Underground Pump Fitter

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Underground Mobile Maintenance team at our Waihi mine, situated at the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region. In this role you will carry out routine mechanical maintenance and repairs of the underground pump station, pumping and service auxiliary equipment to the required standards of performance and safety.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Working as part of the maintenance team, providing an effective and responsive maintenance function to the site.
• Performing scheduled and breakdown maintenance of all pumping and dewatering systems
• Pump rebuilds and repairs.
• Actively promote, seek out and participate in drives that will lead to improvements in safety, productivity and cost effectiveness.
• Carrying out light engineering and fabrication tasks on mobile plant and equipment onsite, supporting the underground mine.
• Working closely with other teams at site to ensure that production targets are safely met, while maintaining the highest standards of safety.

Qualifications

• First Aid Certificate.
• Full driver licence, ability to drive manual vehicles required.
• Mechanical trade qualification - Mechanical Fitter, Machinist or Boilermaker - Preferred.
• Heavy industrial engineering environment experience.
• Experience maintaining Mono or Centrifugal type pumps highly regarded.
• Underground mining experience preferred but not essential.                                 

Additional Information

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

• Residential role - live and work in Waihi, the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region
• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus
• 8 on 6 off lifestyle roster
• Discounts on retail and services
• Free Southern Cross Healthcare
• Life Insurance
• Free Gym Membership 
• BP Fuel card discount
• Career Development Opportunities 
• Long service recognition
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Access 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 27 November 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED