Continuous Improvement Specialist

OceanaGold is a growing mid‑tier gold and copper producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). With four operating mines—Haile in the USA, Didipio in the Philippines, and Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand—we are committed to safe, responsible mining that generates strong returns and supports sustainable development.

Our purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce power renewable energy, life‑saving medical devices, and the technology that connects communities. Beyond this, our operations drive economic growth and improve health and education outcomes in the regions we serve, supporting over 3,700 direct jobs globally.

Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, and invest in, creating lasting value for all our stakeholders.

Our Waihi Operation in the North Island of New Zealand is an underground operation. A recent consent to develop the previous Martha mine has provided our project with an extension of life providing our 350 staff and contractors, and the people of Waihi, an assurance that we plan to be here for the long‑term.

Job Description

Are you tired of FIFO? Missing family, friends and milestone celebrations regularly? Imagine having a true work‑life balance located in the stunning region of Waihi. No more FIFO! No more extreme heat waves! Experience the unbeatable lifestyle of a stunning residential mining location, just a short distance away from the most incredible beaches and awe‑inspiring scenery. Your days off are available for hiking, adventuring, fishing, and skiing in winter.

Position Purpose

An integral new role in our Continuous Improvement team, the Continuous Improvement Specialist drives impactful change through collaboration, and operational engagement – working proactively with idea owners to accelerate implementation and deliver tangible results.

The Challenge

Over the last 12 months, we have delivered a transformative uplift in our underground mine production and productivity, pulling every lever possible to deliver a significant uplift in production. The challenge now is to "maintain the rage", embedding the hard‑won productivity and process improvements while driving forward the next set of improvements (we are not done yet!) and problem‑solving to bridge new obstacles which arise.

We are looking for a high‑calibre implementation resource, capable of delivering sustainable production and cost improvements in the highest‑priority areas across the Waihi site.

Key Skills :

• Problem Solving : Skilled in structured problem solving in a complex technical environment.
• Analytical Insight : Applies data‑driven thinking to support implementation and performance tracking.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Builds alignment and trust across operational, technical, and executive levels.
• Facilitation : Leads workshops that engage stakeholders and cross‑functional teams.
• Communication and Presentation : Simplifies complex issues for broad audiences using visual tools.
• Critical Thinking and Prioritisation : Applies structured analysis to assess situations, prioritise, and make decisions under uncertainty.

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