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Company 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.


Job 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 support to the Macraes mine site, ensures site compliance with relevant H&S legislation and regulatory authority requirements and works with H&S management, to achieve consistent and effective implementation of the H&S Management Systems and initiatives.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

  • Management of safety in accordance with the H&S Management System.
  • Assist in coordination of Macraes Mine emergency preparedness e.g. evacuation drills, fire equipment and fire drills in conjunction with site emergency response coordinator.
  • Assist and facilitate accident, incident and hygiene investigations and coordinate incident report records management.
  • Carry out risk assessments as required and implement systems to manage identified risks.
  • Assist and carry out on site Occupational Hygiene monitoring as required.
  • Ensuring the facilitation of drug and alcohol testing as schedules dictate.
  • Produce weekly and monthly safety reports for the mine and maintain safety statistics.
  • Provide weekly staff updates on current health and safety issues with an educational focus on health and wellbeing and fitness for work.
  • Monitor, record, and audit safety equipment such as eye wash stations, harnesses, fire extinguishers and self-rescuers and gas monitors.
  • Conduct internal audits as per the site auditing schedule.
  • Develop and implement proactive safety inspections, housekeeping projects, and other safety initiatives
  • Maintain the health and safety database INX to track incidents, hazards, task observation etc.
  • Support the delivery of training programs, coordinating education of site procedures.

Qualifications

  • First Aid Certificate
  • Full Manual Drivers Licence
  • Relevant qualification is Occupation Health & safety or related discipline

Experience:

  • 2-3 years experience in a Health and Safety role, preferably in heavy industry
  • The ability to interpret and apply the Health & Safety at Work Act 2015 & Health and Safety at Work (In Mining and In Quarrying) Regulations 2016 and the relevant Codes of Practice
  • Knowledge of hazardous substance management, preferably within the NZ HSNO legislative environment

Additional Information

  • Residential role, live and work in the stunning region of Otago, NZ.
  • Monday – Friday roster, with every 2nd Friday off!
  • Competitive salary
  • Discounts on retail and services
  • Free Southern Cross Healthcare Insurance
  • Living Our Values recognition program
  • Onsite Physiotherapist and nurses suite
  • Free transport to work
  • Study assistance
  • Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected

 

**Applications close 5 November 2025. Shortlisting will commence immediately.

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]

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