Underground Production Driller - Mining

OceanaGold · Macraes, Otago Region, New Zealand

Location
Macraes
Job Type
full-time
Posted
June 26, 2026

Job Description

Job Description

This is a residential role — live and work in the stunning region of Otago, New Zealand. 

Are you tired of FIFO? Missing family, friends and milestone celebrations regularly? Imagine having a true work-life balance living in the stunning region of Otago. Operating as a residential mine, these Macraes opportunities will be drive in, drive out from nearby Dunedin or Oamaru (or smaller towns closer to site), each with stunning landscapes, adventures and beaches to explore! For the more adventurous, Queenstown is just a 3‑hour drive, offering endless amounts of exciting activities (skiing, hiking, water sports, fishing and more) to enjoy on your days off. 

Our Macraes Underground Operations team are on the hunt for an experienced Production Driller. This role will involve safely operating Top Hammer drill rigs for the purpose of drilling blast holes for stope production and miscellaneous drilling. Addition...

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