Business Partner - People & Culture

Company Description

OceanaGold is a growing intermediate gold and copper producer committed to safely and responsibly maximizing the generation of Free Cash Flow from our operations and delivering strong returns for our shareholders.

We have a portfolio of four operating mines: the Haile Gold Mine in the United States of America; Didipio Mine in the Philippines; and the Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand. Our operations are supported by a global workforce with significant exploration, development and operating experience.

Our Purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce are essential to the renewable energy and transport sectors, life-saving medical devices and technology which connects communities around the world. Our activities also contribute to economic growth and improved health and education outcomes in the regions where we operate. We provide direct employment for over 3,700 people and indirect employment for many more.

Our Vision is to be a company people trust, want to work and partner with, supply and invest in, to create value. This Vision is brought to life by our Values – Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance and Teamwork – which put our people, host communities, the environment and our stakeholders at the forefront of our decision-making.

Check us out - www.oceanagold.com

Job Description

Join our dynamic People and Culture (P&C) team at Macraes. Business Partner with our people to enable them to contribute to our strategic team goals!

Responsibilities

• Interpreting employment legislation, regulations, policies and employment agreements to provide accurate and comprehensive generalist HR advice and assistance to managers and staff.  
• Contributing to the development of best practice policies, strategies, frameworks and plans for training and development, compensation and benefits, performance management, organisational development, and industrial and employment relations.
• Assisting with the negotiation of the Collective Agreements including identifying options and costs.
• Providing advice, assistance and coaching on performance issues, including dealing with individual cases of conflict and disciplinary action whilst maintaining effective relationships with employee representatives.
• Providing advice and guidance to managers on employee injury case management.
• Supporting the recruitment and on-boarding process, drafting of employment agreements and letters of engagement.
• Contributing to, and supporting, employee induction and orientation.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in HR, management or related field preferred. 
• Full and Current Driver Licence essential and the ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred.
• At least 3 years’ experience in an HR/P&C generalist role in a large and/or complex organisation is desirable

Additional Information

• Enjoy the flexibility of a 9-day fortnight.
• Structured career development path
• Free Southern Cross Healthcare and attractive salary.

OGC VALUES: CARE | RESPECT | INTEGRITY | PERFORMANCE | TEAMWORK

OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities.

If you share the same values and have what we are looking for, please apply online now via our careers website:

https://careers.oceanagold.com/jobs

**Applications close 7 November 2024. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

NO APPLICATIONS FROM EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES WILL BE ACCEPTED