Underground Mining Grader Operator

Are you tired of FIFO? Missing family, friends and milestone celebrations regularly? Imagine having a true work-life balance living in the stunning region of Otago. Operating as a residential mine, these Macraes opportunities will be drive in, drive out from nearby Dunedin or Oamaru, each with stunning landscapes, adventures and beaches to explore! For the more adventurous, Queenstown is just a 3-hour drive, offering endless amounts of exciting activities (skiing, hiking, water sports, fishing and more) to enjoy on your days off. 

Bring your Grader Operator talents to OceanaGold, working for our underground operation at Macraes. Provide a high standard of grade finishing for a variety of areas.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Operate grader controls to regulate height and angle of the grader blade and lower scarified to loosen packed aggregates to permit grading
• Endure all work is carried our to the highest standards of health & safety
• Communicate with underground traffic road working activities
• Operate other heavy equipment and other related duties as required if permitted/trained
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation of the equipment operated

• Holds certification of grader operation or equivalent
• Minimum of five years of experience in roles that include operation of large equipment
• Full clean drivers license with the ability to drive a manual vehicle

• Residential role, live and work in the stunning region of Otago, NZ.
• 7 on / 7 off, 12 hr shifts 
• 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 6 December 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]