Tele-Remote Operator | Underground Gold Mining

Competitive Salary + Accommodation Allowance + Private Health Insurance

7 Days On | 7 Days Off | Overtime Opportunities

Build Something Bigger Than a Job

Tradestaff is proud to be partnering with a rapidly growing mining company to recruit experienced Tele-Remote Operators for one of New Zealand's newest underground gold mining operations.

This is more than another underground mining role.

It's an opportunity to join the founding team behind a major underground gold operation as it prepares for first production and enters one of the most exciting stages of its journey.
With first gold production targeted within months, a planned mine life exceeding 10 years, and more than 150 roles expected to be created across the operation, the people who join now will help shape the future success of the business from day one.
For skilled underground mining professionals looking for long-term stability and genuine career progression, this is an opportunity worth considering.

Why Miners Are Joining This Operation

• Be part of the founding team that shapes the success of the mine

• Genuine career development and progression opportunities

• Long-term stability with a mine life exceeding 10 years

• First gold production targeted within months — be there from the beginning

• Operate modern tele-remote underground mining equipment

Why Join the Founding Team? The people who join now won't simply be employees.
They'll be among the first underground operators helping establish the culture, operational standards and future success of a growing underground mining operation.
As the workforce expands and production ramps up, opportunities for development, leadership and advancement will grow alongside it.
The best opportunities often go to the people who were there from the beginning.

What's In It For You?

• Competitive salary package

• 7 on / 7 off roster supporting work-life balance

• Overtime opportunities available

• Accommodation allowance provided

• Private health insurance

• Long-term employment with a growing mining operation

• Opportunity to work alongside experienced underground mining professionals

• Career development and progression opportunities

• Modern underground fleet and tele-remote technology

• Strong safety culture and supportive leadership team

About the Role
As a Tele-Remote Operator, you'll play a critical role in safely operating underground mining equipment from remote operating stations, allowing production to continue in areas that may not be immediately accessible following blasting or during restricted-entry periods.
Working closely with Underground Operations, Technical Services and Maintenance teams, you'll maximise productivity while maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate underground mobile equipment using tele-remote systems

• Safely bog and haul ore and waste from remote operating stations

• Monitor equipment performance and respond to operational issues

• Conduct pre-start inspections and system checks

• Maintain production targets while adhering to mine plans

• Identify and report equipment faults or ground hazards

• Complete operational records and production reports accurately

• Work closely with Underground Operations and Maintenance teams

• Ensure compliance with site operating procedures and safety standards

• Promote and maintain a positive safety culture across the operation

About You
To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• Previous experience operating underground mobile mining equipment in a hard rock mining environment

• Experience using tele-remote or remote-controlled mining equipment is highly regarded

• Strong understanding of underground production mining practices

• Experience operating Sandvik, Epiroc, CAT or similar underground equipment

• Current Driver Licence

• Strong commitment to health, safety and environmental performance

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• A proactive attitude and commitment to operational excellence

Desirable

• Previous experience within underground gold or metalliferous mining operations

• Previous experience operating tele-remote LHDs or production equipment

• Current First Aid Certificate

• Additional underground mining qualifications and certifications

• Experience with automated or remote mining technologies

Build Your Future Here Opportunities to join a mining operation at this stage are rare.

The workforce is growing, the operation is expanding and the foundations are being built right now.

If you're an experienced Tele-Remote Operator looking for long-term security, work-life balance and the opportunity to be part of something from the beginning, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to take the next step? Apply online today with your CV.