Our Safe Behaviours Program Coordinator - H&S at OceanaGold

Macraes, Otago, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Health & Safety, Program Coordination, Meeting Leadership, Risk Assessment, Coaching, Feedback Provision, Incident Reporting, Safety Culture, Workshop Delivery, Compliance, Task Observation, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Driving

Industry

mining

Description

Company Description OceanaGold is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). With four operating mines—Haile in the USA, Didipio in the Philippines, and Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand—we are committed to safe, responsible mining that generates strong returns and supports sustainable development. Our purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce power renewable energy, life-saving medical devices, and the technology that connects communities. Beyond this, our operations drive economic growth and improve health and education outcomes in the regions we serve, supporting over 3,700 direct jobs globally. Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, and invest in, creating lasting value for all our stakeholders. Job Description The Macraes Health & Safety team are looking for an Our Safe Behaviours Program Coordinator. This 18-month fixed-term position will work to coordinate and lead regular (weekly/monthly) Our Safe Behaviour meetings with Opinion Leaders and Leadership teams across site. The aim of the Our Safe Behaviours programme is to improve site health, safety and wellbeing of our workers. This is achieved through encouraging workers to follow procedures, assess the risk, speak up and manage fatigue. Through identifying the behaviours which need to change we can then apply actions to encourage this change. If you have a passion for Health & Safety and want to work towards creating a safer work environment for our workforce, apply today! This position works a 5 on / 2 off / 4 on / 3 off roster, 7:00am - 4:30pm and is based at our Macraes Mine, East Otago. Key tasks and responsibilities: Coordinate and lead regular (weekly/monthly) Our Safe Behaviours meetings with Opinion Leaders and Leadership team Track and follow all safety suggestions through the site Our Safe Behaviours ‘game plan’ and provide update/feedback to Leadership team on regular basis Assist Health and Safety (H&S) department and Opinion Leaders to coach and follow the identified safety behaviours Keep posters and notice boards up to date with Our Safe Behaviours information Observe, reinforce, and provide feedback regarding the safety behaviours of workers, Supervisors and Management at pre-shift/chase meetings Support the site H&S team in encouraging workers to report incidents, injuries, near misses and hazards. Support workers, supervisors, and management team to drive compliance, and initiatives that positively influence the safety culture and performance of the site teams In partnership with the H&S team, coordinate, schedule and deliver the Our Safe Behaviours workshop to all new employees and workers Encourage and support compliance to safety programs and procedures Actively participate in Gold Standard Leadership program by undertaking work area inspections and task observations Write a monthly article for the site newsletter updating "Our Safe Behaviours" Actively participate in H&S rep meetings including sharing OSB information and updates Qualifications Experience in a mining environment either in open pit, processing, underground operations, or maintenance would be preferred but is not essential Full and Current Class 1 Driver Licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is preferred Additional Information Residential role, live and work in the stunning region of Otago, NZ. 5 on / 2 off / 4 on / 3 off, 7:00am - 4:30pm roster, based at our Macraes Mine, East Otago. Competitive salary Discounts on retail and services Monthly health & wellbeing allowance Living Our Values recognition program Onsite Physiotherapist and nurses suite Free transport to work Study assistance Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected OGC VALUES: CARE | RESPECT | INTEGRITY | PERFORMANCE | TEAMWORK **Applications close 25 April 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. YOU MATTER: OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at [email protected] PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Responsibilities

This role involves coordinating and leading regular meetings focused on the 'Our Safe Behaviours' program with Opinion Leaders and Leadership teams to improve site health, safety, and worker wellbeing. Key tasks include tracking safety suggestions, coaching identified safety behaviors, and ensuring safety information boards are current.