Exploration Superintendent - Brownfields

Imagine having a true work-life balance living in the stunning region of Otago. Due to ongoing growth across our Macraes exploration team, we are on the search for an Exploration Superintendent. If you are keen to utilise and further develop your management experience and join New Zealand's largest gold mine, read on! This is a drive in, drive out opportunity from nearby Dunedin or Oamaru, each with stunning landscapes, adventures and beaches to explore! For the more adventurous, Queenstown is just a 3 hour drive, offering endless amounts of exciting activities (skiing, hiking, water sports, fishing and more) to enjoy on your days off. This role will see you overseeing the operational execution of near-mine and brownfields exploration programs. Additionally, this position bridges strategic direction and field implementation, managing teams, budgets, and technical outputs while ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.The position holder will be required to work in all operational areas of the mine as well as in the field and develop productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Training and professional development will be provided to ensure efficient and effective performance of duties. Mon-Fri 9-day fortnight roster - enjoy a long weekend every other week.Key Tasks and Responsibilities:Develop and lead the strategic direction of exploration programsOversee multiple exploration teams and contractors across sites - providing leadership and coaching where requiredManage and update exploration budgets/ forecasts, schedules, and resource allocation.Ensure alignment of exploration programs with the LOMP and short – medium term mine schedules through strong working relationships with technical services, mine planning, processing, capital projects, EASP.Ensure integration of geological, geochemical, and other relevant data into geological models.Monitor and review QAQC, completing weekly and monthly reportingComplete internal and external technical reports and regulatory submissions as required.Provide leadership in safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence.Demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement through contributing to the optimisation of systems, processes and procedures, regularly reviewing and identifying new opportunities.