Bench Assistant - Open Cut

Full job description
Date: 6 Aug 2025

Location: Auckland, NZ, 2113

Company: Orica

About Orica
At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.
It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.
About the role
The Bench Assistant - Open Cut assists with delivering a quality service of bulk explosive delivery to customers in a safe and environmentally conscious manner at all times, working closely with the Shotfirer or On Bench Supervisor/s on site, performing tasks as directed associated with loading, tying and firing blasts
What you will be doing
Key Accountabilities Ensures the safety and protection of self, fellow employees, customers, the public and the environment, with the aim of delivering the operational services to the volume, service type and quality specified by client expectations Reports all Unusual Incidents and Accidents immediately Participates in daily Toolbox talks and Monthly Safety Meetings Undertakes all and any necessary training for Operations, SHEC and site specific requirements Maintains all personal training against the Orica training Matrix for your role Maintains required House Keeping standards Notifies Orica site management of any variations in product specification, appearance or performance Assists the client in achieving targets and maintaining production Performs other ancillary duties including relief at other locations, consistent with level of competence as reasonably instructed by the supervisor
What you will bring
Generally up to 2 years experience.
Role dependent - technical &/or functional business system applications required for tasks (e.g. SAP, SF, Concur, analytics/visualisation tools, engineering software, etc.)
Role dimensions
Sphere of influence:
Task level SME
Your qualifications
Role dependent - add formal / tertiary qualifications if required
Role specific technical / legistlative / SHES certification may be required
How you shape and influence others
Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility
Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
Solid interpersonal and communication skills
Self-aware and open to feedback
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Productive without compromising quality
Highly reliable and motivated to excel

What we offer
As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.
You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.
We respect and value all
Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, ****** orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.