Field Technician (Drillers Off-sider)

Tradestaff Dunedin is looking for a highly reliable and hardworking Field Technician (Drillers Off-sider) to join the team at OceanaGold’s Macraes Mine.

This role is about more than being physically fit. You need to be someone who can genuinely handle long days, early starts, night shifts and a demanding rotating roster — and consistently turn up ready to work. Previous mining experience or proven experience working night shifts or rotating rosters is highly regarded.

This is a great opportunity to build experience in the mining industry, but you’ll need stamina, a strong safety mindset and a reliable attitude to succeed.

Location: Macraes Flat, East Otago
Start date: To be confirmed
Pay rate: $28 per hour | Weekly pay

What you’ll be doing

• Working alongside drilling operations as a Field Technician / Drillers Off-sider
• Handling and moving sample trays repeatedly throughout 12-hour shifts
• Completing physically demanding manual handling, with trays generally weighing 5–10kg and occasionally up to 25kg
• Following site operating procedures and strict health and safety requirements
• Working outdoors throughout the year in conditions ranging from extreme heat to cold and wet weather
• Communicating effectively with the wider team both face-to-face and via radio
• Supporting the drilling programme and completing general field-based duties as required

What we’re looking for

• Exceptional reliability — you must be able to consistently commit to the full roster and long workdays
• Previous mining experience OR proven experience working night shifts or rotating rosters is highly regarded
• Full NZ Driver Licence, with confidence driving manual vehicles preferred
• Physically fit and capable of repetitive lifting and manual work throughout a 12-hour shift
• Strong health and safety awareness, ideally with experience in an industrial or large-scale environment
• Comfortable working day and night shifts and outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test

The roster – make sure it works for you
This is a demanding roster, so it’s important you understand the commitment before applying.

• 7 days on / 7 days off / 7 nights on / 7 nights off
• 12-hour shifts, approximately 6:40am–7:00pm and 6:40pm–7:00am
• Company bus transport is available from both Dunedin and Oamaru
• The Dunedin bus departs at approximately 5:15am/pm and returns around 8:15pm/am
• You must have the flexibility in your home life to reliably maintain this work cycle

What’s on offer

• $28 per hour with weekly pay
• Company bus transport to and from Macraes Mine from Dunedin and Oamaru
• A genuine opportunity to gain further experience within the mining industry
• Exposure to a major New Zealand mining operation
• Temporary assignment with potential to extend depending on drilling programme requirements

If you have the reliability, stamina and proven ability to handle demanding shift work, we want to hear from you.

Apply online today or give the team a call on 03 474 0655 to find out more!

Why Tradestaff
We’re a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities. We’re also proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, which means we’re committed to high standards and ethical practices.