Long-term Maintenance Planning Specialist

OceanaGold is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). With four operating mines—Haile in the USA, Didipio in the Philippines, and Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand—we are committed to safe, responsible mining that generates strong returns and supports sustainable development.



Our purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce power renewable energy, life-saving medical devices, and the technology that connects communities. Beyond this, our operations drive economic growth and improve health and education outcomes in the regions we serve, supporting over 3,700 direct jobs globally.



Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, and invest in, creating lasting value for all our stakeholders.

Due to internal growth, our Macraes Process Plant is currently seeking a long-term maintenance planning specialist. If you have heavy industry plant planning experience, and are keen to join New Zealand's largest gold mine, apply today!



Reporting to the Maintenance Planning Senior Specialist, this role will undertake planning for scheduled maintenance activities and develop engineering details, scope of works, quality and safety plans for field execution of maintenance work across the Macraes Process Plant.   

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Work within the planning and scheduling team to ensure the site does the right work over a 1-5 year horizon
• Manage maintenance-related activities on all assets effectively and efficiently
• Optimising and delivering shutdowns and overhauls to required quality to restore / sustain asset reliability , within approved budgets and schedules.
• Set the direction for Asset Management - aligning and motivating all stakeholders to contribute to the sites business strategy, monitoring and controlling performance, risk and cost
• Develop and optimise the operational and maintenance strategies, tactics, and budgets for all assets
• Deliver new or modified assets in line with strategic and asset lifecycle plans
• Ensure delivery of spares and materials in fill on-time every time
• Ensure operational teams identify and manage the operating factors impacting on asset reliability
• Measure and evaluate operating performance and variances, condition and integrity of all critical assets and identifying and prioritise defects
• Eliminate causes, defects and operating losses

• Relevant Engineering Degree Mechanical / Electrical or equivalent.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Full and Current Driver Licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred

Experience:

• At least 5 years’ production (heavy industrial plant) maintenance experience, including maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Previous planning experience in a continuous production/process plant environment.
• Has significant experience of fixed equipment, crushing, grinding, milling plant, rotating equipment and pressure vessels.
• Proficient with MS Project and CMMS (preferably Pronto).

• Residential role, live and work in the stunning region of Otago, NZ
• 9-day fortnight roster, with every 2nd Friday off 
• Competitive salary + bonus structure
• Discounts on retail and services
• Free Southern Cross Healthcare Insurance
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Onsite Physiotherapist and nurses suite
• Free transport to work
• Flexible work arrangements
• Study assistance
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected

**Applications close 15 June 2025. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Please note that a valid New Zealand working Visa will be required for this position. 

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]