Container Processing Technician
Summary
Processes sample containers at a gold mine, maintaining storage facilities and following safety procedures in a 5-on-2-off, 4-on-3-off shift pattern.
Our Macraes exploration team are on the hunt for a Container Processing Technician. The main task of this position will be to remove sand from sample containers. Working a 5 day on, 2 day off, 4 day on, 3 day off, 7:00am – 4:30pm roster, this is an opportunity to join New Zealand's largest gold mine.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Work independently to process sample containers
- Maintain the Macraes core shed storage facilities, stores and equipment in good order
- Carry out all sample storage and retrieval activities
- Comply with all safety requirements and observes all company policies and procedures
- Carry out all other duties that may reasonably be required
- Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) specified for equipment or tasks and be involved in the development and review of procedures when required
- Full and current drivers licence required, ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred
- Ability to work unsupervised completing repetitive tasks
- Basic level of computer competency
- Forklift licence is beneficial
- Current NZ Work Visa is required for this role
- Residential role, live and work in the stunning region of Otago, NZ
- 5 day on, 2 day off, 4 day on, 3 day off, 7:00am – 4:30pm roster based at Macraes mine
- Career Development Opportunities
- Competitive salary + bonus potential
- Free Southern Cross Healthcare Insurance
- Monthly health and wellbeing allowance
- Discounts on retail and services
- 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
OGC VALUES: CARE | RESPECT | INTEGRITY | PERFORMANCE | TEAMWORK
**Applications close 2 September 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
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 careers@oceanagold.com
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