Environmental Advisor

OverviewOceanaGold is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer listed on the 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.

We aim to 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.

RoleEnvironment Advisor at the Macraes operation.

This role coordinates and provides functional environmental support, ensuring compliance with statutory acts, regulations, consent conditions, and company environmental standards.

The advisor provides environmental, site, and consent knowledge across the mine site and works on a roster of 5 days on, 2 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off, 7 : 00am – 4 : 30pm daily.

Responsibilities

Assist the operation to meet all regulatory and OceanaGold requirements, standards, and guidelines.

Liaise with personnel, consultants, auditors, and legal advisors to ensure company environmental performance and targets are achieved.

Provide environmental advice to operational teams and on-site projects.

Ensure site awareness of regulatory and statutory obligations through day-to-day liaison with other site departments.

Establish and maintain relationships with relevant external stakeholders.

Identify, plan and (if appropriate) implement environmental improvements.

Undertake monitoring and reporting of key requirements of the Macraes Operation.

Support the preparation of regulatory approvals as required.

Ensure appropriate management of covenants and other biodiversity activities in line with consent conditions and relevant management plans.

Qualifications

Minimum of a tertiary qualification in Environmental or Earth Sciences, or similar.

Full and current Driver Licence; ability to drive manual vehicles and 4WDs is preferred.

Experience

A minimum of 5 years cumulative postgraduate experience, with a minimum of 3 years work experience in a regulatory monitoring environment.

Mining industry experience.

Skills in biodiversity, water management, and hazardous substances management.

Regulatory processes experience.

Environmental monitoring and reporting experience.

Working knowledge

Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Project, PowerPoint, Teams.

Report writing and presentation.

New Zealand's RMA and Wildlife Act.

ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.

Mapping software such as ArcGIS or QGIS.

Risk Management.

Additional Information

Residential role in Otago, NZ.

Competitive salary.

Discounts on retail and services.

Free Southern Cross Healthcare Insurance.

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.

Applications close 17 September 2025.

Shortlisting will commence immediately.

OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities.

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