Management & Leadership Jobs in Waihi, New Zealand (Now Hiring) — 15 open

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.

This is a rare opportunity to join our Environment team at a management level. With the mine situated just a 7-minute drive from the beach you can develop your career whilst enjoying a great outdoors lifestyle. Explore the Coromandel region, local walking & biking tracks or watch the world go by in one the local cafes.

With a long mine-life we continue to grow production at the existing mine whilst also developing the new mine at Wharekirauponga as part of the Waihi North Project.

This role is responsible for leading environmental management across the Waihi Operation, including environmental compliance, monitoring, rehabilitation, assurance, approvals and continuous improvement programmes. The role provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure environmental risks are effectively managed, regulatory and consent obligations are met, and environmental considerations are integrated into operational planning. The position also leads the operational Environment Team and maintains key relationships with regulators, iwi, consultants and other stakeholders to support OceanaGold's business objectives and commitment to responsible mining.

Key tasks & responsibilities:

• Lead the development, implementation and continual improvement of environmental management systems, programmes and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory, consent, corporate and operational requirements.
• Provide leadership to foster a high-performing environmental culture that proactively identifies and manages risk, drives accountability and supports safe, sustainable and compliant operations.
• Develop and deliver environmental strategies, objectives, targets and work programmes aligned with corporate direction, legal obligations, operational priorities, site risks and stakeholder expectations.
• Lead, mentor and develop the operational Environment Team, ensuring appropriate capability, succession planning, performance management, training and resource allocation to support current and future operational requirements.
• Manage departmental operating and capital budgets, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and environmental objectives are delivered within approved expenditure limits.
• Ensure the timely preparation and submission of environmental monitoring, compliance and performance reporting requirements.
• Coordinate and oversee all environmental monitoring programmes, including surface water, groundwater, water quality, geochemical, air quality, noise, vibration, settlement, ecological and rehabilitation monitoring, ensuring monitoring is completed in accordance with consent conditions, management plans and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the investigation of environmental incidents, ensuring findings are documented and appropriate corrective and preventative actions are implemented and tracked to completion.
• Lead rehabilitation and closure planning activities, including annual rehabilitation work programmes, progressive rehabilitation implementation, rehabilitation performance monitoring and annual bond reviews.
• Manage relationships with regulators, consultants, technical reviewers and other external stakeholders to support compliance, environmental performance and successful approval outcomes.
• Ensure appropriate professional development or training plans are in place to meet safety and process requirements and to harness the skills, competencies and potential that exists within the team.

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Ecology, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Full and current New Zealand Driver Licence; ability to operate manual vehicles preferred.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in environmental management within the mining, quarrying, natural resources, infrastructure or other highly regulated industries.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, set clear objectives, develop capability and deliver outcomes through others.
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks, including the Resource Management Act, planning processes, consent compliance and environmental approval pathways.
• Proven ability to develop, implement and maintain environmental management systems, including ISO 14001 or equivalent frameworks.

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

• Residential role - live and work in Waihi, the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region
• Career Development Opportunities 
• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus
• Monday - Friday, 9-day fortnight - a long weekend every other week
• 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 4 September 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Please note that a valid New Zealand working Visa will be required for this position. 

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED