Automotive Mechanic (Light Vehicle Fitter)
Posted about 13 hours ago
Job Description
We seek an experienced Automotive Mechanic who is confident in their abilities to work within our Mobile Maintenance Department to conduct quality and timely preventative maintenance and repairs, including diagnosis and troubleshooting, on our large fleet of Toyota Landcruiser and Hilux light vehicles.
Reporting to the Mobile Maintenance Supervisor you will work with both mining and maintenance personnel to ensure equipment availability is optimised aligning with full compliance with site procedures, legislative requirements, and best practice safety standards to achieve production and safety targets.
Qualifications
- Relevant Automotive Trade Qualification.
- Full New Zealand Driver Licence - Ability to drive manual vehicles is essential.
- Excellent diagnostic, fault finding, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance skills.
- Mining industry and/or Toyota four-wheel drive experience is (highly desirable).
- Strong commitment to safety.
Additional Information
WHAT'S ON OFFER:
- Working autonomously as well as part of a dynamic team, you will gain and expand your experience and knowledge of underground mining whilst working an attractive even time roster, rotating 7 days on, 7 days off (Dayshift/Nightshift) 12hr shifts
- Residential role - live and work in Waihi, the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region
- 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 17 July 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
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OceanaGold is a global 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 wholly-owned Haile Gold Mine in the United States of America; the wholly-owned Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand; and the 80%-owned Didipio Mine in the Philippines.
Key team members
Alan Pangbourne ICD.D
Rachael Scott
Mark Lilly
Kevin Pemberton, P.E.
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