Underground Mining Supervisor

OceanaGold Corporation; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential Otago role

Free transport to work

Free Southern Cross Healthcare/Life보험

Monthly Health and Wellbeing allowance

Living Our Values recognition program

Onsite Physiotherapist and nurses' au

Job summary

OceanaGold Corporation in Otago, NZ, seeks an Underground Supervisor/Shift Boss to oversee safe, efficient mining aligned with schedules. The role is a drive-in, drive-out position from Dunedin or Oamaru, with Queenstown within reach for days off.

Rotations are 6:15 am–7:00 pm, 7 days on/off, based at Macraes Mine. You will manage underground activities, resources, and production targets while upholding company values and safety standards.

Qualifications

• B grade Tunnel Manager’s Certificate of Competence or has the ability to acquire one within a given timeframe.
• Controlled Substance Licence suitable for operation at Macraes Underground Mine.
• Full and Current Driver Licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred.
• Unrestricted New Zealand work rights / current working Visa is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all underground activities.
• Ensure all development headings are mined to plan.
• Ensure all production activities are conducted to plan.
• In conjunction with the Production Engineer, ensure resources are in place to meet mining schedules.
• Effective use of SIMBIO data system to create a productive 24 hr rolling plan.
• Review underground mining methods and implement improvements when required.
• Review production targets in conjunction with Mining Superintendent to coordinate the implementation of operational improvement plans.
• Retain a clear understanding of the production forecast, work with production engineers to maintain focus on common goals.
• Lead and develop mining personnel to ensure cultural behaviours are in line with company values.
• Ensure all incidents are documented in INX and correct process is followed as per company guidelines.
• Investigate non-compliances to policies and standards and take action to ensure positive outcomes for the underground mine operations group.

Education

B grade Tunnel Manager’s Certificate of Competence

Controlled Substance Licence

Full and Current Driver Licence

Unrestricted New Zealand work rights / current working Visa

Job description

OceanaGold is aglobal intermediate gold and copper producer with more than 35 years of exploration, development and operating experience.We have four operating mines – Haile in the USA, Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand, and Didipio in the Philippines and aglobal workforce of ~ 5 , 400 employees and contractors.

Our people, assets, and strategy are core to our success. Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be atrusted company people want to work for, partner with, supply and invest in, to create value.We are committed to safe and responsible mining that generates strong returns and contributes to sustainable development in the regions where we operate. OceanaGold is listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges (TSX: OGC; NYSE:OGC).

Job Description

Please note that it would be preferred that the successful candidate holds aB grade Tunnel Manager’s Certificate of Competence or has the ability to acquire one within agiven timeframe.

Imagine having atrue work-life balance living in the stunning region of Otago. Our underground mine operations team are on the hunt for an Underground Supervisor / Shift Boss. This is adrive in, drive out opportunity from nearby Dunedin or Oamaru, each with stunning landscapes, adventures and beaches to explore! For the more adventurous, Queenstown is just a 3 hour drive, offering endless amounts of exciting activities (skiing, hiking, water sports, fishing and more) to enjoy on your daysoff.

This position is primarily responsible for overseeing safe and efficient mining practices inline with the published mining schedules. This role is also responsible for the efficient use of all equipment and safe work processes underground.

Working roster of 6 : 15 am/pm to 7 : 00 pm/am, 7 days on, 7 days off, 7 nights on, 7 days off, based at Macraes Mine, East Otago, NewZealand.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Supervise all underground activities.
• Ensure all development headings are mined toplan.
• Ensure all production activities are conducted toplan.
• In conjunction with theProduction Engineer, ensure resources are in place to meet miningschedules.
• Effective use of SIMBIO data system to create aproductive 24 hr rollingplan.
• Review underground mining methods and implement improvementswhen required.
• Review production targets in conjunction with Mining Superintendent tocoordinate the implementation of operational improvement plans.
• Retain aclear understanding of the production forecast, work with production engineers to maintain focus on commongoals.
• Lead and develop mining personnel to ensure cultural behaviours are inline with companyvalues.
• Ensure all incidents are documented in INX and correct process is followed as per companyguidelines.
• Investigate non-compliances to policies and standards and take action to ensure positive outcomes for the underground mine operationsgroup.

Qualifications

• B grade Tunnel Manager’s Certificate of Competence or has theability to acquire one within agiven timeframe.
• Controlled Substance Licence suitable for operation at Macraes UndergroundMine.
• Full and Current Driver Licence, ability to drive manual vehicles ispreferred.
• Unrestricted New Zealand work rights / current working Visa is required for thisposition.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years underground metalliferous mining experience with experience in development and productiontechniques.
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred but is notessential.
• Extensive knowledge of the practices and techniques applied in underground mining.

Additional Information

• Residential role, live and work in the stunning region of Otago,NZ.
• Roster of 6 : 15 am/pm to 7 : 00 pm/am, 7 days on, 7 days off, 7 nights on, 7 daysoff.
• Discounts on retail andservices.
• Free Southern Cross Healthcare/LifeInsurance.
• Monthly Health and Wellbeingallowance.
• Living Our Values recognition program.
• Onsite Physiotherapist and nursessuite.
• Free transport towork.
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued andrespected.

**Applications close 30 September 2026 .Shortlisting will commence immediately.

YOU MATTER:OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believeavariety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success.Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact [e-mail]