26 unlicensed mining jobs in New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Waikato

$60-$70 (AUD)

Various operator positions available + training provided
Experience in related industries encouraged - forestry, agriculture, & civil
Long-term opportunity to upskill & develop your career in Australia

FIFO mining operator roles from NZ to Perth. Mining experience isn't essential - the right attitude is!

Recruited byDaanica DeWolfe

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

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Heavy Machinery Operator (dozer and/or excavator)

at Precision Exploration Drilling

This is a Full time job

Otago

$60-$70 (AUD)

Various operator positions available + training provided
Experience in related industries encouraged - forestry, agriculture, & civil
Long-term opportunity to upskill & develop your career in Australia

FIFO mining operator roles from NZ to Perth. Mining experience isn't essential - the right attitude is!

Recruited byDaanica DeWolfe

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

Featured

Listed nineteen days ago

Entry Level Offsiders

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

DRILLER’S OFFSIDERS | $120K+ STARTING Rate plus 12% superannuation.
Two week on one week off roster.
PXD is a privately owned Australian drilling company.

Precision Exploration Drilling (PXD) is looking for hardworking New Zealanders ready to relocate to Western Australia and join our drilling crews.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

19d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Heavy Machinery Operator (dozer and/or excavator)

This is a Full time job

Waikato

$60-$70 (AUD)

Various operator positions available + training provided
Experience in related industries encouraged - forestry, agriculture, & civil
Long-term opportunity to upskill & develop your career in Australia

FIFO mining operator roles from NZ to Perth. Mining experience isn't essential - the right attitude is!

Recruited byDaanica DeWolfe

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

22d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Heavy Machinery Operator (dozer and/or excavator)

This is a Full time job

Otago

$60-$70 (AUD)

Various operator positions available + training provided
Experience in related industries encouraged - forestry, agriculture, & civil
Long-term opportunity to upskill & develop your career in Australia

FIFO mining operator roles from NZ to Perth. Mining experience isn't essential - the right attitude is!

Recruited byDaanica DeWolfe

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

22d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Heavy Machinery Operator (dozer and/or excavator)

Invercargill Central, Southland

This is a Full time job

Canterbury

$60-$70 (AUD)

Positions from dump truck to digger operator + blast hole drillers
Experience in related industries encouraged - forestry, agriculture, & civil
Long-term opportunity to upskill & develop your career in Australia

FIFO mining operator roles from NZ to Perth. Mining experience isn't essential - the right attitude is!

Recruited byDaanica DeWolfe

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

22d ago

Listed one day ago

Industrial Operator

at Rio Tinto

This is a Full time job

Benefits designed to make life better

Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority
We’re guided by our values of care, courage and curiosity
A world of opportunity – come and grow your career with us

Full training provided. Flexible 12-hour roster with 4 days off. Join a supportive team. No experience needed.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

1d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Maintenance Trades

This is a Full time job

Waikato

$60-$75 (AUD)

Heavy Diesel Mechanic & Serviceperson roles available
Experience in related industries encouraged - forestry, agriculture, & civil
Long-term opportunity to upskill and develop your career in Australia

Various FIFO mining trades roles from Auckland to Perth. Mining experience isn't essential - the right attitude is!

Recruited byDaanica DeWolfe

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

11d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Experienced Diamond Drillers

at Titeline Drilling Pty Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland Airport, Auckland(Remote)

1:1, 20:10 or 2:1 roster for Work-Life Balance
Return Flights (ex all major New Zealand cities)
Job Security - Long Term Contracts with Room to Grow!

We are currently seeking Experienced Diamond Drillers for long term projects in Northern Territory, Queensland, NSW and South Australia, FIFO (ex NZ)

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty one days ago

General Labourers

at Unite Recruit Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canterbury

$24.50 to $26.00 per hour + 8% holiday pay

$24.50 to $26.00 per hour + 8% holiday pay
Ongoing work + Pays weekly
Temp to perm opportunities

Unite Recruit is hiring GENERAL LABORUERS to work in Christchurch. Apply today!

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Construction(Construction)

21d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Maintenance Trades

This is a Full time job

Canterbury

Positions such as Heavy Diesel Mechanics & Servicepersons
Experience in related industries encouraged - forestry, agriculture, & civil
Long-term opportunity to upskill and develop your career in Australia

Various FIFO mining trades roles from Auckland to Perth! Mining experience isn't essential - the right attitude is

Recruited byDaanica DeWolfe

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

11d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Maintenance Trades

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Otago

Positions such as Heavy Diesel Mechanics & Servicepersons
Experience in related industries encouraged - forestry, agriculture, & civil
Long-term opportunity to upskill and develop your career in Australia

Various FIFO mining trades roles from Auckland to Perth! Mining experience isn't essential - the right attitude is

Recruited byDaanica DeWolfe

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

11d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Finishing Operator

at Adecco New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Oamaru, Otago

No experience required - FULL training provided
Earn while you learn with full on-the-job training
Stable full-time/casual role

manufacturing, labourer, general work

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators classification: Construction(Construction)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty two days ago

Underground Mining Supervisor

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Competitive Salary, Health Insurance + Benefits

Residential role, live and work in the stunning region of Otago, NZ
7 on / 7 off, day/night shift roster
Work amongst an experienced underground team

Our underground mine operations team are on the hunt for an Underground Supervisor / Shift Boss. Come and work at New Zealand's largest gold mine!

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

22d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Leasehand

at NES Fircroft

This is a Contract/Temp job

New Plymouth, Taranaki

Top day rates and even time roster
You MUST have the legal right to work and live in NZ to apply.
Apply or phone for a confidential chat

Work on the pioneering Superhot geothermal exploration project as well as other renewables and conventional oil and gas energy work.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

18d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Underground Mining Supervisor (Otago, New Zealand)

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Competitive Salary, Health Insurance + Benefits

Residential role, live and work in the stunning region of Otago, NZ
7 on / 7 off, day/night shift roster
Work amongst an experienced underground team

Our underground mine operations team are on the hunt for an Underground Supervisor / Shift Boss. Come and work at New Zealand's largest gold mine!

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

22d ago

Listed four days ago

Underground Cabolt Operator (Otago based)

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Competitive Salary, Health Insurance + Benefits

Join Macraes, New Zealand's largest gold mine
7 on / 7 off, day/night shift roster
Work amongst an experienced underground team

Bring your Underground Cabolt Operator experience to Macraes! Work with an experienced team to drill, install and grout ground support cables.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed six days ago

Comminution Operator

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Dunedin, Otago

Salary + Benefits + Accommodation $

Permanent role with 7:7 roster - enjoy strong work-life balance
Help bring a new gold processing operation into production
Competitive pay + career growth - develop with an expanding mining business

Be part of a new gold mining operation and help drive production from day one! Competitive Salary + Health Insurance + Accommodation Allowance

subClassification: Mining - ProcessingMining - Processing classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

6d ago

Listed four days ago

Underground Cabolt Operator

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Competitive Salary, Health Insurance + Benefits

Join Macraes, New Zealand's largest gold mine
7 on / 7 off, day/night shift roster
Work amongst an experienced underground team

Bring your Underground Cabolt Operator experience to Macraes! Work with an experienced team to drill, install and grout ground support cables.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

4d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Macraes Summer Internship — Underground Surveyor

This is a Contract/Temp job

Paid internship opportunity

Work at Macraes, New Zealand's largest gold mine
Paid internship across the 2026/27 university holidays
Develop your career with hands-on learning and experience

Develop an understanding of how drilling accuracy can affect development performance, including overbreak and underbreak with this summer internship!

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

13d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Underground Mine Superintendent

at Macmahon

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Competitive renumeration and full-time employment

Lead a team in a flagship underground mining project
Make a real impact on site culture and performance
Enjoy a permanent FIFO or Residential opportunity

Macmahon Underground is returning to New Zealand - Lead the way at Snowy River, driving safety, performance and our team culture.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

11d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Macraes Summer Internship — Environmental Rehabilitation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Paid internship opportunity

Work at Macraes, New Zealand's largest gold mine
Paid internship across the 2026/27 university holidays
Develop your career with hands-on learning and experience

Bring your Environmental / Agricultural Science knowledge to Macraes and work on an interesting project across the summer holidays!

subClassification: Health, Safety & EnvironmentHealth, Safety & Environment classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

13d ago

Listed six days ago

Gold Room Operator

This is a Full time job

Dunedin, Otago

Salary + Benefits + Accommodation $

Permanent role with 7:7 roster - enjoy strong work-life balance
Play a key role in gold production and operational success
Competitive pay + career growth - develop with an expanding mining business

Join Snowy River Gold Mine from the ground up as a Gold Room Operator and enjoy excellent benefits, a 7/7 roster, and long-term career growth!

subClassification: Mining - ProcessingMining - Processing classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

6d ago

Listed five days ago

Waihi Summer Internship – Geologist Resource Development Support

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Waihi, Waikato

Competitive hourly rate

Live and work at Waihi NZ, the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region
Grow your career with an international gold mining business!
Work on true life projects at an expanding gold mine.

A Summer Internship at OceanaGold Waihi! a multi-national gold mining company situated at the gateway to the Coromandel Peninsula.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

5d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Tele-Remote Operators

This is a Full time job

Dunedin, Otago(Remote)

Salary + Benefits + Accommodation $

Permanent role with 7:7 roster - enjoy strong work-life balance
Shape a growing underground operation - make a real impact from day one
Competitive pay + career growth - develop with an expanding mining business

Tele-Remote Operators | Mining | Reefton 7 On / 7 Off Roster | Competitive Salary + Health Insurance + Accommodation Allowance

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

20d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Processing Supervisor