Field Technician - Exploration

OceanaGold is a growing intermediate gold and copper producer committed to safely and responsibly maximizing the generation of Free Cash Flow from our operations and delivering strong returns for our shareholders.

We have a portfolio of four operating mines: the Haile Gold Mine in the United States of America; Didipio Mine in the Philippines; and the Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand. Our operations are supported by a global workforce with significant exploration, development and operating experience.

Our Purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce are essential to the renewable energy and transport sectors, life-saving medical devices and technology which connects communities around the world. Our activities also contribute to economic growth and improved health and education outcomes in the regions where we operate. We provide direct employment for over 3,700 people and indirect employment for many more.

Our Vision is to be a company people trust, want to work and partner with, supply and invest in, to create value. This Vision is brought to life by our Values – Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance and Teamwork – which put our people, host communities, the environment and our stakeholders at the forefront of our decision-making.

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Our Macraes exploration team are on the hunt for an Exploration Field Technician. This position works to oversee core sampling in the Macraes Core Shed and provide field support to the Exploration Department at the Macraes Operation.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Maintain the Macraes core shed storage facilities, stores and equipment in good order.
• Complete all drill core processing activities (mark up, photography, manual core cutting and sampling).
• Delivery of drilling and other samples to the analytical laboratory.
• Carry out all sample storage and retrieval activities.
• Assist with diamond, blast hole and RC drill sample field collection as required (Exploration and Open Pit Grade Control).
• Comply with all safety requirements and observes all company policies and procedures.
• Carry out all other duties that may reasonably be required.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) specified for equipment or tasks and be involved in the development and review of procedures when required.

• Full and current drivers licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred.
• NCEA level 2 Maths and English.
• Basic level of computer competency
• Forklift licence (preferred)

• Join Macraes, New Zealand's largest gold mine
• Join a hard-working exploration team
• Develop your career long-term 

OGC VALUES: CARE | RESPECT | INTEGRITY | PERFORMANCE | TEAMWORK

OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities.

If you share the same values and have what we are looking for, please apply online now via our careers website:

https://careers.oceanagold.com/jobs

**Applications close 8 January 2025. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. 

NO APPLICATIONS FROM EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES WILL BE ACCEPTED