Labouring

Technician - Surveyor

OceanaGold · 1001-5000 employees

Waihi, Waikato12 hours ago
OnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

What the role involves

  • Assisting survey tasks
  • Maintaining equipment
  • Updating records

What they ask for

No formal qualification required; full and current driver's licence with manual ability; good physical fitness and practical motivation; on-the-job training provided.

  • Professional licence or registration
  • Driver licence

About the job

Company Description:OceanaGold is a global intermediate gold and copper producer with more than 35 years of exploration, development and operating experience. We have four operating mines – Haile in the USA, Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand, and Didipio in the Philippines and a global workforce of ~5,400 employees and contractors.

Our people, assets, and strategy are core to our success. Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, supply and invest in, to create value. We are committed to safe and responsible mining that generates strong returns and contributes to sustainable development in the regions where we operate. OceanaGold is listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges (TSX: OGC; NYSE: OGC).

Our Waihi Operation in the North Island of New Zealand is an underground gold mine. A recent consent for the Waihi North Project, a new mine to be developed 6km north of the existing operation has provided a long-term extension of mine life providing our 400 staff and contractors, and the people of Waihi, an assurance that we plan to be here for the long-term.

Job Description:Are you interested in learning about underground mine surveying? Are you keen to grow a mining career with an international company with assets across 3 continents? This is an entry level position that does not require and previous survey experience. On the job training will be provided as part of the role with opportunities for additional learning.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Assist the Mine Survey Department with all day-to-day survey tasks.
  • Provide care and maintenance of vehicle and stored equipment used in duties.
  • Assist with cleaning and maintaining the survey equipment.
  • Monitor and maintain the stocks of all day-to-day survey consumables.
  • Comply with site safe work practices and instructions.
  • Ensure all required records and datasets are maintained and kept updated.

Qualifications:- No formal Qualification required

  • Full and Current Driver Licence, with ability to drive Manual Vehicles.
  • A good level of physical fitness and practical motivation is a key requirement of the positiion.
  • Any existing knowledge and understanding of Surveying will be an advantage.

Additional Information:WHAT'S ON OFFER:

  • Residential role - live and work in Waihi, the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus
  • 8 on 6 off days only lifestyle roster
  • Discounts on retail and services
  • Free Southern Cross Healthcare
  • Life Insurance
  • Free Gym Membership
  • BP Fuel card discount
  • Long service recognition
  • Living Our Values recognition program
  • Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected

**Applications close 20 November 2026. 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 careers@oceanagold.com