Underground Pump Fitter

OceanaGold Corporation; Waihi; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Southern Cross Healthcare

Life Insurance

Free Gym Membership

BP Fuel card discount

Career Development Opportunities

Long service recognition

Living Our Values recognition program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

OceanaGold Corporation in Waihi, New Zealand, invites applications for an Underground Mobile Maintenance role at the Waihi mine. You will perform routine mechanical maintenance and repairs on the underground pump station and dewatering systems, ensuring safety and performance standards are met.

Join a collaborative maintenance team on a 8 on 6 off roster, with opportunities for career development, benefits including healthcare, life insurance, gym access and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• First Aid certificate is required.
• Full driver licence with manual driving ability.
• Trade qualification in mechanical fitter, machinist or boilermaker preferred.
• Experience with heavy industrial engineering and pumps is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair underground pumping and dewatering systems.
• Perform scheduled and breakdown maintenance on pumping equipment.
• Assist with pump rebuilds and related light fabrication tasks.
• Work with site teams to meet safety and production targets.

Skills

First Aid

Driver Licence

Mechanical trade

Pump maintenance

Job description

OceanaGold is a global 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 a global 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 a trusted 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).

Our Waihi Operation in the North Island of New Zealand is an underground gold mine. A recent consent for the Waihi North Project, a new mine to be developed 6km north of the existing operation has provided a long-term extension of mine life providing our 400 staff and contractors, and the people of Waihi, an assurance that we plan to be here for the long-term.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Underground Mobile Maintenance team at our Waihi mine, situated at the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region. In this role you will carry out routine mechanical maintenance and repairs of the underground pump station, pumping and service auxiliary equipment to the required standards of performance and safety.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Working as part of the maintenance team, providing an effective and responsive maintenance function to the site.
• Performing scheduled and breakdown maintenance of all pumping and dewatering systems
• Pump rebuilds and repairs.
• Actively promote, seek out and participate in drives that will lead to improvements in safety, productivity and cost effectiveness.
• Carrying out light engineering and fabrication tasks on mobile plant and equipment onsite, supporting the underground mine.
• Working closely with other teams at site to ensure that production targets are safely met, while maintaining the highest standards of safety.

Qualifications

• First Aid Certificate.
• Full driver licence, ability to drive manual vehicles required.
• Mechanical trade qualification - Mechanical Fitter, Machinist or Boilermaker - Preferred.
• Heavy industrial engineering environment experience.
• Experience maintaining Mono or Centrifugal type pumps highly regarded.
• Underground mining experience preferred but not essential.

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

• Residential role - live and work in Waihi, the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region
• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus
• 8 on 6 off lifestyle roster
• 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 not only welcome – they are essential to our success. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at [e-mail]

Applications close 27 November 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED