Senior Planner and Analyst (1 Year Fixed Term Contract)

Senior Planner and Analyst ( 1 Year Fixed Term Contract) Job Description Develop and maintain the Waihi North Project (WNP) schedules, including the project master schedule, ensuring data integrity. The Principal Project Planner will be responsible for developing, maintaining, analysing and optimising the project schedules using Primavera P 6 /MS Project software and linking the schedule to the resourcing and cost WBS models. Provide direct support to the Project Controls Manager and WNP Project Director. Key Tasks and Responsibilities Develop detailed project schedules using Primavera P 6 /MS Project based on project scope, requirements, and timelines. Work closely with the Project Managers, Project Director, Study Manager and stakeholders to understand project objectives and constraints. Identify & report current and changes in critical paths, milestones, and dependencies. Optimize project completion timelines and resource allocation. Update and maintain project schedules with accurate progress data, resource assignments, and cost information. Analyse schedule performance, identify variances, and propose corrective actions to ensure project milestones are met. Generate reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate project status, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders. Develop policies and procedures for the effective use of project planning systems. Ability to develop and run alternative scenario plans to identify preferred business models. Development of cost estimates for work packages utilising industry and company cost norms. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate project schedules with other project management tools and systems. Integrate and import contractors schedule information and key dates. Identify scope performance deficiencies and communicate with project leadership team. Provide training and guidance to project team members on using Primavera P 6 /MS Project for schedule management. Provide quality assurance techniques to ensure accuracy and reliability of project planning systems. Qualifications Full and current Driver Licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred. Experience 10 – 15 years project planning experience with large multi‑discipline infrastructure projects. Experience in mining preferred. Expert in Primavera 6. Expert in MS Project. Exposure to industrial process plants, dams and water treatment plants. Exposure to budgets, commitments and cost reporting. Additional Information 1 Year Fixed Term Contract (possibility of 1 year extension) Hours of work: Monday to Friday (7:30 am to 5:00 pm) Residential role—live and work in Waihi, the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region Free Gym Membership Long service recognition Living Our Values recognition program Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected Applications close 15 August 2026 . Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED 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 [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr