Are you tired of FIFO? Missing family, friends and milestone celebrations regularly?
Imagine having a true work-life balance located in the stunning region of Waihi, NZ. No more FIFO! No more extreme heat waves! Experience the unbeatable lifestyle of a stunning residential mining location, just a short distance away from the most incredible beaches and awe-inspiring scenery. Your days off are available for hiking, adventuring, fishing, and skiing in winter.This is an exciting opportunity to join our Projects team as we progress to the feasibility study stage for a new gold mine at Wharekirauponga, 10km north from the existing minesite in Waihi. A rich gold deposit of over 1.5m ounces of gold has been identified and the project is on the government's list of projects to be fast tracked through the consenting process.You will be primarily responsible for all aspects related to the project site investigations, mine design, mine infrastructure planning and decline development for the underground mine.  This key role ensures that all aspects of site investigation, mine design and initial development  is carried out as efficiently as possible from a technical perspective. Key responsibilities:Project manage studies involving a range of disciplines of internal experts and external consultants to produce optimal project outcomesSupport the Underground Development Manager with mine design, infrastructure planning and production schedules.Carry out mine engineering studies on initial to advanced targets to increase Reserves.Develop optimised documented Life of Mine plans for future underground operations, including material movements, equipment requirements, staffing levels, capital and operating costs.Manage mine infrastructure design such as ventilation and water management.Prepare mining schedules for use in life of mine planning, studies, quarterly forecasts and budgets.Maintain an activity-based cost budgeting system.Complete internal technical audits and prepare site for corporate technical auditsPrepare annual Reserve manual and Reserve statements.Complete stope designs to a high standard ensuring metal recovery maximised as efficiently as possible.Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies and consent conditions.