Head of Exploration - Greenfields

Company Description

OceanaGold is a global intermediate gold and copper producer with more than 35 years of exploration, development and operating experience.  We have four operating mines – Haile in the USA, Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand, and Didipio in the Philippines and a global workforce of ~5,400 employees and contractors.

Our people, assets, and strategy are core to our success. Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, supply and invest in, to create value.  We are committed to safe and responsible mining that generates strong returns and contributes to sustainable development in the regions where we operate. OceanaGold is listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges (TSX: OGC; NYSE: OGC).

Job Description

Play a pivotal role in shaping OceanaGold's future growth by identifying, evaluating, and advancing high-potential greenfields exploration opportunities. This strategic role combines technical expertise, commercial awareness, and industry influence to help build a sustainable pipeline of discovery opportunities across our global portfolio.

As a key member of the Exploration group, you will leverage your understanding of mineral systems, geological terranes, and exploration trends to uncover and secure opportunities that align with OceanaGold's growth strategy. Success in this role will be driven by your ability to build strong relationships across the industry, influence stakeholders, and translate geological insights into business value.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develop a sustainable Greenfields exploration portfolio by identifying, pursuing, and securing external exploration opportunities aligned with OceanaGold’s growth strategy.  Builds and maintains a monitoring tool for tracking high potential greenfields opportunities and acts at the appropriate time to capture such opportunities.
• Conduct due diligence on projects of interest and supports the M&A function
• Provide key geological expertise and exploration guidance across the Company’s operations, aligning with the OGC’s wider vision and strategy for Exploration across the business.  This is achieved through commissioning terrane evaluations, then creating actionable insights arising from such evaluations
• Maintain a strong sector network that facilitates the identification of gold/gold-copper opportunities.
• Represent OGC’s interests in potential Joint Ventures as a member of JV Technical Committees, ensuring the exploration team conducts geoscientific investigation to the highest standards and that are fit-for-purpose, driving Joint Venture program direction, keeping abreast of project activity and progress, and reporting activities.
• Provide strategic and technical expertise and advice as required on matters relevant to the management of OGC’s global exploration program.
• Keep abreast of and disseminating relevant geoscience and technologic advances to maintain competitor advantage and technical excellence across the Group
• Provide technical leadership to site exploration and geology professionals, championing the use of governance tools (Portfolio Management, Work Program Approvals, QA/QC Standards, Performance Boards, etc) across greenfields exploration and provides support and guidance as to their effective use with site teams.
• Develop the annual greenfields plan and budget and ensures that this is executed as approved.
• Build and maintains effective communication and engagement skills to work at all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline.
• 20 + years experience in greenfields exploration and extensive exposure to mine geology, ideally across a range of geological environments and deposit types. 
• Deep understanding of mineral systems, exploration strategy, and project evaluation across multiple geological settings.
• Experience conducting technical and commercial due diligence, supporting growth initiatives, and managing joint venture relationships.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical capability, and ability to translate geological insights into business value.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders, lead technical programs, and deliver results in complex environments.
• International experience and a sound understanding of jurisdictional risks and opportunities. 
• Passionate about exploration, discovery, and creating long-term value.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Collaborative and influential, with the ability to build relationships across all levels.
• Results-focused, accountable, and driven to deliver on commitments.
• Adaptable, resilient, and energised by new challenges and opportunities.

Additional Information

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonuses
• Regular international travel 
• Discounts on retail and services
• Premium post ride facilities
• Wellness room
• Office surrounded by restaurants, shops and a short stroll to Southbank Parklands
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected

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