SOX Readiness Project Manager (6-months fixed-term)

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OceanaGold is seeking a SOX Readiness Project Manager for a six-month fixed-term assignment in Dunedin to lead the NZ SOX readiness programme for the commercial team, coordinating Finance, Procurement and control owners to close priority remediation actions and produce audit-ready evidence. The role is onsite with occasional travel to Macraes and Waihi, operating on a 5 days on, 2 days off, then 4 days on, 3 days off roster from 7:00 to 4:30. Success hinges on delivering a clear action plan, proactive risk and issue management, and strong stakeholder engagement to keep actions moving. To apply, tailor your CV to SOX, controls and cross-functional delivery, confirm NZ work rights, and note the 23 August 2026 deadline; agencies not accepted.

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).

Job Description

Our Dunedin-based financial team are on the search for a SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) Readiness Project Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract position. Reporting to the Financial Accounting Superintendent, this role will look to project manage and support the NZ SOX readiness programme for our commercial team, keeping the work on track and ensuring key actions, owners and deadlines are clear. The position will coordinate with Finance, Procurement, Internal Controls and relevant operational or technical control owners to close priority remediation actions, as well as support practical, audit-ready documentation and evidence so controls can transition into business-as-usual ownership.

This role will work a 5 days on, 2 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off, 7:00 – 4:30pm roster. It will predominately be based from our Dunedin city office, however, some travel to our Macraes and Waihi mines will be required at times. If you’re a highly organised, delivery-focused, collaborative project manager that can comfortably work through ambiguity and competing priorities, we want to hear from you!

Key tasks and responsibilities:

Programme Management and Delivery 

• Maintain a simple delivery plan covering open actions, owners, due dates, dependencies and key programme milestones. 
• Run a regular delivery rhythm, including action follow-up, risk identification and escalation of overdue or blocked items. 
• Prepare concise progress updates showing completed actions, key risks, upcoming priorities and decisions required. 

Control Remediation, Documentation and Evidence 

• Support closure of priority control remediation actions across Finance, Procurement and related non-financial control areas. 
• Help control owners improve process narratives, control descriptions, evidence templates and action plans where required. 
• Review supporting evidence for completeness and practicality before management review, internal review or external audit walkthroughs. 

Stakeholder Engagement and Change Management 

• Work constructively with Finance, Procurement, Internal Controls, site and technical teams to help close agreed actions. 
• Explain control and evidence requirements in clear, practical terms for control owners and reviewers. 
• Facilitate targeted working sessions where needed to resolve issues and prepare teams for walkthroughs or testing. 

Governance, Reporting and Handover 

• Keep a clear view of overall NZ SOX readiness status, open risks, unresolved actions and next steps. 
• Support governance updates, internal reviews and external audit walkthrough preparation as required. 
• Provide a practical handover at the end of the engagement covering completed work, open items, key risks and ongoing ownership. 

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in accounting, audit, risk, internal controls, finance transformation or project delivery. 
• Professional qualification in accounting, audit, risk or project management desirable but not essential. 
• Applicants must have current New Zealand work rights / visa to be considered.

Experience:    

• Experience coordinating internal controls, SOX readiness, audit remediation or similar project work in a finance environment. 
• Able to manage action plans, follow up owners, track risks and provide clear status reporting. 
• Practical understanding of financial controls, control evidence, process documentation and audit walkthrough requirements. 
• Comfortable working with Finance and Procurement teams, and with non-financial control owners where required. 
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint; experience with Workiva, Blackline or similar systems desirable. 

Additional Information

• Dunedin city based office (some travel to Macraes and Waihi mines will be required)
• 9-day fortnight roster, with a 3-day weekend every fortnight
• Monthly health and wellbeing allowance
• Discounts on retail and services
• 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 23 August 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 [email protected]
 

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED