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About Us:

Bathurst Resources is New Zealand ’s largest coal-specialist 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 local Kiwi steel producers. Our high-quality, thermal-grade coal fuels are used to help drive the engines of many iconic food and dairy businesses.

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

We can offer you:

• Monday – Friday roster (43.75 hours per week)
• Flexible location – based in either Christchurch, or Westport
• Competitive Salary
• Relocation assistance
• Private Medical Insurance fully funded for employees and reduced rates for family members
• Life and Disability Insurance

About The Role:

Are you a strategic Mining Engineer with a focus on long-term project viability? We are seeking an experienced professional to join our team in a key future planning capacity, focusing on the future development of our assets across New Zealand and abroad.

This role moves away from day-to-day operational tasks to focus on the "big picture." You will be instrumental in conducting feasibility studies and long-term planning for our Buller Plateaux and Waikato operations, while also providing critical engineering support for our international developments in Canada.

Reporting to the Export Projects Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Developing robust long-term schedules and strategic mine designs across multiple regions.
• Investigating and evaluating business improvement opportunities to maximise efficiency across our operations.
• Providing expert engineering advice across our new projects and future developments.
• Translating complex geological and engineering data into clear technical reports to support investment and development decisions.
• Collaborating with interdepartmental teams to achieve optimal resource utilisation and project delivery.

What you will bring to the role:

• An absolute commitment to health and safety and a proactive approach to risk management.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering.
• Extensive experience in opencast mining, with a proven track record in long-term strategic planning and project development.
• The ability to manage complex technical data and translate it into actionable engineering solutions across different sites (NZ and Offshore).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

How to apply:

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

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• Applications close Sunday 19 April 2026 at 11:59pm.

• We will begin shortlisting for the role as we receive applications and may choose a successful candidate prior to the close date.

• 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.