Job Description

About Us

New Porgera Limited (NPL) is a leading mining company dedicated to sustainable practices and community engagement in Papua New Guinea. As the operator of the Porgera Gold Mine, we focus on extracting high-quality mineral resources while prioritizing the well-being of our employees, the environment, and the local communities. Our commitment to safety, innovation, and responsible mining ensures that we not only contribute to the economy but also support the development and prosperity of the regions we operate in. At NPL, we strive to create a positive impact, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and promoting sustainable growth for future generations.

The New Porgera Limited now has a vacancy for a qualified and experienced individual to join our Human Resources Department a s Advisor – HR Business Partner.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded HR Business Partner to join our dynamic Human Resources team supporting a large-scale mining operation. This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in fast-paced operational environments and is passionate about building strong workforce capability, culture, and leadership across a remote mining workforce.

Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Business Partner will partner closely with operational leaders to deliver practical people solutions that support safe, productive, and high-performing operations and HR Business Strategies.

In this role, you will:

• Partner with operational leaders to provide strategic and day-to-day HR support across site operations
• Support workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, and employee development initiatives
• Drive employee engagement, culture, and leadership capability across operational teams
• Ensure compliance with company policies, employment legislation, site procedures, and HR governance standards
• Assist with organizational change, restructuring, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies for remote workforce operations
• Provide advice and guidance on employee relations, industrial relations, performance management, investigations, and disciplinary matters
• Analyze workforce trends and provide reporting and insights to site leadership
• Ensure compensation and benefits policies comply with PNG Labor Laws, Mining industry regulations internal governance policies
• Promote a strong safety culture aligned with company values and operational standards
• Maintain a high level of health, safety and environmental awareness and comply with all relevant NPL policies & procedures.

About You

To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experiences:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline will be highly regarded
• Previous experience in a HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor, or equivalent operational HR role
• Excellent communication, coaching, and influencing skills
• Experience working within mining, resources, construction, heavy industry, or other operational environments
• Highly developed computer skills including Microsoft excel, PowerPoint and other MS Office applications
• Detail oriented and a track record of delivering projects end-to-end
• Strong employee and industrial relations capability, including investigations and case management
• Ability to build trusted relationships with frontline leaders and senior stakeholders
• Strong understanding of employment legislation and HR best practices
• High resilience, adaptability, and ability to work effectively in remote site environments.

Mobilization Requirement

This is a PNG National position, a site-based role on a FIFO arrangement with a rotation of 21 days on and 14 days off. Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening (to be arranged only for successful candidates after the interview stage), and provide an up-to-date Police Clearance Certificate (acquired within the last 6 months). Candidates must be PNG Nationals and available to start immediately. Females are encouraged to apply.

Join Our Team as an Advisor – HR Business Partner

Embark on a rewarding career with NPL as an Advisor - HR Business Partner. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a dynamic team to contribute to NPL’s success. Enjoy a balanced work schedule, competitive compensation, and a chance to develop your career and technical expertise in a supportive and professional environment.

Note: This advert will be open until 28th May 2026 If you do not hear from NPL within next two (2) weeks following the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful for this opportunity.