Supervisor - Site Services (2 Year Fixed Term Contract or Secondment)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026.
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.
To Supervise, plan, coordinate and complete various operational, landscaping and property maintenance tasks alongside the Supervisor - Construction in a safe manner while ensuring compliance with relevant procedures, polices, legal requirements and consent conditions.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Site Services
- Liaising with OGNZ Property Manager and Contractors as required.
- Provide a leadership role to direct reports and external contractors.
- Run pre-shift safety meetings with teams as required.
- Assist with developing service and supply contracts as required.
- Supervise and co-ordinating landscaping and gardening services contractors (tree felling and general maintenance).
- Assisting Site Services team to manage external contractors and manage priorities on a daily basis.
- Co- ordinating waste management and disposal services.
- Co- ordinating fire system services contractors and ensure inspections are completed as required (Monthly/Quarterly/Annually).
- Co- ordinating and undertaking building compliance inspections. Ensuring company building compliance is maintained.
- Providing project management & maintenance of company properties as directed.
- To Develop and update relevant SOP’s and other specific documentation.
- To Maintain relationships with contractors to ensure that the requirements of OceanaGold are achieved.
- To Minimise costs and maximise benefits to the Company by contractors working on company assets when required.
- Monitoring departments INX tasks/actions and ensure tasks/actions are prioritised and actioned accordingly.
- Communication with lessee’s.
Landscaping and Maintenance
Supervising and coordinating maintenance and landscaping of residential properties, site and project work areas:
- Mowing/spraying/weed-eating/pest control - OceanaGold commercial, residential and domestic properties.
- Mowing/spraying/path maintenance - parks (Slevin Park, Black Hill, parts Pit Rim).
- Contractor supervision.
- Tree felling, pruning/small tree removal.
- Rubbish removal.
- New property overhaul (scrub-bar, rubbish, etc).
- Maintenance of walkways managed by the company.
- Fertilising and Mulching.
- Attend pre-shift safety and tool-box safety meetings.
- Report all incidents and near misses and workplace hazards.
- Ensure relevant fixed and mobile equipment is maintained, ensuring effective and efficient equipment operation in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
- Build and maintain effective relationships in order to retain a high-performance workforce through engagement, communication and motivation.
- 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.
- Full and Current Driver Licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred.
Experience:
- Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Experience with integrated purchasing/inventory systems, preferably PRONTO or similar.
- Practical use of various items of mobile plant, equipment and hand tools.
- At least 5 years’ experience in project management or contractor management role required, preferably in a mining, engineering or construction environment.
- Safety Conscious and Positive Work Attitude.
WHAT'S ON OFFER:
- 2 Year Fixed Term Contract (external candidate) | Secondment (internal candidate)
- Residential role - live and work in Waihi, the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region
- 9-day fortnight roster (enjoy a long weekend, every second week)
- Hours of work: 6:30am to 4:00pm
- Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus
- Free Southern Cross Healthcare
- Life Insurance
- Free Gym Membership
- Discounts on retail and services
- 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 [email protected]
**Applications close 30 October 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED