Company DescriptionOceanaGold 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.Job DescriptionGrade control activities underground.
This includes lithological and structural mapping, sampling, ore / waste delineation of development and stoping activities.Complete stope reconciliation reportsProvide accurate and complete geological data including sampling, assay, logging, orientation, and mapping information required to enable generation of geological models, presentations, and reportsData entry of geological data including dispatches, assay results and validation of QA / QC dataMaintaining correct sampling protocolsSupervision of underground technicians and sampling operations, including sample preparationUndertake logging of grade control drill core in a timely and accurate mannerEnsure Assay Lab receives and processes samples, and provides assay results in a timely mannerAnalysis and reporting of assay quality control dataEnsure Project Mine Geologist has all the information necessary to process grade control data for presentations and reports.Liaise with Engineering and production personnel to ensure that grade control and geology functions are carried in accordance with and consistent with the goals and objectives of the Mining DepartmentScheduling and communication of weekly / monthly planning to relevant contractors and business partners as required.QualificationsTertiary Qualification – minimum B Sc.
GeologyMinimum 1 Years Post-Graduate experience preferredFull and current driver licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is requiredSound technical skills in GeologyMapping and Interpretation skillsSampling TheoryStrong PC skills and computer literacyAdditional InformationLifestyle roster working eight days on and six days offGrow your career with an inernational mining companyOGC VALUES : CARE | RESPECT | INTEGRITY | PERFORMANCE | TEAMWORKOceanaGold 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 : close 29 August 2025.
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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Mine Geologist Underground • Waikato, New Zealand