Engineer - Mining (Mine Planning)
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Job description
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.
No more FIFO! Imagine having a true work-life balance located in the stunning region of Otago. Experience the unbeatable lifestyle of a stunning residential mining location, just a short distance away from the most incredible mountains and awe-inspiring scenery. Your days off are available for hiking, adventuring, fishing, and skiing in winter.
This role is primarily responsible for producing high quality short and medium term mine designs and schedules, through effective management of the mining data capture, storage and reporting.
Key responsibilities:
- Produce high quality short-medium term plans to the mine operations team that adhere to the long term mine plan and budget objectives.
- Deliver development designs consistent with internal standards in line with the short to medium term plan objectives.
- You wil be responsible for the management of all mining data and reporting.
- Liaision with internal and external stakeholders to provide technical input and site knowledge into trade-off studies, conceptual infrastructure designs, and optimisation works.
- Maintain cost models for underground operations, collate cost models from other active operations and manage the integration into the budget outputs.
- Communication and presentation of weekly operational mine plan to Underground Personnel at the beginning of each operational planning week.
- Continual development of shift planning and short term interval control tools with mine operations team with a focus on linkages to weekly and monthly schedules.
- Work with suppliers and stakeholders to integrate systems for data capture and display, Digital, MySandvik, Automine, Load Scan, Pronto, INX.
- Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
- Full and Current Driver Licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years post graduate experience in underground mining.
- Proficiency in DeswikCad and Deswik Scheduler.
WHAT'S ON OFFER:
- Residential role, live and work in the stunning region of Otago, NZ
- Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus +relocation assistance
- Free Southern Cross Healthcare and Life Insurance
- Long service recognition
- Living Our Values recoginition program
- 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 [email protected]
**Applications close 29 August 2025. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Please note that a valid New Zealand working Visa will be required for this position.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
- Engineering
- Full-time
Job Location
Macraes
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