Senior Engineer - Geotechnical (2 year fixed term contract)

Full-time Mining & Raw Material Production

Senior Engineer—Geotechnical ( 2 year fixed term contract)

OceanaGold operates a global portfolio of gold and copper mines, and our Waihi Operation in the North Island of New Zealand is an underground gold mine. A recent consent for the Waihi North Project— a new mine 6 km north of the existing operation—provides a long‑term extension of mine life.

Job Description

This is a rare opportunity to provide expert geotechnical engineering leadership for a new underground gold mine situated near Waihi, New Zealand. The role focuses on ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable development throughout the project lifecycle, from initial tunnelling through to production and stoping phases.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead geotechnical contributions to mine design and early‑stage tunnelling, ensuring stability and effective risk mitigation throughout development.
• Oversee the implementation and ongoing enhancement of ground control...