OceanaGold

Mining

MineOperator-OpenPit

$55–75k ~AI est. Macraes, Otago, New Zealand FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Mine Operator - Open Pit at OceanaGold. Skills: Heavy machinery operation, Earth moving equipment. Operate large mining vehicles. Perform pre-start checks on equipment”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieve gold production targets

Industry & Context.

Mining
Eligibility Requirements

12-hour shifts, Day and night shift, 7 on, 7 off roster

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Unrestricted New Zealand work rights, Full, clean, current driver’s license, Confident driving a manual vehicle, Ability to communicate well, High interest in heavy machinery, Safety conscious individual, Pass pre-employment medical, Pass drug and alcohol testing

What You'll Do.

Operate large mining vehicles

Perform pre-start checks on equipment

Perform shut down checks on equipment

Load rock to processing plant

Transport rock to processing plant

Work as member of crew

Contribute to the team

Communicate with mine workers

Communicate with contractors

Maintain housekeeping of vehicles

Maintain housekeeping of loading area

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Effective shift crew

Full Job Description

OceanaGold is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). 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 key role contributes to the achievement of gold production targets in the open pit. It involves driving heavy machinery & earth moving equipment within the open pit, working as part of an effective shift crew. The role offers the opportunity to develop a career in mining & the flexibility and lifestyle of a 50/50 roster, alternating between day and night shift (12-hour shifts). Key tasks and responsibilities: * Operate large mining vehicles within the Open Pit operation * Pre-start and shut down checks on all equipment to ensure high safety standards * Load and transport rock to the processing plant * Working as a member of a crew, contributing to the team * Communicating with a wide variety of mine workers and contractors * Housekeeping of vehicles and loading area ## Qualifications * Unrestricted New Zealand work rights / Visa is required for this role * A full, clean, current driver’s license and be confident driving a manual vehicle * Have the ability to communicate well within a team environment * Have a high interest in heavy machinery * Be a safety co

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