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We employ more than 150 people across office, workshop, and field-based roles throughout New Zealand.

We offer competitive remuneration, industry-recognised training, and ongoing professional development, giving our people real opportunities to build long-term careers.

At Alton Drilling, people are at the centre of everything we do. We look out for one another, treat each other with respect, and take pride in the work we deliver — as individuals, as teams, and as a company.

Our strength lies in our people. The skill, attitude, and commitment of our team is what drives the success of our projects and the reputation we’ve built over more than 40 years in the industry.

We strive to be the best at what we do — and we’re always looking for great people to grow with us.

Current Opportunities

Take a look at our current vacancies below and become part of a growing team building the future of mineral exploration in New Zealand.

Entry Level Driller Assistant

Posted: 01 July 2026

Location: Cromwell, Macrae's, Reefton, Waihi

Type: Full Time

As an Entry-Level Driller Assistant, you'll kickstart your career in the mineral exploration industry while working alongside experienced drilling crews on projects throughout New Zealand. You'll gain hands-on experience recovering core samples, maintaining drilling equipment, and supporting drilling operations in...

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Experienced Diamond Driller

Posted: 30 June 2026

Location: Cromwell, Macrae's, Reefton, Waihi

Type: Full Time

As an Experienced Diamond Driller, you'll lead drilling operations on mineral exploration projects across New Zealand, safely recovering high-quality core samples while operating and maintaining modern drilling equipment in both surface and underground environments. This is an opportunity to apply...

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High Voltage Electrician

Posted: 29 June 2026

Location: Cromwell, Macrae's, Reefton, Waihi

Type: Full Time

As a High Voltage Electrician, you'll join Alton Drilling's specialist High Voltage Sparky team, supporting drilling operations across New Zealand. You'll work on a diverse range of drilling rigs and electrical systems, carrying out maintenance, fault finding, repairs, and commissioning...

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Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Posted: 24 June 2026

Location: Cromwell, Macrae's, Reefton, Waihi

Type: Full Time

As a Heavy Diesel Mechanic, you'll join Alton Drilling's workshop team, maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of drilling rigs, heavy machinery and support vehicles that keep our drilling operations running across New Zealand. You'll carry out planned maintenance, fault...

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