Superintendent - Management Accounting

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OceanaGold seeks a Superintendent for Management Accounting to join Waihi on a full-time onsite basis. This residential role acts as a trusted business partner to operations, delivering proactive financial leadership, analysis and decision support to optimise production, control costs and maximise cash flow across mining, processing and maintenance. Expect monthly reporting, budgets, rolling forecasts, capital project business cases, financial modelling and KPI dashboards, and coaching finance staff. Requirements include a BCom, professional membership, 10+ years in a listed company and senior leadership experience. Tips: tailor your CV to show strategic leadership and capital project appraisal, confirm NZ eligibility and Waihi residency, and apply by 25 August 2026 at [email protected]; agency applications 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).

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

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Senior Management Team at our Waihi operation, as we continue to increase production at the existing site and develop a new mine in Wharekirauponga, as part of the Waihi North Project.

Location, location, location! You will be hard pressed to find a mine site in a more stunning location than Waihi, the gateway to the stunning Coromandel regiion. With a sunny climate, the beach just a 7-minute drive away and great outdoors activities and schools nearby, it is a great place to bring up family. Auckland is just a 2 hour drive away, with Hamilton and Tauranga readily accessible.

The key to the Superintendent - Management Accounting role, is to be a trusted and valued business partner, accountable for providing proactive financial leadership, analysis and commercial insight to the Waihi operation, ensuring operational leaders are supported with accurate financial information and robust decision-making tools to optimise production, manage costs, maximise cash flow and deliver sustainable value.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Champion a strong safety culture for all mining activities..
• Lead, develop and mentor members of the finance team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and high performance.
• Support capability development across operational leadership teams through financial education and coaching.
• Participate as a key member of the Waihi leadership team, providing financial leadership and strategic insight.
• Act as the primary finance business partner to operational departments including Mining, Processing, Technical Services, Maintenance, Supply Chain and Site Administration.
• Provide financial insight and challenge to support achievement of operational and financial objectives.
• Support leaders in understanding the financial implications of operational decisions and initiatives.
• Lead the preparation of monthly management reporting and performance reviews for the site leadership team and regional leadership.
• Analyse operational and financial performance against budget, forecast and prior periods.
• Identify key cost drivers, performance trends, risks and opportunities.
• Prepare clear and concise financial commentary explaining variances and operational impacts.
• Develop and maintain site performance dashboards and KPIs to support business decision-making.
• Lead the preparation, coordination and consolidation of annual budgets, life-of-mine plans, rolling forecasts and strategic planning activities for the Waihi operation..
• Provide financial modelling, scenario analysis and sensitivity assessments to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Drive cost management disciplines across the operation and promote cost-conscious decision-making.
• Partner with operational teams to develop business cases for capital projects and major expenditures.
• Evaluate investment proposals through financial modelling, NPV, IRR and payback analysis.
• Conduct detailed analysis of mining, processing and maintenance performance to understand financial impacts.
• Analyse unit costs and operational KPIs including mining costs, processing costs, sustaining capital, inventory, AISC and cash flow drivers.
• Support internal and external audit activities and implement agreed actions.
• Drive improvements in financial processes, systems, reporting and forecasting methodologies.

Qualifications

• BCom in Finance, Accountancy or Business Management or equivalent.
• Professional Accountancy association membership.                  
• Minimum 10 years financial and commercial experience within a listed company environment
• Previous experience in managing teams and relationships at a senior level.
• Previous experience in an extractive industry would be highly regarded.

Additional Information

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

• Residential role - live and work in Waihi, the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region
• Career Development Opportunities 
• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus
• Enjoy a long weekend every other week with a Mon-Fri, 9-day fortnight.
• 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 25 August 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. 

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED