About UsBathurst Resources is New Zealand’s largest specialist coal mine company. We produced 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. Our Maramarua Mine is an opencast mine which produces a low-ash, low sulphur thermal coal for the domestic market.
It is located in the Waikato region 20km south of the Bombay’s (Auckland) or 50km from Thames (Coromandel) – you get to choose if you want the city life or the coast life. Be Safe – Be Accountable – Be a Team – Be RealWe Can Offer YouAn attractive and competitive remuneration packageCommitment to providing a safe working environmentExcellent team environmentA company that lives by its core valuesThe OpportunityOur team in Maramarua are looking for permanent full-time Mine Operators to join the team. Reporting to the Mine Supervisor you will operate a range of mobile heavy equipment and vehicles.
Is It Time To Dig a Little Deeper In Your Career Path? Do You Consider Yourself a Top-grade Operator? Experienced Staff In Either Mining, Forestry Or Civil Industries Are What We’re Looking For, And You Can Either Have a Solid Background In Dozer operationo CAT D8 – D11 Excavator operationo 100t – 400t (any larger excavators above 100t) Grader operationo CAT 16H Dump truck operationo CAT 777o CAT 789Or if you’re a superstar, experience operating all of them!What’s In It For YouAttractive pay based on skills and experienceTravel Allowance on offerYou will work a rotating roster of day and afternoon shifts (6 and 5 roster)Awesome benefits for you and your family to enjoy - Health and Life InsurancePermanent position and guaranteed hoursGrowth and development opportunities within a supportive teamWhat You Will Bring To The RoleExperience operating heavy mobile machinery, multi skilled operators will be highly regarded.
Suitable heavy machine operating experienceStrong focus on health and safety not only for yourself, but your colleagues alsoSelf-motivated with a positive attitude and the ability to think for yourselfBe reliable, honest and a flexible team playerIf you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, pleaseCLICK HEREPlease note 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. Applications close 29 August 2025 at 11:
59pmWe will begin shortlisting for the role as we receive applications and may choose a successful candidate prior to the close date.
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