Team Leader - QCT

Date: 7 Aug 2026

Location: Green Island, OTA, NZ, 9054

Company: Orica

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 15,000 across the world.

Through digital and automated technologies, we’re transforming the drill and blast process to increase safety and productivity in mining. Every day we embrace new ways of thinking and work closely together to deliver innovative technologies, to ensure we remain at the forefront of our industry.

About the role

We are seeking a Team Leader - (MMU) to join our team supporting operations in Dunedin, South Island, New Zealandworking on a Monday to Friday roster that offers a great balance between meaningful work and time at home.

An MMU, or Mobile Manufacturing Unit, is a specialised vehicle used in surface mining and quarrying to manufacture, transport, and deliver bulk explosives directly into blast holes.

In this hands-on leadership role, you will lead the safe and efficient delivery of bulk explosive products while working closely with customer blast crews to support production targets and operational excellence.

As a key member of the team, you will champion Orica's safety culture, provide technical expertise on explosive products and loading practices, and ensure the highest standards of service delivery, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

What you will be doing

Reporting to the Site Support Supervisor, you will:
Lead the safe delivery and quality assurance of bulk explosive products to customers;

Coordinate and oversee blast loading activities and blast clearance processes;

Promote and uphold a strong safety culture, challenging unsafe behaviours and practices where required;

Support magazine management and dangerous goods compliance;

Undertake basic maintenance on MMU;

Liaise closely with customer representatives regarding planned blasting activities;

Provide leadership and guidance to operational crews while fostering a collaborative team environment.

What you will bring

Experience within mining, quarrying, explosives, or other heavy industrial environments;

Proven leadership or people management experience;

Strong knowledge of MMU operations and blast loading activities;

Experience handling explosives and dangerous goods safely and compliantly;

Strong understanding of risk management, quality assurance, and operational safety standards;

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills;

Current and applicable driver's licence;

Good computer literacy skills.

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, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.