Continuous Mining, Resources & Energy Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Operations Excellence Manager

at Mercury

This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty(Hybrid)

mobile + laptop + annual salary reviews

Flexibility to be based in Rotorua or Taupo
Coach frontline leaders to solve problems and sustain improvement
Excellent benefits including additional leave & WFH flexibility

Flexibility to be based in Rotorua or Taupo
Coach frontline leaders to solve problems and sustain improvement
Excellent benefits including additional leave & WFH flexibility

Champion operational discipline and continuous improvement, embedding standards, performance visibility and frontline capability across operations.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

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Shutdown Planner

at Mercury

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This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

mobile + laptop + annual salary reviews

Flexibility to be based along the Waikato River at our Hydro Stations
Plan & schedule major hydro shutdowns, turnarounds & outages
Excellent benefits including additional leave & WFH flexibility

Flexibility to be based along the Waikato River at our Hydro Stations
Plan & schedule major hydro shutdowns, turnarounds & outages
Excellent benefits including additional leave & WFH flexibility

Own safe, high‑quality hydro plant shutdowns with best‑practice planning that protects assets and delivers results.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

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Listed ten hours ago

Operations Excellence Manager

at Mercury

This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty(Hybrid)

mobile + laptop + annual salary reviews

Flexibility to be based in Rotorua or Taupo
Coach frontline leaders to solve problems and sustain improvement
Excellent benefits including additional leave & WFH flexibility

Flexibility to be based in Rotorua or Taupo
Coach frontline leaders to solve problems and sustain improvement
Excellent benefits including additional leave & WFH flexibility

Champion operational discipline and continuous improvement, embedding standards, performance visibility and frontline capability across operations.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

10h ago

Listed nine hours ago

Shutdown Planner

at Mercury

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

mobile + laptop + annual salary reviews

Flexibility to be based along the Waikato River at our Hydro Stations
Plan & schedule major hydro shutdowns, turnarounds & outages
Excellent benefits including additional leave & WFH flexibility

Flexibility to be based along the Waikato River at our Hydro Stations
Plan & schedule major hydro shutdowns, turnarounds & outages
Excellent benefits including additional leave & WFH flexibility

Own safe, high‑quality hydro plant shutdowns with best‑practice planning that protects assets and delivers results.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

9h ago

Listed six days ago

Geothermal Power Plant Operator

at Eastland Generation

This is a Full time job

Kawerau, Bay of Plenty

Join us in building a sustainable future for Aotearoa
Support team and safety-first culture
Competitive salary and excellent staff benefits

Join us in building a sustainable future for Aotearoa
Support team and safety-first culture
Competitive salary and excellent staff benefits

Now is the time to join Eastland Generation, a specialist renewable energy developer in a phase of rapid growth.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

6d ago

Listed eleven hours ago

Senior Process Maintenance Fitter

at OceanaGold (New Zealand) Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Waihi, Waikato

Competitive salary +Private Medical

Live and work in Waihi, the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region.
Join an expanding international gold mining company.
Competitive salary and benefits package.

Live and work in Waihi, the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region.
Join an expanding international gold mining company.
Competitive salary and benefits package.

Join our Processing plant maintenance team at Waihi as we create a new senior role as we look at continued production ramp up.

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

11h ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Operations Support Specialist

at Channel Infrastructure NZ

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

One Tree Point, Northland

- Competitive remuneration package
High-impact role on a major redevelopment with room to grow

- Competitive remuneration package
High-impact role on a major redevelopment with room to grow

Provide operational support to deliver the Marsden Point site redevelopment.

subClassification: Oil & Gas - OperationsOil & Gas - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

25d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Technical Engineer (Reticulation)

at Orion NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Play a key role in ensuring safe and reliable performance of reticulation asse
Provide expert advice across network design, maintenance and development
Work on complex and meaningful engineering challenges every day

Play a key role in ensuring safe and reliable performance of reticulation asse
Provide expert advice across network design, maintenance and development
Work on complex and meaningful engineering challenges every day

Put your technical expertise to work keeping our network safe, resilient and ready for anything

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

20d ago

Listed five days ago

Process Engineer

at Greymouth Petroleum Limited

This is a Full time job

Bell Block, Taranaki

Oil and Gas Process Engineer - solve live production challenges, and lead projects end-to-end in a hands-on role at the heart of NZ’s energy sector.

subClassification: Oil & Gas - Engineering & MaintenanceOil & Gas - Engineering & Maintenance

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

5d ago

Listed four days ago

Network Controller

at Orion NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Be at the centre of keeping the network running smoothly
Make real-time decisions that impact the wider community
Build your skills in a high-trust, fast-paced environment

Be at the centre of keeping the network running smoothly
Make real-time decisions that impact the wider community
Build your skills in a high-trust, fast-paced environment

Your skills combined with our network, a combination that keeps things moving

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

4d ago

Listed five hours ago

Process Maintenance Fitter

at OceanaGold (New Zealand) Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Waihi, Waikato

Competitive salary & benefits package

Grow your career with an expanding international gold mining company.
Live and work in Waihi, the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region.
Competitive salary and benefits package including private medical insurance.

Grow your career with an expanding international gold mining company.
Live and work in Waihi, the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region.
Competitive salary and benefits package including private medical insurance.

Join our Waihi processing plant maintenance team as a Maintenance Fitter. Live and work in the stunning Coromandel region.

subClassification: Mining - ProcessingMining - Processing

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

5h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Asset Lifecycle Engineer - Zone Substations

at Paragon Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Join a high-performing team with an awesome culture
Relocate to Dunedin, Christchurch or Central Otago!
Generous salary + benefits

Join a high-performing team with an awesome culture
Relocate to Dunedin, Christchurch or Central Otago!
Generous salary + benefits

Apply your high-voltage engineering expertise to drive lifecycle strategy and reliability for Aurora Energy’s zone substation assets.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

13d ago

Listed eight hours ago

Switching Operator & Planner

at Omexom New Zealand

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Albany, Auckland

Company provided health insurance for employees and dependents
6% Kiwisaver employer contribution and 9% after 10 years of service
Company provided Life Insurance

Company provided health insurance for employees and dependents
6% Kiwisaver employer contribution and 9% after 10 years of service
Company provided Life Insurance

We are currently seeking to employ a Switching Operator & Planner to assist with the planning and implementation of planned switching.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

8h ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Operational Practices Lead (Electricity distribution standards)

at Paragon Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Operational Standards role across Electricity!
A culture to be part of and proud of
Dunedin location with fantastic relocation package on offer!

Operational Standards role across Electricity!
A culture to be part of and proud of
Dunedin location with fantastic relocation package on offer!

Join us in this thoughtfully reshaped role where you'll combine stakeholder engagement and network standards!

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

15d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Asset Inspector - Cromwell (Central Otago)

at Delta

This is a Full time job

Cromwell, Otago

Competitive Hourly Rate + Allowances + Benefits ++

Grow your career in a critical, hands-on network role
Make an impact with a safety-first, quality-driven team
Stay local while building specialist technical capability

Grow your career in a critical, hands-on network role
Make an impact with a safety-first, quality-driven team
Stay local while building specialist technical capability

Protect Critical Electricity Assets While Enjoying the Central Otago Lifestyle

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

12d ago

Listed four days ago

Mechanical Generation Technicians

at Contact Energy

This is a Full time job

Taupo Central, Waikato

Competitive remuneration and benefits package

Geothermal mech maintenance in Taupō, keep the plant running strong
Hands-on overhauls, repairs & inspections on heavy rotating plant
Calibrations, machining & technical repairs—variety every week

Geothermal mech maintenance in Taupō, keep the plant running strong
Hands-on overhauls, repairs & inspections on heavy rotating plant
Calibrations, machining & technical repairs—variety every week

If big kit, clever fixes and keeping a power station reliable is your thing then you’ll love this role!

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

4d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Process Controller

at TRILITY Pty Ltd

This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

Attractive remuneration package
Interesting and varied work
Live locally and give back to your community!

Attractive remuneration package
Interesting and varied work
Live locally and give back to your community!

Join our close knit team and use your skills in all facets of water and wastewater treatment plant operations.

subClassification: Natural Resources & WaterNatural Resources & Water

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

14d ago

Listed four days ago

Business Partner – Training

at OceanaGold (New Zealand) Ltd

This is a Full time job

Waihi, Waikato

Competitive salary & benefits

Grow your career with an international gold mining business!
Competitive package including benefits package, bonuses and private medical
Live and work in Waihi NZ, the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region

Grow your career with an international gold mining business!
Competitive package including benefits package, bonuses and private medical
Live and work in Waihi NZ, the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region

Experience an unbeatable lifestyle of a residential mining location, a short distance away from the most incredible beaches and awe-inspiring scenery.

subClassification: Health, Safety & EnvironmentHealth, Safety & Environment

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

4d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Quarry Supervisor

at Bound Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$110,000 – $120,000 p.a + Car + Bonus & benefits

Ongoing development and clear pathways for progression
A competitive salary package + all inclusive company vehicle
Staff benefits: Employee education and welfare funding programmes

Ongoing development and clear pathways for progression
A competitive salary package + all inclusive company vehicle
Staff benefits: Employee education and welfare funding programmes

A genuine opportunity to lead and influence high-performing teams and grow your career with amazing development programs, career pathways and benefits

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

24d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Design Estimator

at Northpower Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Competitive salary + vehicle + company perks
Career development and professional growth opportunities
Work with a well established brand

Competitive salary + vehicle + company perks
Career development and professional growth opportunities
Work with a well established brand

Northpower are seeking a skilled Design Estimator to support the planning and delivery of overhead and underground electricity distribution projects.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

11d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Geothermal

at Contact Energy

This is a Full time job

Wairakei, Waikato

Competitive remuneration and benefits package

Lead geothermal engineering that helps decarbonise Aotearoa
Be the SME—own standards, solve complex plant challenges
Mentor top engineers across a world-class geothermal fleet

Lead geothermal engineering that helps decarbonise Aotearoa
Be the SME—own standards, solve complex plant challenges
Mentor top engineers across a world-class geothermal fleet

Senior Mechanical Engineer leading geothermal assets, people and projects that keep plants safe, reliable and future-ready

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

17d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Hydro

at Contact Energy

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Competitive remuneration and benefits package

Shape the future of critical hydro assets
Varied engineering work across real projects
Flexible location and supportive team culture

Shape the future of critical hydro assets
Varied engineering work across real projects
Flexible location and supportive team culture

Help keep essential hydro assets safe, reliable, and high performing, while shaping long‑term asset decisions across Aotearoa

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

17d ago

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