Residential Underground Auto Electrician – 7/7 NZ Roster

OceanaGold Corporation; Macraes; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Southern Cross Healthcare_ins

Monthly health and wellbeing allowance

Onsite Physiotherapist and nurses' st

Free transport to work

Study assistance

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Job summary

OceanaGold Corporation in New Zealand’s Otago region seeks an experienced Auto Electrician for our Macraes underground mining department. You will service, diagnose and repair electrical systems on diverse underground earthmoving equipment both underground and in our surface workshop.

The role follows a 7 days on, 7 days off pattern with 12-hour shifts, offering a competitive salary plus bonus structure, and rich employee benefits in a supportive, values-driven workplace.

Qualifications

• Appropriate trade qualification with ideally 5 years practical experience in your field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a heavy machinery or mining environment is preferred.
• Current NZ working rights / NZ Visa is required for this role.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining quality is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all underground equipment is mechanically and electronically maintained in accordance with company and manufacturer guidelines.
• Work at both surface-level and underground to maintain and service vehicles.
• As directed by the Auto Electrical specialist, you will maintain automation gear (e.g. remote services), complete general electrical repairs, and electrical services as required.
• Complete mechanical requirements as required.
• Ensure that the necessary lock out procedures is in place before commencing work on a piece of equipment.
• Ensure all the necessary pre-start service and repair documentation is completed in a timely and accurate manner.

Skills

Trade qualification

Heavy machinery experience

NZ working rights

Tools

Automation gear

Job description

OceanaGold Corporation in New Zealand’s Otago region seeks an experienced Auto Electrician for our Macraes underground mining department. You will service, diagnose and repair electrical systems on diverse underground earthmoving equipment both underground and in our surface workshop.

The role follows a 7 days on, 7 days off pattern with 12-hour shifts, offering a competitive salary plus bonus structure, and rich employee benefits in a supportive, values-driven workplace.