Heavy Diesel Mechanic - Stockton Mine 10417
About Us:
Bathurst Resources is New Zealand’s largest specialist coal 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 a local Kiwi steel mill. Our high-quality, thermal-grade coals fuels are used to help drive the engines of many iconic South Island food and dairy businesses.
The Stockton Opencast Mine is located close to the coast on a plateau in the Buller coalfield, 35 km north of Westport. This is one of New Zealand’s largest mines with a long history of coal production and produces high value coal for export to the world’s leading steel makers.
Situated in the heart of the Buller region our employees enjoy a balance of work and leisure with local pursuits including a variety of water sports, mountain-biking, tramping, fishing, community activities and much more.
Be Safe – Be Accountable – Be a Team – Be Real
The Role:
Filter out all the other roles, put an end to the exhaustive search, and inject yourself into this one – we’ve got the job for you!
We have 3 permanent, full-time positions, reporting to the Mobile Plant Supervisor. The Heavy Diesel Mechanic role is a challenging one and requires professional pride as our fleet of CAT haulage trucks, utility vehicles, earth moving equipment are maintained and repaired to a high standard. It’s a critical role, that all mining operations hinge from, so we need capable, motivated and professional hands on the tools.
We’re specifically looking for a mix of:
- Experienced mine site Heavy Diesel Mechanics, with at least 3 years’ post-qualification experience and;
- Senior Heavy Diesel Mechanics, with experience leading teams or wanting to build your leadership skills. With at least 5 years’ post-qualification experience.
To be successful in the role you must have:
- New Zealand Working Rights
- Trades Qualification as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic
- Proven diagnostic skills on heavy equipment
- Experience in the Mining Industry (advantageous)
- Experience on our specific on-site equipment (advantageous)
- CAT777 Trucks
- Hitachi 1200/1900's excavators
- Komatsu dozers
- A strong Health and Safety focus
- Excellent attendance record
Culture & Benefits:
- Rosters are either:
- 5/2 (Monday – Friday 10 hours shift, Days/Afternoon)
- Or 7-on-7-off (Tuesday - Monday week on/week off, 12 hours shifts, Dayshift only)
- Pay rates from $43.70 - $53.14 gross per hour
- Relocation assistance including
- Relocation – including you and your family
- Temporary set up accommodation in the Westport area
- Assistance finding permanent accommodation
- Private Medical Insurance fully funded for employees and reduced rates for family members
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Transport to and from work (from the Westport Area)
- Profit Share Arrangement
To Apply - CLICK HERE
Please note:
- Applications close Sunday 1 March 2026 at 11:59pm.
- 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.