Underground Survey Assistant

Job Description

Are you interested in learning about underground mine surveying? Are you keen to grow a mining career with an international company with assets across 3 continents? This is an entry level position that does not require and previous survey experience. On the job training will be provided as part of the role with opportunities for additional learning.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assist the Mine Survey Department with all day-to-day survey tasks.
• Provide care and maintenance of vehicle and stored equipment used in duties.
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining the survey equipment.
• Monitor and maintain the stocks of all day-to-day survey consumables.
• Comply with site safe work practices and instructions.
• Ensure all required records and datasets are maintained and kept updated.

Qualifications

• No formal Qualification required
• Full and Current Driver Licence, with ability to drive Manual Vehicles.
• A good level of physical fitness and practical motivation is a key requirement of the positiion.
• Any existing knowledge and understanding of Surveying will be an advantage.

Additional Information

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

• Residential role - live and work in Waihi, the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region
• Career Development Opportunities 
• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus
• 8 on 6 off days only lifestyle roster
• Discounts on retail and services
• Free Southern Cross Healthcare
• Life Insurance
• Free Gym Membership 
• BP Fuel card discount
• Long service recognition
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected
   

**Applications close 20 November 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately.

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]