Environmental Advisor

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OceanaGold is seeking an Environmental Advisor for the Macraes operation in Otago, NZ. This full time onsite role follows a 5 on 2 off and 4 on 3 off roster, 7:00am to 4:30pm, and focuses on coordinating environmental support, ensuring regulatory and consent compliance, and advising site projects. Ideal candidates hold a tertiary qualification in Environmental or Earth Sciences, with 5+ years post grad experience including at least 3 years in regulatory monitoring, mining experience, and skills in biodiversity, water management and hazardous substances. Proficiency in NZ RMA, Wildlife Act, ISO 14001, ArcGIS/QGIS, and MS Office is expected. Applications close 26 Feb 2026; shortlisting starts immediately. Apply by tailoring your CV to regulatory outcomes, demonstrating stakeholder engagement, and aligning with OceanaGold values.

Company Description

OceanaGold is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). With four operating mines—Haile in the USA, Didipio in the Philippines, and Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand—we are committed to safe, responsible mining that generates strong returns and supports sustainable development.

Our purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce power renewable energy, life-saving medical devices, and the technology that connects communities. Beyond this, our operations drive economic growth and improve health and education outcomes in the regions we serve, supporting over 3,700 direct jobs globally.

Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, and invest in, creating lasting value for all our stakeholders.

Job Description

Are you an Environment Advisor keen to build on your experience or continue your career in the mining sector? Come and join our Macraes mine site in this exciting opportunity, working a roster of 5 days on, 2 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off, 7:00am – 4:30pm daily.

The Environment Advisor is responsible for coordinating and providing functional environmental support to the Macraes Operation.  This role ensures compliance with statutory acts, regulations, consent conditions and company environmental standards, whilst providing environmental, site and consent knowledge across the mine site.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Assist the operation to meet all regulatory and OceanaGold requirements, standards, and guidelines.
• Liaise with personnel, consultants, auditors, and legal advisors to ensure company environmental performance and targets are achieved
• Provide environmental advice to operational teams and on site projects.
• Ensure site awareness of regulatory and statutory obligations through day-to-day liaison with other site departments.
• Establish and maintain relationships with relevant external stakeholders
• Identify, plan and (if appropriate) implement environmental improvements
• Undertake monitoring, and reporting of key requirements of the Macraes Operation.
• Support the preparation of regulatory approvals as required
• Ensure appropriate management of covenants and other biodiversity activities in line with consent conditions and relevant management plans

Qualifications

• Minimum of a tertiary qualification in Environmental or Earth Sciences, or similar.
• Full and Current Driver Licence, ability to drive manual vehicles and 4WD’s is preferred

Experience      

• A minimum of 5 years cumulative post graduate experience, with a minimum of 3 years work experience in a regulatory monitoring environment.
• Mining industry experience.
• Skills in a mixture of Biodiversity, Water management, and Hazardous Substances Management.
• Regulatory processes.
• Environmental monitoring and reporting.

Working knowledge of:

• Microsoft suite of programs: Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Project, PowerPoint, Teams.
• Report writing and presentation.
• New Zealand’s RMA and Wildlife Act.
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• Mapping software such as ArcGIS or QGIS
• Risk Management.

Additional Information

• Residential role, live and work in the stunning region of Otago, NZ.
• Competitive salary
• Discounts on retail and services
• Free Southern Cross Healthcare Insurance
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Onsite Physiotherapist and nurses suite
• Free transport to work
• Study assistance
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected

**Applications close 26 February 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately.

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]