Mine Planner - Maramarua Mine

About the Company

Bathurst Resources is New Zealand’s biggest specialist coal mining business. Each year, the company produces more than 2.2 million tonnes of coal and employs over 550 people. Around 80% of its output is directed to steelmaking, and roughly one-third of that supports local New Zealand steel producers. Its premium thermal coal also helps power major food and dairy operations.

Maramarua Mine is an open-cut operation that supplies low-ash, low-sulphur thermal coal to the domestic market. Located in Waikato, it sits about 20 km south of Bombay in South Auckland, or around 50 km from Thames in Coromandel, giving you the option of city or coastal living.

The company is culturally diverse and places a strong emphasis on health and safety. Candidates with relevant experience are encouraged to put themselves forward.

The team values the principles of being safe, accountable, collaborative, and genuine.

What the Company Can Offer

• A Monday to Friday roster
• Competitive remuneration
• Relocation support
• Fully funded private medical cover for employees, with discounted coverage for family members
• Life insurance and disability cover

About the Role

The Mine Planner will support mining operations at Maramarua by delivering short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans and by providing engineering input in real time to help keep operations safe and efficient.

Reporting to the Mine Manager, this role connects planning and execution to make sure operational plans are realistic, workable, and aligned to site performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and keep up to date short-, medium-, and long-range mine plans and schedules
• Provide live engineering guidance to operations on active areas, mining sequence, and production priorities
• Track mine performance against the plan, including production results and reserve depletion
• Convert geological and technical information into practical mine plans and operational advice
• Help drive continuous improvement and better recovery of resources
• Support life-of-mine planning and reserve development work

Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification in mining engineering or a closely related field
• Experience in an open-cut mining setting, preferably coal
• Strong mine planning and scheduling capability
• The ability to offer practical, real-time operational support
• Clear communication and strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience using mine planning software such as Vulcan will be an advantage

Additional Information

Applications close on Sunday, 19 July 2026 at 11:59 pm.

Shortlisting may begin as applications are received, and a suitable candidate may be selected before the closing date.

The successful applicant will need to complete a pre-employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol testing.

Applicants must have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa.