January 21, 2026
We are looking for a talented Component Rebuild Technician for our Westport Workshop in order to:
– maximise use of in-house resources, cost reduction, and self-sufficiency.
– strengthen our focus on fleet availability and resilience for...Read more
January 19, 2026
With a solid programme of work ahead we are looking for a Field Service Mechanic to be based at our Stockton Mine Workshop.
Focussed on fleet availability for a busy contract mining operation this role is based on a 5-on 2-off roster.
The successful...Read more
December 17, 2025
In mid-2025 Doug Hood Mining Ltd purchased a new Caterpillar D9 to increase bulldozer availability at Stockton Mine, specifically to join our existing D8Ts and D9Rs for pit floor and tiphead maintenance and blast levelling.
The D9 was ordered from...Read more
August 15, 2025
We recently purchased two new Volvo A45G articulated dump trucks from TDX Ltd for our Stockton Mine operations.
To meet the Stockton Mine specification additional equipment was fitted by TDX including fast fill system, exhaust wrap, RT, handrails...Read more
July 30, 2025
Doug Hood Mining Ltd (DHML) has reached another significant maintenance milestone with the successful engine replacement in our 2007 Hitachi EX1900 excavator, currently operating at Stockton Mine on New Zealand’s West Coast.
This major...Read more
March 31, 2025
Gavin joined the Company in 1982 as a diesel mechanic in Ashburton. Throughout his time with the company Gavin has had a significant and lasting impact on the productivity and profitability of the Company, maintaining the open-cast mining and...Read more
June 14, 2023
We took the 1900 out of the production fleet for 4 weeks to replace the undercarriage.
New undercarriage was fitted by our Stockton-based maintenance crew with assistance from the OEM.
Components due were changed out at the same time...Read more
June 12, 2023
The earth dam and stormwater containment sump constructed by Doug Hood Mining Ltd (DHML) at Stockton Mine are complete.
With a final crest level of RL737m, the 610,000 bcm dam embankment is 30 metres high.
Excavation of the mine...Read more
June 10, 2023
We want to hear from excavator, dozer and dump truck operators for our Stockton Mine projects near Westport.We pay competitive rates, our work is rewarding and productive, individual strengths and teamwork are valued highly. We develop and maintain...Read more