About this role
Are you a qualified Heavy Diesel mechanic with mining or similar industry experience? Are you tired of the FIFO lifestyle or living in remote mining towns? Keen to come home from work each evening and spend more time with friends and family? Dream of living by the beach yet within easy reach of Hamilton, Tauranga and Auckland?
If you answered yes to the above, we'd love to hear from you as we are growing our Underground maintenance team. This is a great opportunity for you to gain and expand your experience and knowledge of underground mining whilst working an attractive even time roster. Rotating 7 days on, 7 days off (Dayshift/Nightshift).
Key tasks and responsibilities:
Perform a range of preventative and breakdown maintenance tasks on mining equipment including Loaders, Development/Production Drills, Haul Trucks and Ancillary Plant and Equipment.Ensure all equipment is mechanically and electronically maintained in accordance with company and site policies and procedures.Complete scheduled tasks and service inspections as planned to a high standard of quality which maintains the integrity of the equipment and does not compromise safety.Maintain legible and accurate maintenance records and documentation.Source technical information from the relevant OEM manuals, technical bulletins, and service documentation.Actively promote, seek out and participate in drives that will lead to improvements in safety, productivity, and cost effectiveness. L3 Mechanical Trade QualificationExperience working on Heavy Mobile Plant.A full and current Driver Licence with the ability to drive manual vehicles. WHAT'S ON OFFER:
Residential role - live and work in Waihi, the gateway to the stunning Coromandel regionCompetitive hourly rate + bonuses7 on 7 off even time shift roster, days and nightsDiscounts on retail and servicesFree Southern Cross HealthcareLife InsuranceFree Gym Membership BP Fuel card discountCareer Development Opportunities Long service recognitionLiving Our Values recognition programAccess 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 [email protected]
**Applications close 23 October 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED