GIS Specialist

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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Due to increased operational requirements, our Macraes team are on the search for a talented GIS Specialist. Working between both the Macraes mine and the Dunedin office, this role will work to manage geospatial data, create maps, and utilise Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools to help optimise operations across site. 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Maintain and improve the storage, access and utilisation of geospatial data, ideally using MapInfo Discover software.
• Create and/or import new and updated data into the GIS system, incorporating data validation processes.
• Produce maps, plans and cross-sections from the GIS or other software as required.
• Liaise with other departments and consultants for specific GIS data and plan requests in a timely manner.
• Documentation of GIS Data layers
• Assist and train other users of GIS data in the use of MapInfo Discover software (or alternative) where needed. 
• Maintain and develop in-house GIS data.
• Assist in producing figures for regular and annual technical reporting as required, including NZPAM and WorkSafe.

• Full and Current Driver Licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred.
• GIS qualification would be an advantage.
• A geology degree would be an advantage.
• Postgraduate diploma in computing/GIS would be an advantage.

• Experience: 

• At least 5 years utilising and maintaining GIS data.
• Experience with MapInfo Discover preferred but experience with other GIS packages will be considered.
• Geology, Exploration, and Environmental experience would be highly regarded

• Work for New Zealand's largest gold mine. 
• Split location role (Macraes mine and Dunedin office)
• Free Southern Cross Healthcare

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 4 January 2025. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. 

NO APPLICATIONS FROM EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES WILL BE ACCEPTED