Learn more about one of our top growth projects!
Our President and CEO, Gerard Bond, sat down to discuss our top growth project, the Waihi North Project in New Zealand. The project is set to boost the local economy, employ around 1,000 people, and bring significant benefits to the Waihi community and beyond.
Read on as we explore some of the benefits of this operation as well as mining jobs in New Zealand with OceanaGold!
The Waihi North Project
It’s no secret that in the mining industry, we will always need professionals and specialists to fill our roles—we need people who are skilled in inspecting and maintaining our stations as well as much more.
The project’s history
We acquired the Waihi Mining operations in 2015 and have been committed to extending the life of mining in Waihi.
We’ve undertaken extensive exploration in the area where we found further gold and silver resource deposits beneath Wharekirauponga—the location of the proposed Gladstone Open Pit, which we’ve named the Waihi North Project.
Benefits of our new project
- Job creation in the area
- Dviersifies the earnings of the town
- Provides professionals and specialists with well-paying jobs
- The NZ Government has acknowledged the Waihi North Project’s significant regional and national benefits.
Our proposed plans stand to create additional jobs in the region which is where you come in!
We aspire to be as diverse as the communities in which we live and work, we strive to ensure that every person feels valued, included and can perform at their best.
Browse our mining jobs in NZ today and bring your unique self to work with us!
Our locations
At OceanaGold, we have a global presence with operations in key locations worldwide. Whether you're drawn to a vibrant or a peaceful setting, our diverse locations cater to various professional interests and lifestyles. Explore opportunities with us and find the perfect place to grow your career.

Haile(USA)
At Haile Gold Mine, we are more than just a mining operation—we are a team committed to excellence, sustainability, and community impact. Located in Kershaw, South Carolina, Haile Gold Mine has been a cornerstone of the region since the early 19th century, and as we approach 200 years of mining in 2027, our legacy continues to grow.

Macreas (NZ)
Macraes Mine is in the Waitaki Whitestone Global UNESCO Geopark, the only UNESCO geopark in Oceania. Macraes Mine is comprised of several open pit mines and the Golden Point Underground Mine. Many of our workers have been with Macraes for decades and have limitless and vital knowledge. We welcome workers from all corners of the world, bringing with them fresh ideas and skills.

Waihi (NZ)
Our Waihi operation is located in the Waihi township on the North Island of New Zealand within a district that has produced 8 Moz of gold to date. Gold has been mined in the Waihi district since the 1800s, with OceanaGold acquiring the Waihi mine in 2015. We are currently mining the Martha Underground and advancing the Waihi North project (including Wharekirauponga) nearby. The operation employs over 400 people.

Didipio (Phillipines)
Didipio was built by OceanaGold in 2013 and operated as an open pit until it fully transitioned to an underground in 2019. Today, over 800 employees support the mine. The Didipio Mine is approximately 270 kms north-northwest of Manila, in Barangay Didipio in the municipality of Kasibu, the province of Nueva Vizcaya. just a short drive away from OceanaGold Corporation’s Didipio Operation is the the geological cave formations of Capisaan – the fifth longest cave system in the Philippines and many waterfalls.

Vancouver (Canada)
OceanaGold’s main head office is located in the heart of Vancouver city. OceanaGold also have Centre support offices located in Brisbane, Melbourne, Dunedin and Makati where employees assist our operations with required services to ensure the success of the mines.
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