Senior Engineer - Mining

OceanaGold Corporation • masterton district, wellington, New-Zealand • Posted June 21, 2026

Location masterton district, wellington
Job Type Full-time
Category Management & Operations
Posted June 21, 2026

Job Description

The Senior Mining Engineer is a hands‑on technical leader responsible for both delivering key mine planning outputs and managing a small team of engineers. Approximately 60 % of the role involves completing planning activities directly, including development designs, production planning (stope authorities, drill & blast designs), and short‑term scheduling. The remaining 40 % focuses on overseeing team deliverables, ensuring alignment with monthly objectives, and mentoring a team of 3 – 4 engineers across short‑term planning, development, and production. The role requires close collaboration with Geotechnical, survey, and operations teams to ensure safe, efficient execution of the weekly and monthly mine plans.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Oversee the development of short‑term mine plans, ensuring alignment with production targets and monthly plans
  • Ensure the preparation and review of stope designs, drill and blast plan...

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