Waihi Summer Internship – Management Accounting

OceanaGold Corporation

Masterton District

On-site

NZD 30,000 - 36,000

Full time

9 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Living Our Values recognition program
Supportive working environment

Job summary

OceanaGold Corporation invites a motivated student to join our Waihi Operation in New Zealand as a paid intern in the Commercial team. The program runs mid-November 2026 through mid-February 2027, with a 9-day fortnight and 40.5 hours per week on-site.

You will work on diverse projects, gain real-world experience in mining economics, budgeting, and property data, and present learnings to Site Management at program end. Accommodation nearby is advantageous.

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Business, Commerce, Accounting or Finance.
  • Available mid-November 2026 to mid-February 2027.
  • Unrestricted New Zealand working rights.
  • Full Class 1 drivers licence (manual preferred).
  • Strong academic performance and passion for your field.

Responsibilities

  • Gain practical experience on diverse projects with the Commercial team.
  • Present experiences and key learnings to Site Management at internship end.
  • Participate in group activities and projects with other interns to gain broad mining knowledge.

Skills

Communication
Interpersonal skills
Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Accounting
Bachelor of Finance

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).

Our Waihi Operation in the North Island of New Zealand is an underground gold mine.Arecent consent for the Waihi North Project, anew mine to be developed 6 km north of the existing operation has provided along-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 thelong-term.

Job Description

Are you atalented and ambitious student studying towards aBachelor of Business, Commerce, Accounting or Finance and looking to gain practical experience in your field of study? We have the perfect opportunity for you to join our Commercial team at OceanaGold working at our Waihioperation.

This paid internship opportunity will run approximately from mid-November through to mid-February (dependent on exam timetable of the successful applicant) working with our talented Commercial team on-site at Waihi. The hours of work are 7 : 30 am to 5 : 00 pm, working a 9 ‑day fortnight roster ( 5 days on, 2 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off) 40 . 5 hrs per week. Take along weekend every second week to explore the stunningCoromandel!

What will you bedoing?
  • Gaining practical experience in your chosen field of study by working on diverse projects assigned by department managers and teammembers.
  • Participating in various group activities and projects with other Interns, providing you with awell-rounded knowledge of the miningprocess.
  • Presenting your experiences and key learnings to the Site Management Team at the conclusion of the internship, showcasing your growth and achievements.
Specific project work willinvolve:
  • Work with the property team to identify all known maintenance work required for company residential and commercial rental buildings utilising gap analysis of any work required to meet our obligations under the Residential TenanciesAct.
  • Cost maintenance work and budgeting, phased with consideration to deliver on realistic timeframes.
  • Set up amodel to allocate rates paid to individuals properties including active operationsites.
  • Capture the condition and rates data in adatabase.
Key responsibilities willinclude:
  • Completed list of maintenance works per property as agreed with the propertyteam.
  • Completion of abudget to address the property maintenance works.
  • Asset President approval of the recommended maintenance budget.
  • Completion of adatabase capturing the abovedata.
Why Choose OurInternship?

Hands‑on Experience: You will have the chance to apply the knowledge and skills you’ve acquired during your tertiary studies in apractical mining environment. Working alongside ateam of experts, you’ll gain valuable insights and hands‑on experience that will boost yourcareer.

Mentorship and Coaching: Our team of professionals will be there to mentor and guide you throughout the internship. Learn from the best in the industry and grow both personally and professionally.

Collaborative Environment: Building strong relationships with colleagues and other interns is an integral part of our program. Collaborate, network, and contribute to the success of the team as you work on exciting projectstogether.

Qualifications

What do Ineed, to join the Internprogram?

  • Ideally have accommodation options at Waihi or surrounding areas
  • Full Class 1 Drivers licence (ability to drive manual vehicles ispreferred)
  • Unrestricted New Zealand workingrights
  • Available from mid-November 2026 through to mid-February 2027
  • In your 2 nd last or final year of role-related study
  • Studying towards aBachelor of Business, Commerce, Accounting orFinance
  • Current &strong academic performance and apassion for your chosenfield
  • Effective communication, interpersonal and teamworkskills
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Additional Information
  • 9 ‑day fortnight roster ( 5 days on, 2 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off) 40 . 5 hrs perweek
  • Hours of work are 7 : 30 am to 5 : 00 pm
  • Live and work in the stunning Coromandel region ofNZ
  • Based at our Waihi Operation, one of New Zealand’s largest goldmines
  • Work on “ real-life” projects, related to your field ofstudy
  • Benefit from the coaching and mentoring of senior mining professionals
  • Living Our Values recognition program
  • Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Exceptional working environment where people are valued andrespected

**Applications close 8 October 2026 .Shortlisting will commence immediately.

**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 usatcareers@oceanagold.com

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