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Posted 14 August, 2026

Underground Surveyor

OceanaGold Corporation
Wellington, WGN, NZ Full Time
Reference: c641857066489bae

Job Description

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). Our Waihi Operation in the North Island of New Zealand is an underground gold mine.Arecent consent for the Waihi North Project, anew mine to be developed 6 km north of the existing operation has provided along-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 thelong-term. Job Description Are you keen to ditch the FIFO lifestyle or fed up of living in remote mining towns? Have you ever dreamt of living at the beach and enjoying ashort commute to site? Do you have Underground Surveying qualifications and experience? If you answered yes to all of the above we would love to hear fromyou! You will provide the Waihi Underground Mine with adequate survey services to ensure daily operational requirements are met.This involves ensuring survey standards are maintained, and tasks are completed accurately andsafely. Key responsibilities: Install and maintain laser alignment systems for development. Ensure that all work is undertaken safely, in line with processes andprocedures. Issue mining instructions for the jumbooperators. Complete regular survey pickups of the constructed underground workings. Conduct regular set-out tasks andmarkups. Complete scans of production and historicvoids. Maintain and extend survey control points ensuring the highest possible accuracy for themine. Maintain ahigh standard of communications between all the departments associated with the underground mine. Ensure tasks are planned and scheduled to achieve the best possible outcome for the team and theoperation. Ensure all required survey records and datasets are maintained and keptupdated. Provide support and training to others within the team when and asrequired. Qualifications Tertiary Qualification in Surveying or Demonstrated SurveyingExperience Full and Current Driver Licence, with ability to drive ManualVehicles. Previous survey experience in an underground mine or similar environment. Experience with surveying software, Deswik and Surpacpreferred. Additional Information WHAT’S ONOFFER: Residential role—live and work in Waihi, the gateway to the stunning Coromandelregion 8 days on 6 days offlifestyle roster Discounts on retail andservices Free Southern CrossHealthcare Life Insurance Free GymMembership Long service recognition Living Our Values recognition program Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Exceptional working environment where people are valued andrespected 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 that avalid New Zealand working Visa will be required for thisposition. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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