Manager – External Affairs and Social Performance

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).

OceanaGold is seeking an experienced Manager – External Affairs and Social Performance to drive stakeholder engagement, social performance, and responsible business practices across our global operations.

Reporting to the Executive Vice President & Chief Sustainability Officer, you will provide strategic leadership across stakeholder and issues management, human rights, modern slavery, responsible supply chains, and sustainable development, helping strengthen our social licence to operate and long-term business success.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Contribute to the development and implementation of group and site external affairs strategies, stakeholder engagement priorities and annual plans.
• Monitor political, regulatory, socioeconomic and stakeholder developments, providing timely analysis and coordinated recommendations to support informed decision-making.
• Develop high-quality stakeholder maps, engagement plans, executive briefings, submissions, presentations and related materials.
• Establish and maintain constructive relationships with government, industry bodies, host communities, civil society organisations and other key stakeholders.
• Strengthen social performance practices across community relations, grievance management, social risk, human rights and community investment.
• Coordinate OceanaGold’s annual Modern Slavery Statement and support governance, due diligence and continuous improvement across responsible supply chain practices.
• Develop sustainable development and local content initiatives that deliver enduring value for host communities and the business.
• Support assurance, reporting, digital systems, training and capability development across corporate and site teams.
• Manage assigned projects, consultants, budgets, schedules and deliverables, maintaining a strong commitment to safety, respectful engagement and cultural awareness.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as public policy, communications, sustainability, human rights, business, law, or equivalent experience. Advanced qualifications are advantageous.
• 7+ years' experience in external affairs, stakeholder engagement, government relations, social performance, sustainability, or a related field, ideally within mining, resources, or infrastructure.
• Experience developing and delivering stakeholder engagement, community, or external affairs strategies.
• Strong understanding of stakeholder management, social performance, reputation risk, and regulatory environments.
• Proven ability to build relationships with government, communities, industry, and other key stakeholders.
• Knowledge of human rights and social performance frameworks, including responsible mining practices.
• Strong communication, influencing, analytical, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage complex issues and work effectively across site, corporate, and senior leadership teams.
• International or multi-site experience is highly regarded.
• Commitment to safety, inclusion, and culturally respectful engagement.

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonuses
• 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

Eligibility to Work: To be considered for this role, you must have valid working rights in the country where the role is located. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

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 atcareers@oceanagold.com
 

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED