Underground Truck Operator

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, this role involves operating a large truck in our underground mine, transporting material from one location to another. The role offers the opportunity to develop a career in mining & the flexibility and lifestyle of a 50/50 roster, 7 days on / 7 days off alternating between day and night shift (12-hour shifts).

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Operate large vehicles underground
• Pre-start and shut down checks on all equipment
• Load and transport material
• Working as a member of a larger team
• Communicating with a wide variety of people
• Housekeeping of vehicles and loading area.

• A full, clean, current driver’s license and be confident driving a manual vehicle
• Applicants must have immediate working rights/Visa for New Zealand
• Have the ability to communicate well within a team environment
• Have a high interest in heavy machinery - previous machinery experience well regarded 
• Be a safety conscious individual, committed to maintaining an excellent safety record
• Pass a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.

• Residential role, live and work in the stunning region of Otago, NZ.
• 7 on 7 off (day/night), 12 hr shifts lifestyle roster
• Competitive salary
• Free Southern Cross Healthcare Insurance
• Monthly health and wellbeing allowance
• Discounts on retail and services
• Monthly Givenwell health & wellbeing allowing
• 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

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

**Applications close 19 February 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. 

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]
 

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED