Mine Geologist - Underground

Job Description

Ensure the day to day mine geology resources are optimised through daily underground inspections, quality data capture, and excellent communication with stakeholders.

• Grade control activities underground.  This includes lithological and structural mapping, sampling, ore/waste delineation of development and stoping activities.
• Complete stope reconciliation reports
• Provide accurate and complete geological data including sampling, assay, logging, orientation, and mapping information required to enable generation of geological models, presentations, and reports
• Data entry of geological data including dispatches, assay results and validation of QA/QC data
• Maintaining correct sampling protocols
• Supervision of underground technicians and sampling operations, including sample preparation
• Undertake logging of grade control drill core in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensure Assay Lab receives and processes samples, and provides assay results in a timely manner
• Analysis and reporting of assay quality control data
• Ensure Project Mine Geologist has all the information necessary to process grade control data for presentations and reports.
• Liaise with Engineering and production personnel to ensure that grade control and geology functions are carried in accordance with and consistent with the goals and objectives of the Mining Department
• Scheduling and communication of weekly/monthly planning to relevant contractors and business partners as required.

Qualifications

• Tertiary Qualification – minimum B Sc. Geology
• Full and current driver licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is required

Experience:

• Minimum 1 Years Post-Graduate experience preferred

Work Knowledge:

• Sound technical skills in Geology
• Mapping and Interpretation skills
• Sampling Theory
• Strong PC skills and computer literacy

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 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 15 July 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Please note that a valid New Zealand working Visa will be required for this position.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED