Site Administrator — Mining Project Ops & Payroll NZ

Macmahon; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation allowance provided

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

Macmahon Underground is returning to New Zealand and seeking a Site Administrator to join the Snowy River Gold Mine Project near Reefton on New Zealand’s South Island. You will support day-to-day administrative functions, ensuring efficient, compliant, and well-organised site operations.

Reporting to the site leadership team, you will coordinate rosters, onboarding, records, and procurement activities while maintaining strong safety and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Site Administrator role (preferably within the mining or relative industry).
• Advanced in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and service mindset.
• Clear communication and ability to work with different teams.
• Commitment to safety, respect and doing things the right way.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to site management and operational teams.
• Coordinate rosters, leave, travel, accommodation, and site access requirements.
• Support employee and contractor onboarding and mobilisation activities.
• Maintain accurate personnel, training, and site records.
• Perform data entry, document control, filing, and records management.
• Prepare and distribute reports, meeting minutes, and site documentation.
• Raise purchase requisitions, process goods receipts, and support procurement activities.
• Coordinate site communications, meetings, and site visits.
• Assist with timesheet processing, payroll administration, and workforce reporting.

Skills

Site administration

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Safety mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Macmahon Underground is returning to New Zealand and seeking a Site Administrator to join the Snowy River Gold Mine Project near Reefton on New Zealand’s South Island. You will support day-to-day administrative functions, ensuring efficient, compliant, and well-organised site operations.

Reporting to the site leadership team, you will coordinate rosters, onboarding, records, and procurement activities while maintaining strong safety and cross-team collaboration.