Underground Shift Supervisor

Macmahon; Reefton; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Retail discounts

Novated leases

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Macmahon is seeking an experienced Underground Shift Supervisor for Snowy River Gold Mine Project – Reefton, NZ. You’ll lead daily performance, ensuring safety, plan compliance, and quality while managing schedules and resources on site.

Join a team that values strong leadership, decision making, and continuous improvement, with a family-friendly even-time roster and long-term project stability in New Zealand’s South Island.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Underground Shift Supervisor role.
• Hold at least one of the following mining leadership qualifications: S26/S123+/S10 or NZ Statutory Supervisors ticket.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily performance: safety, plan compliance, cost and quality.
• Set clear expectations: guide, develop and recognise your team.
• Own schedules, resources and interfaces with contractors/suppliers.
• Drive reliability and continuous improvement.
• Foster a speak-up culture where everyone is respected.

Skills

Underground shift supervision

Leadership

Planning & stakeholder management

Decision making

Education

NZ NZTA/S26/S123/S189 ticket options

Job description

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Together. Works.

not just getting a job – you’re joining a quality team that’s built together, and built to last.

Macmahon has more than 30 years’ experience as a leading underground mining contractor. With an ongoing commitment to continuous improvement, our underground mining team applies a strong safety culture to all aspects of operations.

Our leaders set the tone. You’ll shape the culture, guide performance and create an environment where people are supported, safe and able to do their best work.

Big Sign On Bonus. Bigger Future.

You've led crews, solved problems underground and delivered results when conditions were at their toughest. Now it's time to join a company that recognises and rewards that experience.

Macmahon is continuing to grow its underground operations and we're looking for experienced Shift Supervisors who lead from the front and set the standard on site.

You’ll get an even time roster, long-term project stability, genuine career opportunities and a sign‑on bonus worth discussing.

If you hold your Supervisor's ticket and have built a reputation that crews respect, let's talk.

No lengthy application process. No unnecessary hoops. Just a straightforward conversation.

• Lead daily performance: safety, plan compliance, cost and quality
• Set clear expectations: guide, develop and recognise your team
• Own schedules, resources and interfaces with contractors/suppliers
• Drive reliability and continuous improvement
• Foster a speak‑up culture where everyone is respected

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrated experience in an Underground Shift Supervisor role
• Hold at least one of the following mining leadership qualifications:
  • S26 Statutory Supervisor Certificate (WA)
  • S123/G189 Mining Supervisor ticket (QLD)
  • S10 Statutory Supervisor Certificate (NSW)
  • B or A Grade NZ Statutory Supervisors ticket
• Ability to build trust, set standards and make clear decisions
• Strong planning,problem-solvingand stakeholder skills
• Commitment to safe, high-quality delivery
• Valid Australian manual drivers’ licence or New Zealand (Class 1)
• Location: Snowy River Gold Mine Project – Reefton, New Zealand’s South Island
• Roster: Even-time, family friendly roster
• New Zealand residents are encouraged to apply
• FIFO from East Coast Australia available for the right candidate
• Competitive benefits package including:
  • Paid Parental Leave for primary carers
  • Retail discounts (including homewares, outdoor gear, fuel and groceries)
  • Novated leases
  • Comprehensive wellbeing program

Why Macmahon?

• An organisation that does things the right way, with strong backing from experienced leaders and support teams
• We develop our people to be our future
• Opportunity to shape performance and culture

Ready to lead a team that delivers?