Oversees the safety of mining operations and supervises miners.

Prepares designs, plans and schedules for mining operations; determines the equipment that is to be utilised; co-ordinates work in progress on the mine site; discusses work in progress and consults with contractors, engineers, geologists and surveyors; prepares reports on work in progress; supervises work involving explosives; ensures safety and environmental standards are being meet and maintained.

• Works indoors in an office connected to a mining site. Works outdoors or underground in underground mines or opencast mines and quarries.
• Works in all weather conditions in above ground operations.
• Occasionally works at considerable depth if underground mining.
• Conditions may be hot, wet, dirty and dusty whether working above or below ground. Conditions may also be dark and cramped when mining underground.
• Explosives, falling rock and a variety of mining and quarrying equipment are present. Workers wear protective clothing such as hard hats, safety boots and other safety equipment as required.

• Light to medium physical demand levels.
• Stands and walks frequently to ensure the correct equipment is being used, to monitor the progress of the mining and ensure the safety of miners.
• Sitting is frequently required when designing, scheduling and planning mining operations and preparing reports on work in progress.
• Stretching up and across may be required but is unlikely to be a significant aspect.
• Employees occasionally squat, crouch or kneel when in underground mines.
• Twisting of the body or neck is not a significant requirement of this role.
• Occasionally lifts and carries but this is unlikely to exceed medium physical demand and will often come in the form of maps, geological reports, mining schedules and protective equipment.
• Bending is a frequent requirement when examining mining work being undertaken.
• Frequent repetitive hand and arm movements are required when utilising equipment such as computers, telephones, faxes, radios, writing and drawing instruments.
• Mining tools are likely to be used but this is an occasional requirement because this job is primarily supervisory.
• Driving may be required occasionally to move around mining locations.
• Mental skills necessary include practical, technical and problem-solving skills.

A New Zealand Register Level 5 or 6 qualification or at least three years relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required. Registration or licensing may be required.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.