Technician - Geological Services (Casual Contract)

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📍 nz📍 Waihi📍 Waihi, Waikato Region, New Zealand📍 Waikato RegionFull time

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Company Description

OceanaGold is a global intermediate gold and copper producer with more than 35 years of exploration, development and operating experience.  We have four operating mines – Haile in the USA, Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand, and Didipio in the Philippines and a global workforce of ~5,400 employees and contractors.

Our people, assets, and strategy are core to our success. Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, supply and invest in, to create value.  We are committed to safe and responsible mining that generates strong returns and contributes to sustainable development in the regions where we operate. OceanaGold is listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges (TSX: OGC; NYSE: OGC).

Our Waihi Operation in the North Island of New Zealand is an underground gold mine. A recent consent for the Waihi North Project, a new mine to be developed 6km north of the existing operation has provided a long-term extension of mine life providing our 400 staff and contractors, and the people of Waihi, an assurance that we plan to be here for the long-term.

Job Description

The Field Technician is responsible for the efficient conduct of surface geological data collection, including but not limited to: rock, soil and sediment sampling, data entry and general project assistance within the exploration and geology department.

This will be a 'casual employee contract' role intended to support the Geological Services team over the month of October 2026 for six weeks; with a strong possibility of ongoing additional work on an ad hoc basis.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Field support to exploration field programmes.
  • Ground and heli supported programmes.
  • Rock, soil and sediment sampling.
  • Geological surveys.
  • Geophysical surveys.

Safety:

  • Perform all work and associated functions safely:
    • Correctly use all PPE.
    • Obey all written and verbal health and safety instructions.
  • Establish and maintain the highest possible standards of housekeeping and cleanliness in individual work area and mine site in general.
  • Attend pre-shift safety and toolbox safety meetings;
  • Complete Stop-Think and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) prior to undertaking tasks;
  • Report all incidents and near misses and workplace hazards;
  • Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) specified for equipment or tasks and be involved in the development and review/revision of procedures when required.

Other:

  • Carry out all other duties that may reasonably be required.

Qualifications

  • Secondary schooling.
  • Full Class 1 drivers’ licence. Ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred.

Preferred:

  • Off Road 4WD training.
  • First Aid Certification.

Experience:

  • Experience in working independently and as part of a field-based team.
  • Proven ability to work in the bush in remote locations.
  • Physical fitness - can carry equipment and back pack.
  • Willing to work outside on steep terrain in all weather.

Other Criteria:

  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Great teamwork and communication skills.
  • Ability to work outdoors.
  • Attention to detail with a safety focus.

Additional Information

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

  • Casual contract over the month of October 2026 for six weeks
  • Monday to Saturday (up to 10 hours per day) - flexibility is required
  • Strong possibility of ongoing additional work on an ad hoc basis
  • Residential role - live and work in Waihi, the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region
  • Career Development Opportunities 
  • Living Our Values recognition program
  • Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected
     

YOU MATTER: OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at careers@oceanagold.com

**Applications close 6 September 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

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