Waihi Mining Surveyor Internship — Hands-on & Mentored

OceanaGold Corporation; Masterton District; On-site; NZD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Mentoring by senior professionals

Coaching & development

Living Our Values program

Job summary

OceanaGold Corporation invites talented surveying students to join the Waihi operation for a paid internship. You will support the Survey team, gain hands-on experience on surface and underground projects, and present learnings to Site Management at the internship’s end.

The program runs roughly from mid-November to mid-February, with 7:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday–Friday shifts and 50-hour weeks, in Coromandel’s Waihi region.

Qualifications

• Ideally have accommodation options at Waihi or surrounding areas
• Full Class 1 Drivers licence (ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred)
• Unrestricted New Zealand working rights
• Available from mid-November 2026 through to mid-February 2027
• In your 2nd last or final year of role-related study
• Studying towards a Diploma or Bachelor of Surveying
• Current & strong academic performance and a passion for your chosen field
• Effective communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Responsibilities

• Placement within the Survey team doing a variety of field and office based tasks on the surface and underground, across all areas of the operation
• Gaining practical experience in your chosen field of study by working on diverse projects assigned by department managers and team members
• Presenting your experiences and key learnings to the Site Management Team at the conclusion of the internship, showcasing your growth and achievements

Job description

OceanaGold Corporation invites talented surveying students to join the Waihi operation for a paid internship. You will support the Survey team, gain hands-on experience on surface and underground projects, and present learnings to Site Management at the internship’s end.

The program runs roughly from mid-November to mid-February, with 7:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday–Friday shifts and 50-hour weeks, in Coromandel’s Waihi region.