Processing Superintendent

Endura Mining; Ikamatua Plain; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

5/2, 4/3 roster

Job summary

Endura Mining is seeking an experienced Processing Superintendent to supervise the plant, ensure safety and deliver production targets at our New Zealand on-site operation on the West Coast. You will report to Processing Manager and work with the Senior Metallurgist to manage crews across crushing, milling, gravity and leach, flotation, and tailings handling.

The role requires 7+ years in metalliferous processing leadership, strong safety leadership, and the ability to drive continuous

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a supervisory or leadership role in metalliferous mineral processing.
• Experience leading continuous (shift-based) operations.
• Strong safety leadership and wellbeing focus.
• Excellent communication across departments.
• Understanding of NZ mining health, safety and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead SHEC activities and promote a positive safety culture.
• Coordinate plant supervision for crushing, milling, leach and flotation.
• Develop crews and ensure training and performance is aligned with targets.
• Ensure compliance with site policies, permits and NZ legislation.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Team development

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Competitive Salary with Private Health Care

5/2, 4/3 roster

This is a rare opportunity to join Endura Mining at a foundational stage and help shape its future from the ground up. With active site operations in New Zealand and a growing Sydney based corporate team, we are entering an exciting phase of rapid growth and transformation.

Endura is led by a world class executive team with deep operational experience and a shared long term vision to build a modern, values driven mining company.

We are seeking an experienced Processing Superintendent to take responsibility for the supervision, safety, and management of safe and timely achievement of production targets. Reporting to the Processing Manager and working with the Senior Metallurgist, you will have operational responsibility for your crews and the management of plant activities while on site.

This is a frontline leadership role for someone who leads from the front, sets the standard for safe work, and gets the best out of their team. You will ensure crews and supporting teams operate the plant across crushing, milling, gravity and intensive leach, flotation, concentrate handling, tailings placement and water management while adapting plans to changing conditions to keep the operation running safely and efficiently.

As our Processing Superintendent, you will be responsible for:

Safety, Health, Environment & Community (SHEC)

Take personal responsibility for your own safety and that of those around you, intervening when you see unsafe work or conditions.

Work in accordance with all relevant New Zealand health, safety and environmental legislation, site permits, and Endura Mining policies, procedures and the site safety and health management system.

Identify, report and help control hazards; participate and lead pre-start meetings, toolbox talks, risk assessments and incident investigations.

Promote a positive safety culture and demonstrate behaviours aligned with Endura Mining's values.

Conduct regular safety inspections and hold team safety meetings to promote safe work practices and a healthy workplace. Verify that controls are in place and functioning as expected.

Ensure high standards of housekeeping and cleanliness are maintained in work areas and the plant.

Establish a positive reporting safety culture and that all safety incidents, suggestions and actions are reported and managed in a timely manner.

Adhere to all safety regulations and ensure active participation in the Site Safety Management Systems.

Operational Supervision

Proactively engage multiple teams to coordinate activities that ensure targets are met and identify solutions to manage daily, weekly and monthly KPI’s are met.

Assist the crew leaders to manage the plant operation to produce budgeted gold output without compromising plant integrity or continuity of operations.

Adapt plans, schedules and work orders day to day to meet changing conditions at the plant.

Ensure reagent and consumable use is in line with budget, and that stores issues are coded to the correct area and activity.

Ensure contractors are managed in line with Endura Mining’s policies and procedures, and take accountability for management of day to day tasks in the processing plant area.

People & Capability

Lead, direct and mentor the crew leaders and crews, acting as a reference point and ensuring work outputs align with plant targets.

Ensure team members are appropriately trained and developed so they are skilled and competent for their allocated duties.

Set clear expectations, provide feedback, and manage performance fairly, consistently and with regular frequency.

Foster a positive, supportive crew environment that promotes safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Compliance & Communication

Inspect and audit work areas and practices for compliance with site policies and procedures.

Support incident investigations and the close-out of corrective actions.

Maintain clear communication within the crew and with the maintenance, and technical teams including identifying and correcting any misalignment from the Values among the processing team.

Support commissioning and ramp-up activities as the operation comes online.

About You:

Demonstrated experience in metalliferous mineral processing, with at least 7+ years in a supervisory or leadership role.

Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop crews, ideally across a continuous (shift-based) operation.

Sound operational judgement and practical problem-solving ability in a fast-paced plant environment.

A genuine, demonstrated commitment to safety leadership and the wellbeing of the team.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across departments.

Understanding of, or willingness to learn, the requirements of operating under New Zealand mining health, safety and environmental legislation.

What we offer:

Competitive remuneration package.

The opportunity to help bring a new gold plant online and shape the operating culture of the plant.

Real responsibility for processing plant success.

5/2, 4/3 Roster.

Lifestyle benefits of living and working on New Zealand's spectacular West Coast.

A company culture built on safety, integrity, accountability, and excellence.

Why Endura?

At Endura, your impact will be felt every day. You will have the autonomy to make the role your own, the opportunity to shape how we operate, and the chance to grow alongside a business that is scaling fast.

This is not just another role, it is your chance to be part of something exciting, meaningful, and full of possibility.