Commercial Coordinator (Procurement Officer) - Projects

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OceanaGold is looking for a Commercial Coordinator (Procurement Officer) to lead procurement for the Waihi North Project, including PO processing, vendor onboarding, invoice review, cost reconciliations, and monthly reporting for the Project Controls Manager. You will coordinate with design and procurement teams, monitor contracts, support local supplier relationships, and help prepare documentation to back purchasing and project controls. The successful candidate will have 5+ years in project administration, strong coordination and IT skills, and experience in a computerised purchasing environment (Pronto preferred), with NZ work eligibility and a valid driver licence. Benefits include a residential Waihi role, 7:30 to 5, competitive pay with bonus, healthcare, gym, career development. Apply by 30 July 2026; agencies not accepted; for help contact [email protected].

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Responsible for project coordination and administrative support for all work relating to the Waihi North Project. In conjunction with providing a variety of other duties to support wider OceanaGold project delivery.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Prepare and process purchase orders in accordance with executed contract agreements and respond to order issues that may arise.
• Communicate with suppliers as necessary to ensure compliance with company standards and accounting methodology.
• Organise and onboard new vendors.
• Review invoices, check against purchase order and organise approval for payment.
• Prepare monthly accounting reconciliations and accruals for review by Project Controls Manager.
• Coordinate, administer and prepare relevant documentation to support purchasing and project control functions as requested by Waihi Expansion Project Controls Manager and other WNP project managers.
• Scrutinise data from the various groups (design, procurement) and compile reports for costing and programming to the groups within the project.
• Creating and maintaining relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Assist with the evaluation and execution of local contracts.
• Assist with monitoring contracts and purchase orders, including extension, renewal and close-out.
• Communicating and presenting information to stakeholders regarding contracts.
• Facilitate project communication.
• Provide support to Project Controls Manager, project managers and business leaders when requested.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Business Administration, Project Management or similar is preferred.
• Full and Current Driver Licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred.

Experience:

• At least 5 years' experience in project administration and preferably have had exposure to consultant design and engineering work delivery and resource consenting processes.
• Excellent coordination, communication and computer skills and be able to organise systems and processes to meet overall objectives.
• Familiarisation and ability to work in a computerised purchasing environment (Pronto experience preferred) and structured inventory cataloguing systems is essential.
• Ability to operate as a team member in a customer focused environment is essential.

Additional Information

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

• Residential role - live and work in Waihi, the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region
• Hours of work: 7:30am to 5:00pm (Monday to Friday)
• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus
• 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 [email protected]

**Applications close 30 July 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED