Exploration Geologist

OceanaGold is aglobal 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 aglobal 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 atrusted 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). Job Description Imagine having atrue work-life balance living in the stunning region of Otago. Our Macraes exploration team are on the hunt for an Exploration Geologist. This is adrive in, drive out opportunity from nearby Dunedin or Oamaru, each with stunning landscapes, adventures and beaches to explore! For the more adventurous, Queenstown is just a 3 hour drive, offering endless amounts of exciting activities (skiing, hiking, water sports, fishing and more) to enjoy on your daysoff. This role will have youcollecting geological data that informs geological models and assisting with supervision of drill rigs—including geological logging of drill holes, drill hole sampling and interpretation. The position holder may be required to work in operational areas of the mine as well as in the field, and will be expected to develop productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Working an 8 days on, 6 days off roster (dayshift only), training and professional development will be provided to ensure efficient and effective performance ofduties. Key tasks and responsibilities: Geological logging of drill core and RCchips. Identify intervals required for sampling, assist with the sampling and submission of those intervals to thelaboratory. Import geological information into databases ensuring accurate records aremaintained. Follow Quality Assurance and Quality Controlprocedures. Assist in planning and executing drillingprograms. Assist with the interpretation of geochemical and geologicaldata. Support resource modelling and estimationefforts. Assist with preparation of technical reports and contribute to regulatory submissions, asrequired. Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards. Share wisdom, knowledge and experience with team to encourage increased performance. Qualifications A degree in geology is essential. Honours or postgraduate qualification would be highlyregarded. Full and Current Driver Licence. Ability to drive manual vehicles ispreferred. Must have current New Zealand work rights /visa Experience 2 – 5 year’s postgraduate experience in aBrownfields exploration environment. Geology degree that includes papers relevant to EconomicGeology. Geology fieldwork/project work as part ofdegree. Previous experience working in amining environment. A solid practical understanding of QA/QCtheory. Computer literacy including experience in GIS, mining software and databases, advantageous. Additional Information Residential role, live and work in the stunning region of Otago,NZ. 8 days on, 6 days off, 12 hour,dayshift onlyroster Competitive salary + bonuspotential Free Southern Cross HealthcareInsurance Monthly health and wellbeingallowance Discounts on retail andservices Long service recognition Living Our Values recognition program Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Exceptional working environment where people are valued andrespected OGC VALUES: CARE | RESPECT | INTEGRITY | PERFORMANCE |TEAMWORK YOU MATTER: OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believeavariety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success.Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact usat [email protected] PLEASE NOTE: AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED #J-18808-Ljbffr