Are you tired of FIFO? Missing family, friends and milestone celebrations regularly? Imagine having a true work-life balance located in the stunning Coromandel region of Waihi, New Zealand. No more FIFO! No more extreme heat waves! Experience the unbeatable lifestyle of a stunning residential mining location, just a short distance away from the most incredible beaches and awe-inspiring scenery. Your days off are available for hiking, adventuring, fishing, and skiing in winter. The Principal Position Objective of this role is to safely operate drill rigs for the purpose of drilling blast holes for stope production and for miscellaneous drilling. Provide support to the services section as and when required. Perform risk assessments during course of duties. Perform pre-start and shut-down checks on all equipment, ground conditions, consumables, survey and drill plans. Use Top Hammer and ITHH drill rigs to drill holes to pattern as per drill plans (make minor alterations as necessary). Perform site prep, pack-up and clean-ups on start-up and completion of jobs, sign off as required. Participate in shift changeover and pass on relevant information, fill out drilling report sheets accurately (including problems encountered, job condition). Mentor style approach for team work. Lead by example and fulfil all job roles trained and competent in.