Build Your Career as a Mining Operator at OceanaGold
A career as a Mining Operator at OceanaGold is your opportunity to become a hands-on, safety-first professional in the mining industry. Operators are the engine of our sites, using heavy machinery like drills, loaders, and trucks to extract resources. This role requires physical stamina and an unwavering commitment to our strong safety culture to protect yourself and your team.
While experience with heavy machinery is an advantage, it is not essential. We welcome applicants with backgrounds in logistics, construction, or other trades and provide comprehensive training to ensure you are confident and competent. OceanaGold’s team culture is built on a shared commitment to safety, care, respect, integrity, performance, and teamwork.
Unique Career Opportunities for Mining Operators
We believe in promoting from within. We offer clear advancement paths for operators to grow into leadership and supervisory roles, building a long-term career with us. Our flexible roster schedules provide a unique work-life balance, allowing for extended periods of time off to spend with family, travel, or pursue your hobbies.
As a Mining Operator, you'll play a key role in the daily success of our mines. Check out the latest job opportunities below and start your journey with OceanaGold. If you don’t see the exact position you are looking for, be sure to set up job alerts to be notified when new mining operator jobs become available.
Salary
Location
Kershaw
Functional Area
Engineering
Employee Type
Full-time
Location
Kershaw
Description
Reports to: Senior Specialist – PlanningDirect Reports: NoneInternal Customers: Planners, Maintenance Execution, Supply Chain, Reliability, OperationsExternal Customers: Vendors, OEMs, Warehouse Perso
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Salary
Location
Kershaw
Functional Area
Engineering
Employee Type
Full-time
Location
Kershaw
Description
Reports to: Superintendent – Maintenance Direct Reports: None Internal Customers: Operations, Maintenance Execution, Reliability, Capital Projects, HSE External Customers: Contractors, Engineering
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Salary
Location
Kershaw
Functional Area
Engineering
Employee Type
Full-time
Location
Kershaw
Description
Reports to: Superintendent – MaintenanceDirect Reports: NoneInternal Customers: Planners, Reliability, Operations, Maintenance Execution, Capital Projects, HSEExternal Customers: Contractors, Engineer
Reference
2066d21f-d1fe-428d-bb30-f5df0ef2e67d
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Salary
Location
Kershaw
Functional Area
Engineering
Employee Type
Full-time
Location
Kershaw
Description
The reliability engineer plays a key role in reducing equipment failures and optimizing asset performance by establishing and utilizing a robust PM strategy and plant item reliability framework. Their
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Salary
Location
Waihi
Functional Area
Engineering
Employee Type
Full-time
Location
Waihi
Description
We seek an experienced Automotive Mechanic who is confident in their abilities to work within our Mobile Maintenance Department to conduct quality and timely preventative maintenance and repairs, incl
Reference
6d44b457-5c1a-49e1-9676-10cc6acbbc66
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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Salary
Location
Kershaw
Functional Area
Engineering
Employee Type
Full-time
Location
Kershaw
Description
The Underground Production Engineer is responsible for producing and delivering executable weekly mine plans that align with monthly plans. This role integrates input from multiple stakeholders across
Reference
661eeb54-6138-4ce7-a8a8-c42c4f8b36d8
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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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
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Salary
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
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Salary
Location
Kershaw
Functional Area
Engineering
Employee Type
Full-time
Location
Kershaw
Description
Reports to: Senior Specialist – PlanningDirect Reports: NoneInternal Customers: Planners, Maintenance Execution, Supply Chain, Reliability, OperationsExternal Customers: Vendors, OEMs, Warehouse Perso
Reference
8109a278-2c9f-4b1d-9324-d2d5eb03b92f
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Read more
Salary
Location
Kershaw
Functional Area
Engineering
Employee Type
Full-time
Location
Kershaw
Description
Reports to: Superintendent – Maintenance Direct Reports: None Internal Customers: Operations, Maintenance Execution, Reliability, Capital Projects, HSE External Customers: Contractors, Engineering
Reference
cb0f30a6-c619-4faa-a5ad-f0790e253ef8
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Read more
Salary
Location
Kershaw
Functional Area
Engineering
Employee Type
Full-time
Location
Kershaw
Description
Reports to: Superintendent – MaintenanceDirect Reports: NoneInternal Customers: Planners, Reliability, Operations, Maintenance Execution, Capital Projects, HSEExternal Customers: Contractors, Engineer
Reference
2066d21f-d1fe-428d-bb30-f5df0ef2e67d
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Read more
Salary
Location
Kershaw
Functional Area
Engineering
Employee Type
Full-time
Location
Kershaw
Description
The reliability engineer plays a key role in reducing equipment failures and optimizing asset performance by establishing and utilizing a robust PM strategy and plant item reliability framework. Their
Reference
3ed5bcf2-b256-48a1-9869-9c7143123466
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Read more
Salary
Location
Waihi
Functional Area
Engineering
Employee Type
Full-time
Location
Waihi
Description
We seek an experienced Automotive Mechanic who is confident in their abilities to work within our Mobile Maintenance Department to conduct quality and timely preventative maintenance and repairs, incl
Reference
6d44b457-5c1a-49e1-9676-10cc6acbbc66
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Read more
Salary
Location
Kershaw
Functional Area
Engineering
Employee Type
Full-time
Location
Kershaw
Description
The Underground Production Engineer is responsible for producing and delivering executable weekly mine plans that align with monthly plans. This role integrates input from multiple stakeholders across
Reference
661eeb54-6138-4ce7-a8a8-c42c4f8b36d8
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Read more
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
Read more
Salary
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
Read more