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Senior Engineer - Geotechnical (2 year fixed term contract)

Company

OceanaGold

Location

Waihi, Waikato Region

Posted

July 21, 2026

Position Overview

Job Description

This is a rare opportunity to join a multi-billion dollar, new gold mine project situated in a stunning location near Waihi, New Zealand. Situated just 6km north of our existing minesite, we have identified a high grade ore body and are currently in construction phase, with the portal being cut earlier this year.

This role provides expert geotechnical engineering leadership to ensure the safe, efficient, and sustainable development of the new mine. You will give geotechnical input for early tunnelling works, conducting rigorous stability analysis and ground support design,  overseeing the transition to production and stoping phases, with robust risk management, monitoring, and ground control systems.

A key focus will be to champion innovation in geotechnical modelling, monitoring, and design to optimise ore recovery, minimise dilution, and extend mine life, while serving as the principal technical authority on geotechnical risk management, c...

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