Store Person - Underground Stores

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OceanaGold is hiring a Store Person for the above-surface stores at Macraes, Otago, on a 7 days on, 7 days off, 12 hour roster, reporting to the Underground Purchasing & Logistics Supervisor. You will manage inventory control, receiving and issuing stock, inwards/outwards shipping, data entry in Pronto or SAP, and forklift operation in a safe, tidy warehouse while supporting continuous improvement. This is a residential Otago role with a competitive package including health insurance and wellbeing support. Key requirements include NZ work rights, a full class 1 driver’s license, forklift competence with F license preferred, warehousing or mining logistics experience, and strong Excel data skills. Apply by 23 July 2026; agency applications will not be 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

Please note that this role is located in our above-surface stores warehouse. 

Reporting to the Underground Purchasing & Logistics Supervisor, you will be responsible for the storage, issue and receipting of warehouse stock, spares and consumables for our underground mining operation.

Working a 7 days on, 7 days off, 12hr (7am - 7pm) roster, within a positive team environment where knowledge is shared, this is a great opportunity to start or continue your career in the mining industry. On the job support and mentoring will go hand-in-hand with the experience you will bring to this stores role.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Inventory control - receiving, issuing, storage, inward/outward shipping of supply
• Daily and rolling stock takes, accurately recording levels
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Operating the forklift in a safe and efficient manner
• Housekeeping of the warehouse and remote yards in a safe, clean and tidy condition
• Comply with all safety requirements, company policies and procedures
• Data entry and processing of invoices in Pronto
• Supply of goods and materials in a timely manner
• Employ best practice inventory management and logistics processes

Qualifications

• Hold a NZ Visa / rights to work in NZ
• Hold a full, class 1 Drivers licence
• Competent and confident operating a forklift - F licence is preferred

Experience

• Previous experience in warehousing, logistics or parts within a mining sector
• Computer literacy is essential including Excel and Pronto or SAP
• Ideally hold a qualification relating to warehousing or logistics
• A high level of accuracy in stock taking and data entry
• A high degree of safety awareness
• Demonstrated experience providing solutions to problems
• A self-driven, results and improvement orientated approach
• The ability to communicate within a team environment
• Undertake periodic stock take of inventory and participate in continuous improvement initiatives

Additional Information

• Residential role, live and work in the stunning region of Otago, NZ.
• 7 days on, 7 days off, 7:00am to 7:00pm roster
• Competitive salary, bonus, and discounts
• Discounts on retail and services
• Free Southern Cross Healthcare Insurance
• Monthly health and wellbeing allowance
• 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

OGC VALUES: CARE | RESPECT | INTEGRITY | PERFORMANCE | TEAMWORK

**Applications close 23 July 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