Graduate Shift Geologist

OceanaGold’s Macraes (NZ) Mine is seeking a graduate geologist to join the team. If you're looking for an opportunity to start a career in mining, apply now!

The ideal candidate will be a graduate who collaborates and engages with the team, in alignment with OceanaGold’s Purpose, Vision and Values. Macraes is the largest mine in NZ, employing over 650 people, offering lots of long-term career growth opportunities.

Initially this role will work an 8 days on, 6 days off, 7 nights on, 7 days off roster based in the Macraes Underground Geology department (approximately 9-12 months), before moving to either the Open Pit or Exploration areas of the Macraes operation. The primary function is to collect geological information via sampling, mapping, core and rock chip logging to be used for ore / resource delineation and / or the optimisation of ore extraction.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Help in the identification and classification of ore zones
• Assist in the review of stope and ore drive plans
• Support the underground GC drilling
• Undertake sampling of stope ore and underground ROM pad
• Helping to ensure haulage is designated correctly according to grade
• Assisting the underground production geologist as needed
• Learn to monitor development headings and stope production
• Assisting with geological mapping, trenching and sampling
• Develop skills to direct the excavator within the ore zone (ore spotting)
• Assist with interpretation of the ore body
• Prepare, log and sample core
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) specified for equipment or tasks and be involved in the development and review/revision of procedures when required