Stores Supervisor (Mobile Plant Maintenance)

About Us:

Bathurst Resources is New Zealand’s largest specialist coal mining company. We produce over 2.2 million tonnes of coal each year and proudly employ over 550 people.  About 80 percent of our production is used for steel making of which one third is used by a local Kiwi steel mill. Our high-quality, thermal-grade coals fuels are used to help drive the engines of many iconic South Island food and dairy businesses.

The Stockton Opencast Mine is located close to the coast on a plateau in the Buller coalfield, 35 km north of Westport. This is one of New Zealand’s largest mines with a long history of coal production and produces high value coal for export to the world’s leading steel makers.

Situated in the heart of the Buller region our employees enjoy a balance of work and leisure with local pursuits including a variety of water sports, mountain-biking, tramping, fishing, community activities and much more. 

Be Safe – Be Accountable – Be a Team – Be Real

The Role:

Filter out all the other roles, put an end to the exhaustive search, and inject yourself into this one – we’ve got the job for you!

Reporting to the stores Superintendent you will oversee all stores (inventory warehousing) activities on site for our Mobile Plant maintenance operation to ensure the efficient, accurate, and safe management of critical mobile plant parts and components that support mining operations. You will lead a small, capable team to service our mobile plant maintenance technicians and mechanics, ensuring our equipment is proactively maintained to the highest safety standards.

To be successful in the role you must have:

• New Zealand Working Rights

• Experience in the Mining Industry (advantageous) 

• Experience in managing inventory stores/warehousing

• A strong Health and Safety focus

• Excellent attendance record

• Proven leadership skills

• A high level of computer literacy and experience with inventory management systems.

• Experience with implementing and maintaining constant improvement initiatives. 

Culture & Benefits:

• 5:2 roster (Monday – Friday 10-hour shifts)

• Market leading pay

• Private Medical Insurance fully funded for employees and reduced rates for family members

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Transport to and from work (from the Westport Area)

How to apply:

If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please apply using the ‘QUICK APPLY’ button now.

Please note:

• Applications close Sunday 27 March 2026 at 11:59pm.

• Successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.

• Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.