Underground Diesel Fitter

Job description

Are you a qualified Heavy Diesel mechanic with mining or similar industry experience? Are you tired of the FIFO lifestyle or living in remote mining towns? Keen to come home from work each evening and spend more time with friends and family? Dream of living by the beach yet within easy reach of Hamilton, Tauranga and Auckland? If you answered yes to the above, we'd love to hear from you as we are growing our Underground maintenance team. This is a great opportunity for you to 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). Key tasks and responsibilities: Perform a range of preventative and breakdown maintenance tasks on mining equipment including Loaders, Development/Production Drills, Haul Trucks and Ancillary Plant and Equipment. Ensure all equipment is mechanically and electronically maintained in accordance with company and site policies and procedures. Complete scheduled tasks and service inspections as planned to a high standard of quality which maintains the integrity of the equipment and does not compromise safety. Maintain legible and accurate maintenance records and documentation. Source technical information from the relevant OEM manuals, technical bulletins, and service documentation. Actively promote, seek out and participate in drives that will lead to improvements in safety, productivity, and cost effectiveness. L3 Mechanical Trade Qualification Experience working on Heavy Mobile Plant. A full and current Driver Licence with the ability to drive manual vehicles. WHAT'S ON OFFER: Residential role - live and work in Waihi, the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region Competitive hourly rate + bonuses 7 on 7 off even time shift roster, days and nights 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 **Applications close 23 October 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OceanaGold is a global intermediate gold and copper producer with more than 35 years of exploration, development and operating experience. We have four operating mines – Haile in the USA, Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand, and Didipio in the Philippines and a global workforce of ~5,400 employees and contractors. Our people, assets, and strategy are core to our success. Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, supply and invest in, to create value. We are committed to safe and responsible mining that generates strong returns and contributes to sustainable development in the regions where we operate. OceanaGold is listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges (TSX: OGC; NYSE: OGC). Our Waihi Operation in the North Island of New Zealand is an underground gold mine. A recent consent for the Waihi North Project, a new mine to be developed 6km north of the existing operation has provided a long-term extension of mine life providing our 400 staff and contractors, and the people of Waihi, an assurance that we plan to be here for the long-term.