Senior Engineer - Mining
Location: Waihi, Waikato Region, nz
Company Description
OceanaGold is a growing intermediate gold and copper producer committed to safely and responsibly maximizing the generation of Free Cash Flow from our operations and delivering strong returns for our shareholders.
We have a portfolio of four operating mines: the Haile Gold Mine in the United States of America; Didipio Mine in the Philippines; and the Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand. Our operations are supported by a global workforce with significant exploration, development and operating experience.
Our Purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce are essential to the renewable energy and transport sectors, life-saving medical devices and technology which connects communities around the world. Our activities also contribute to economic growth and improved health and education outcomes in the regions where we operate. We provide direct employment for over 3,700 people and indirect employment for many more.
Our Vision is to be a company people trust, want to work and partner with, supply and invest in, to create value. This Vision is brought to life by our Values – Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance and Teamwork – which put our people, host communities, the environment and our stakeholders at the forefront of our decision-making.
Check us out - www.oceanagold.com
Job Description
The Senior Mining Engineer is a hands-on technical leader responsible for both delivering key mine planning outputs and managing a small team of engineers. Approximately 60% of the role involves completing planning activities directly, including development designs, production planning (stope authorities, drill & blast designs), and short-term scheduling. The remaining 40% focuses on overseeing team deliverables, ensuring alignment with monthly objectives, and mentoring a team of 3–4 engineers across short-term planning, development, and production. The role requires close collaboration with Geotechnical, survey, and operations teams to ensure safe, efficient execution of the weekly and monthly mine plans
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Oversee the development of short term mine plans, ensuring alignment with production targets and monthly plans
- Ensure the preparation and review of stope designs, drill and blast plans, and other technical documents to deliver monthly plans
- Monitor compliance to plan and adapt schedules as needed in response to operational conditions
- Apply strong Deswik skills (CAD and OPS) to create and review mine designs and schedules
- Actively support delivery of the weekly and monthly plans by working closely with operations to identify and resolve execution challenges.
- Bring work forward or implement contingencies to maintain production when planned activities are delayed or impacted.
- Timely review of historic working interactions when encountered to ensure mine schedule is maintained.
- Coach, support and develop the team to build knowledge and skills to provide coverage and to build succession plans.
- Ensure appropriate professional development or training plans are in place to meet safety and process requirements and to harness the skills, competencies and potential that exists within the team.
Qualifications
A recognised degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
Full and Current Driver Licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred.
Minimum of 5 years post graduate experience in an underground mining environment.
Additional Information
- 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 20 May 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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