Underground Trainer

Underground Trainer | Underground Gold Mining Competitive Salary + Accommodation Allowance + Health Insurance 7 Days On / 7 Days Off / Overtime Opportunities Build Something Bigger Than a Job Tradestaff is proud to be partnering with a rapidly growing mining company to recruit an experienced Underground Trainer for one of New Zealand’s newest underground gold mining operations. This is more than a training role. It’s an opportunity to join the founding team behind a major underground gold operation as it prepares for first production and enters one of the most important stages of its development. With first gold production targeted within months, a planned mine life exceeding 10 years and more than 150 roles expected to be created across the operation, the people who join now will help shape the workforce, culture and standards from day one. For experienced underground mining professionals who are passionate about developing people, this is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact. Why Miners Are Joining This Operation Being part of the founding team that shapes the workforce and culture Opportunity to influence safety, standards and operational excellence Long‑term stability – mine life exceeding 10 years First gold production targeted within months Opportunity to build training systems and competency frameworks Why Join the Founding Team? The people who join now won’t simply be employees. They’ll be among the first to help develop the systems, behaviours and standards that will define how the operation performs long term. As the workforce grows and production increases, the training function will play a critical role in shaping capability, safety and performance across the entire business. The best opportunities to influence culture and standards exist at the beginning. What’s In It For You? Competitive annual salary package 7 on / 7 off roster supporting work‑life balance Overtime opportunities available Accommodation allowance provided Private health insurance Long‑term employment with a growing mining operation Opportunity to work closely with site leadership and operational teams Ability to directly influence safety, training and workforce capability Career development opportunities as the operation expands Strong safety‑first culture and modern underground environment About the Role As an Underground Trainer, you will be responsible for delivering, coordinating and supporting training and competency development programs across underground operations. Working closely with supervisors, leadership teams and site management, you will ensure employees are trained, assessed and supported to perform their roles safely, effectively and consistently. This role plays a key part in building a capable and confident workforce as the operation transitions into production. Key Responsibilities Deliver underground operational training and competency assessments Support onboarding and development of new employees Conduct workplace coaching, mentoring and observations Maintain accurate training and competency records Assist in developing training materials and procedures Monitor compliance with training and competency requirements Work with supervisors and leadership to identify skill gaps and development needs Promote safe work practices and operational excellence Support continuous improvement across training and operations Contribute to building a strong learning and safety culture About You To be successful in this role, you will bring: Significant underground mining experience Previous experience in training, mentoring, coaching or leadership roles Strong understanding of underground mining operations and safety systems Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to engage and influence people at all levels Commitment to health, safety and operational excellence Current Driver Licence Desirable Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or equivalent) Adult education, training or assessor qualifications First Aid Certificate Experience managing competency frameworks Underground gold or metalliferous mining experience Build Your Future Here Opportunities to help build the workforce, standards and culture of a new mining operation are rare. The person who joins this role will directly influence how people are trained, developed and supported as the operation grows into a long‑life underground gold mine. If you’re passionate about developing people and want to leave a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr