Celebrating 35 Years of OceanaGold: Join Us In Our Next Chapter
We’ve recently celebrated the 35th anniversary of Macraes Mine, the flagship operation and birthplace of OceanaGold. Comprised of several open pit mines and the Golden Point Underground Mine, many of our workers have been with Macraes for decades and we’re always looking to expand our team!
Read on to find out more about our 35th Anniversary Open Day as well as a bit about Mining jobs at Macraes.
Macraes Mine 35th Anniversary Open Day
In the Macraes Village, our celebration carnival brought our underground mine to the surface—our hop-on-hop-off bus tours even got fully booked out!
We offered a rare opportunity to explore parts of Macares Mine where attendees could climb onto our haul trucks, discover gold, and learn all things modern gold mining.
From bouncy castles to digger competitions, there was something for everyone! Families enjoyed an exclusive look inside our mine operations, climbed onto massive mining machinery and toured our processing plant. Over a thousand people came along for the ride to celebrate 35 years of OceanaGold.
Mining jobs at Macraes
If you’re wondering a bit more about our mining jobs at Macraes and the process, we’ve broken down some facts below so you can see the bigger picture:
- Our operation consists of a large-scale open pit mine, two underground mines and a processing plant
- We are New Zealand’s largest gold mine and we operate a “world class” deposit
- Our mining lifecycle is circular and we repeat each stage as new areas are explored and existing ones closes
- Initial exploration for an area can take five to ten years or even longer! This is where our teams determine if a mineral resource is present or extends past what is currently documented.
Join Us In Our Next Chapter: Browse Our Mining Jobs Today
Since our first gold pour at Macraes in 1990, we’ve evolved into a global operator with four mines. Thank you to everyone who joined us—here's to many more successful years ahead!
If you’re keen to join us in our continued evolution, browse our available jobs today.
Receive articles like this
Receive articles like this
Welcome to your next role
Can't find what you're looking for? Click on the button below to explore more of our opportunities.
Roles you might be interested in
Salary
Location
Macraes
Functional Area
Engineering
Employee Type
Full-time
Location
Macraes
Description
Imagine having a true work-life balance located in the stunning region of Otago. No more FIFO! No more extreme heat waves! Experience the unbeatable lifestyle of a stunning residential mining location
Reference
4d116b47-07c2-489b-90e4-668d056bf05a
Expiry Date
01/01/0001

Author
Lisa Smith
Author
Lisa SmithSalary
Location
Macraes
Functional Area
Engineering
Employee Type
Full-time
Location
Macraes
Description
Join our expanding Open Pit Workshop team, as we look to ramp up gold production in 2026. Based at Macraes, you will safely and efficiently undertake the maintenance, repairs and servicing of all mini
Reference
9fa7367e-f225-49ae-a070-4a1dd8ae0e03
Expiry Date
01/01/0001

Author
Lisa Smith
Author
Lisa SmithSalary
Location
Macraes
Functional Area
Production
Employee Type
Full-time
Location
Macraes
Description
Due to an expanding team, our Open Pit Operations crew are on the hunt for multiple Blast Crew members. These roles will assist with ensuring all Open Pit Drill and Blast activities are compliant with
Reference
f50dfb68-25e6-4b67-9533-c429c0fd0197
Expiry Date
01/01/0001

Author
Lisa Smith
Author
Lisa SmithSalary
Location
Macraes
Functional Area
Production
Employee Type
Full-time
Location
Macraes
Description
If you're a Health & Safety Advisor, keen to extend your experience across the mining sector, this could be your ideal next role! The position works to provide Health and Safety (H&S) services and
Reference
327d41de-c40e-4e73-8b04-eadae20d58b5
Expiry Date
01/01/0001

Author
Lisa Smith
Author
Lisa SmithSalary
Location
Macraes
Functional Area
Production
Employee Type
Full-time
Location
Macraes
Description
Are you a talented and ambitious university student studying Geotechnical Engineering looking to gain practical experience in your field of study? We have the perfect internship opportunity for you to
Reference
bcf29f64-59c3-4ec5-bcaf-3dfe16172ed1
Expiry Date
01/01/0001

Author
Lisa Smith
Author
Lisa SmithSalary
Location
Macraes
Functional Area
Production
Employee Type
Full-time
Location
Macraes
Description
Our Macraes Open Pit Maintenance Workshop are on the search for a yard person. This role involves carrying out duties required for the general upkeep of the Open Pit Workshop and surrounding areas and
Reference
b05967df-e8ab-4cbb-915c-7b7e3f35c6e6
Expiry Date
01/01/0001

Author
Lisa Smith
Author
Lisa SmithSalary
Location
Macraes
Functional Area
Production
Employee Type
Full-time
Location
Macraes
Description
Please note that this role does require previous Underground Mining experience. Are you tired of FIFO? Missing family, friends and milestone celebrations regularly? Imagine having a true work-life
Reference
b84966af-91bf-4790-8b7f-f8a1bb84d6b4
Expiry Date
01/01/0001

Author
Lisa Smith
Author
Lisa SmithSalary
Location
Macraes
Functional Area
Production
Employee Type
Full-time
Location
Macraes
Description
Are you tired of FIFO? Missing family, friends and milestone celebrations regularly? Imagine having a true work-life balance living in the stunning region of Otago. Operating as a residential mine, th
Reference
526d686a-37af-4244-a061-faed2a39b4c8
Expiry Date
01/01/0001

Author
Lisa Smith
Author
Lisa SmithSalary
Location
Macraes
Functional Area
Production
Employee Type
Full-time
Location
Macraes
Description
Are you tired of FIFO? Missing family, friends and milestone celebrations regularly? Imagine having a true work-life balance living in the stunning region of Otago. Operating as a residential mine, th
Reference
c2d34f76-6eeb-4528-8b2e-a2b26e61dd58
Expiry Date
01/01/0001

Author
Lisa Smith
Author
Lisa SmithSalary
Location
Macraes
Functional Area
Production
Employee Type
Full-time
Location
Macraes
Description
Due to increased operational requirements, our Macraes team are on the search for a talented GIS Specialist. Working between both the Macraes mine and the Dunedin office, this role will work to manage
Reference
311a8ff2-bc67-4a01-8191-6c2780161882
Expiry Date
01/01/0001

Author
Lisa Smith
Author
Lisa SmithArticles you might like
Jobs you have shown an interest in