Day Crew Operator

Day Crew 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 Day Crew Operators for one of New Zealand's newest underground gold mining operations.

This is more than another process plant 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 experienced processing 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

• Work in a modern processing plant with new equipment and technology

Why Join the Founding Team?
The people who join now won't simply be employees.
They'll be among the first operators helping establish the operating standards, culture and future success of a growing underground gold 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 processing professionals

• Career development and progression opportunities

• Modern processing plant and equipment

• Strong safety culture and supportive leadership team

About the Role
As a Day Crew Operator, you'll play a key role in supporting the safe and efficient operation of the processing plant by carrying out routine inspections, housekeeping, equipment monitoring and assisting with maintenance activities.
Working closely with the Control Room, Maintenance and Metallurgical teams, you'll help keep the plant operating safely, reliably and efficiently while maintaining high housekeeping and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine plant inspections and equipment checks

• Monitor conveyors, pumps, crushers, mills and processing equipment

• Identify and report equipment faults and operational issues

• Assist with plant start-ups, shutdowns and maintenance activities

• Carry out housekeeping across the processing plant

• Complete routine operational tasks and inspections

• Assist with isolations and permit-to-work activities

• Maintain accurate shift records and inspection reports

• Ensure compliance with site operating procedures and safety standards

• Promote a positive safety culture across the operation

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

• Previous experience in a mineral processing plant, mining, quarrying or heavy industrial environment

• Experience carrying out plant inspections and routine operational duties

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills

• Current Driver Licence

• Strong commitment to health, safety and environmental performance

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• A proactive attitude and commitment to operational excellence

Desirable

• Previous experience within underground gold or metalliferous mining operations

• Experience working in a processing plant day crew environment

• Current First Aid Certificate

• Loader, forklift or other mobile plant licences

• Additional mining or process plant qualifications

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 Day Crew 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.
Apply now or contact Deb Kelly (dkelly@tradestaff.co.nz) at Tradestaff for a confidential discussion.