Manufacturing Published : 23 Oct 2025 Operations Field Support Waikato, New Zealand

Sandvik MiningOperations Field Support – Waihi, New Zealand

About the opportunity

We are seeking motivated, and customer focused individuals for the role of Operations Field Support.

The role is based at our client mine site and will see you engaged in direct customer service and Rock tools (ROTO) operational / coordination activities through Waihi, New Zealand.

Our staff provide you with comprehensive training to set you up to succeed.

This presents you the opportunity to learn and apply Sandvik specific knowledge and services in support of mining customers.

In turn, potential career opportunities include promotion to higher operations levels, or career paths to other roles such as sales, service, supervisory or management positions.

This role is a 8 days on 6 days off, day shifts only.

Preferably we are looking for the successful candidate to be based in Waihi, however depending on the successful candidate we can be flexible with location.

Responsibilities :

Managing drilling consumables inventories to underground drill sites

Undertaking daily deliveries (a valid driver's license is required) and stock replenishment to sites (underground and surface)

Analysing and reporting on drilling consumable performance, condition, and failures

Positively engaging with our client's mining operators

Sorting, gauging, reconditioning, and coding drill bits

Minor repairs and reconditioning of drill rods

Timely data entry and record keeping

About you

Police Clearance upon application.

Ability to safely lift a minimum of 40kgs.

Fitness / Capacity for work assessment (employment medicals arranged by Sandvik required), including a Drug & Alcohol test.

High Customer focus and positive service orientation and attitude

Able to perform independently and in teams.

Adaptable and resilient.

What we offer

Superannuation contributions, (Kiwi Saver) up to of 4% on top of your earnings, giving you added peace of mind for your future.

Comprehensive Employee Benefits Program, including salary sacrifice options, and a Length of Service Recognition program.

Company-wide bonus scheme to reward your hard work and dedication.

Company-funded paid parental leave, with superannuation contributions during the leave period.

Extensive training opportunities, from internal programs to contributions towards external studies.

Sandvik Wellness Program to support and enhance your health and wellbeing.

Ongoing development, opportunities with extensive internal and external training opportunities.

Sandvik is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women, having been listed among the Top 101 Endorsed Employers for five consecutive years.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace, and you can explore our policies and employee benefits on the WORK180 website.

In addition, we are honoured to have achieved Silver Status for our Health and Wellbeing Program through the WorkSafe QLD Be Recognised Program, reflecting our ongoing dedication to creating a safe, healthy, and engaging work environment.

Who we are

Sandvik is a global leading Original Equipment Manufacturer, delivering comprehensive equipment, tools, parts, services, technical and digital solutions tailored to the mining, mineral processing, infrastructure and manufacturing industries.

The Sandvik Group has over 41,000 employees spread across more than 150 countries globally.

Our purpose is to advance the world through engineering by helping customers transition sustainably in mining, rock processing, and component and intelligent manufacturing.

Sustainability is integral to our growth and our customers' success.

We embed sustainability in all aspects, from R&D to product innovation and supply chain sourcing.

Collaborating closely with customers, we enhance product impact and efficiency through technology and data-driven solutions, aiming for net-zero emissions by

• and 90% circularity by

We work to protect and advance people, enabling diversity, equity and inclusion in our business, human rights in our value chain and resilient communities where we work.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and Pacific & or Polynesian.

Our commitment to integrity and building relationships based on honesty, respect and trust is paramount.

Join us at Sandvik, where we are dedicated to delivering excellence and innovation.

Applications close : 30th November

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