Mine Services Technician

OceanaGold is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). With four operating mines — Haile in the USA, Didipio in the Philippines, and Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand — we are committed to safe, responsible mining that generates strong returns and supports sustainable development.

Our purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce power renewable energy, life-saving medical devices, and the technology that connects communities. Beyond this, our operations drive economic growth and improve health and education outcomes in the regions we serve, supporting over 3,700 direct jobs globally.

Guided by our values — Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork — we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, and invest in, creating lasting value for all our stakeholders.

This is a hands-on trade skills role providing general labouring support for the construction of underground support services and infrastructure.

The primary purpose of the role is to provide trades assistance to the Supervisor — Construction across a range of construction projects related to the Golden Point Underground Mine, and to ensure construction and mine services installation work is completed safely, to a high standard and in a timely fashion.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Ensuring Safety, quality, health and environmental plans are adhered to and managed effectively when required.
• Responsible for environmental protection measures required on the job are effectively implemented and maintained
• Work with the Supervisor to ensure all works are completed to a high standard and where required, in such a fashion that they are readily maintainable
• Support the Supervisor through provision of underground specific mining knowledge and experience with a services and construction focus
• Safe operation of integrated tool carrier in the underground and surface environment.
• Provide knowledge and capability specific to underground services installation, maintenance and support
• Operate the Komatsu agitator truck and batch plant to provide structural concrete for pads, footings and other construction projects.
• Undertake minor construction, logistics activities and machine operation.
• Support project construction activities through execution of minor works such as pad and formwork preparation for pads and plinths, or other infrastructure not specifically assigned to a contractor
• Assist with minor logistics activities such as the movement of materials from stores and laydowns, including the operation of integrated tool carriers and HiAB trucks or escort of those vehicles as required.
• Perform minor earth works using integrated tool carrier with bucket.

• Trade qualification in carpentry/​construction
• Full and current Drivers Licence, competent driving manual vehicles
• IT, Agitator Truck and Batch Plant Operation
• Practical experience in the construction trade

WHAT’S ON OFFER:

• Residential role, live and work in the stunning region of Otago, NZ.
• 4 days on, 3 days off lifestyle roster.
• Competitive salary + benefits
• Discounts on retail and services
• Free Southern Cross Healthcare and Life Insurance
• Long service recognition
• Living Our Values recoginition program
• Free transport to work
• Study assistance
• 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 careers@​oceanagold.​com

**Applications close 22 May 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED