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Underground Nipper - Favona Gold Mine, NZ 
Who are we?
HWE Mining is part of Leighton Contractors" Resources Division, which operates at over 20 mine sites and employs more than 3,500 people in Australia and New Zealand. As a contractor with an operator"s focus, HWE Mining is committed to fostering enduring and collaborative client relationships. To this end, we work alongside mine owners to provide innovative whole-of-mine management solutions.
With operations along Australia"s east coast and in New Zealand, Leighton Mining offers a whole-of-mine solution to its clients. We operate world-class mines, have top-class people and operate state-of-the-art equipment. We bring pride, passion, innovation, energy and enthusiasm to the way we operate and we believe in empowering our people to explore new challenges and be the best at what they do.
How will you benefit?
You will benefit by having the security of a full-time permanent position as an Underground Nipper with our team on a day/night rotating roster residential to Waihi based at our Favona Gold Mine Operation . You will enjoy a highly competitive hourly pay rate, and superannuation.
This position offers excellent career development opportunity while joining a dynamic business that is growing robustly through the current mining cycle. The experience gained with Leighton Contractors will place you in a great position to begin a successful career within the Mining industry.
Why does the job exist?
With the current expansion at our Favona Gold Mine Operation, we need to ensure that we can meet our growing targets.
This position is Residential from Waihi only.
Please note - Experience in underground mining is preferred but not essential. The successful person however will demonstrate work experience in a heavily physical environment
Job Description
The role of Nipper is to provide assistance to all underground production and maintenance teams through safe, cost effective and professional practices;

Primarily assists jumbo operator who drills holes for the installation of rock bolts and mesh
Lifts mesh (large pieces) onto the boom for installation
Transfers rock bolts and plates (9 kg)
Installs rock bolts and plate onto boom
May assist with manually moving 8 kw fly pump into position if jumbo can"t access it
Lifts/pulls hydraulic hoses
May assist other persons if required i.e. "gopher"

When do you need to apply?
Short-listing for this position will commence immediately to allow for a start date ASAP. To enable us to process your application as quickly as possible simply click on the "apply" button below.
All applications will handled in strict confidence
More information on this Job
http://www.leighton.com.au/

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