This is an exciting opportunity to join our expanding Technical Services team as we continue to ramp up production at Waihi. Enjoy an unbeatable beach side residential mine location, while working an 8/6 roster. You will join a team primarily responsible for all aspects related to stope production in the underground mine.

Key responsibilities:

Work closely with geology team to review geological models.
Ensure that results from drilling and blasting is reviewed dynamically and changes made to designs and practices.
Measure blast vibration monitoring results, review and use to influence all charge plans and designs.
Ensuring all engineering aspects of the reconciliation process is completed in a timely manner.
Working with the Senior Engineer – Mining and the operations teams to ensure that the weekly and monthly production plan is achieved.
Lead the explosives management aspect of the underground including ordering, auditing, and reporting.
Complete stope designs on time and to a high standard ensuring grade in maximised as efficiently as possible..
Complete vertical development, probe drilling and service holes designs.

A recognised degree in Mining Engineering or accepted equivalent.
Full and current driver licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred.
Minimum of 3 years experience in an underground mining environment.

Grow your career with an international mining company!
Live and work in Waihi, only a 5 minute drive from stunning beaches.
Southern Cross Health Insurance + Gym Membership

OGC VALUES: CARE | RESPECT | INTEGRITY | PERFORMANCE | TEAMWORK

OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities.

If you share the same values and have what we are looking for, please apply online now via our careers website:

https://careers.oceanagold.com/jobs

**Applications close 3 February 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

NO APPLICATIONS FROM EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES WILL BE ACCEPTED

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