Specialist - Maintenance Planning (Long-term)

OceanaGold Corporation; Waihi; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing mid-tier mining company is seeking an experienced engineer for its Waihi operation in New Zealand. This role focuses on asset management, planning, and scheduling within a heavy industrial plant environment. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of production maintenance experience and a relevant engineering degree. Opportunities for career development and various perks are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Short-term and long-term bonuses

Free Southern Cross Healthcare

Life Insurance

Free Gym Membership

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of production maintenance experience in a heavy industrial plant.
• Previous planning experience in a continuous production/process plant environment.
• Current First Aid Certificate and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Set direction for Asset Management and align stakeholders.
• Develop and optimize operational and maintenance strategies.
• Ensure timely delivery of spares and materials.

Skills

Production maintenance experience

Planning and scheduling experience

Fixed equipment knowledge

Mechanical/Electrical knowledge

Education

Relevant Engineering Degree

Job description

Overview

OceanaGold is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). With four operating mines — Haile in the USA, Didipio in the Philippines, and Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand — we are committed to safe, responsible mining that generates strong returns and supports sustainable development. Our purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce power renewable energy, life-saving medical devices, and the technology that connects communities. Our operations drive economic growth and improve health and education outcomes in the regions we serve, supporting over 3,700 direct jobs globally. Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, and invest in, creating lasting value for all our stakeholders. Our Waihi Operation in the North Island of New Zealand is an underground operation with a recent consent to develop the previous Martha mine, extending life for 350 staff and contractors and the people of Waihi, with a plan to be here for the long-term.

Job Description – The planning and scheduling team’s primary purpose is to ensure all work is fully scoped and resourced in the CMMS and provide the execution team with an achievable plan that has been confirmed with all stakeholders and has the necessary materials, resources and services confirmed. The planning and scheduling team is supported by the engineering team, which ensures the site does the right work over a 1-to-5-year horizon.

Responsibilities

• Setting the direction for Asset Management (AM) and aligning and motivating all stakeholders to contribute to the site business strategy, and monitoring and controlling performance, risk and cost.
• Developing the internal capability and competencies to excel in AM along with a strong culture.
• Developing and optimising the operational and maintenance strategies, tactics, and budgets for all assets.
• Delivering new or modified assets in line with the AM strategic plan and asset lifecycle plans.
• Ensuring delivery of spares and materials in full and on-time every time.
• Measuring and evaluating operating performance and variances based on an agreed time usage measurements.
• Eliminating causes or defects and operating losses based on an agreed trigger action response plan and effective root cause analysis and corrective action close out.
• Managing maintenance-related activities on all assets effectively and efficiently with emphasis on maintenance execution quality including KPIs and reporting.
• Optimising and delivering shutdowns and overhauls to required quality to restore / sustain asset reliability, within approved budgets and schedules.
• Decommissioning and disposing of redundant assets and obsolete materials.
• Ensuring the highest standards of safety are maintained at all times.

Qualifications

• Relevant Engineering Degree Mechanical / Electrical or equivalent.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Full and Current Driver Licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred.
• At least 5 years’ production (heavy industrial plant) maintenance experience, including maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Previous planning experience in a continuous production/process plant environment.
• Experience of fixed equipment, crushing, grinding, milling plant, rotating equipment and pressure vessels.

Additional Information

What’s on offer

• Residential role - live and work in Waihi, the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region; Career Development Opportunities
• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus
• Discounts on retail and services
• Free Southern Cross Healthcare
• Life Insurance
• Free Gym Membership
• BP Fuel card discount
• Career Development Opportunities
• Long service recognition
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected

You matter

OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are essential to our success. If you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at [e-mail].

• Applications close 20 October 2025. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Please note that a valid New Zealand working Visa will be required for this position.

Note: Applications from agencies will not be accepted.