New Zealand Oil & Gas Limited (NZOG) is a publicly traded oil/gas exploration & production company with a market capitalisation in excess of $300 million, dual listed on the New Zealand and Australian Stock Exchanges. NZOG has interests in the producing Tui Oilfield and the Kupe Gas/Condensate Field development and has an exciting portfolio of exploration prospects.

NZOG is well positioned and poised for substantial growth and is looking to recruit talented and motivated people to drive this growth. Applicants will be based in Wellington, New Zealand with remuneration level commensurate with the candidate's experience/qualifications. The successful candidates will have petroleum industry experience, a post-graduate degree (MSc or PhD) in geophysics or an earth science discipline. Candidates will be required to evaluate and interpret geophysical/seismic data together with geological evidence in order to generate exploration drilling prospects and also provide technical support in all exploration and production affairs.

Senior Geophysicist

Key Requirements and Responsibilities include:

• Significant [15+ years] senior level petroleum industry experience
• Formulate, design, and QC acquisition of geophysical surveys for exploration, appraisal, and development projects.
• Skilled in 2D and 3D seismic interpretation and mapping.
• Formulate, design, QC, & interpret geophysical studies (e.g. PSDM, AVO, magnetic/gravity, CSEM, etc)
• Integrate geophysical interpretation and geological information to formulate a congruent model of the subsurface.
• Apply probabilistic chance of success risking and estimated reserves calculations to evaluation of plays, leads & prospects.
• Evaluate acquisitions & farm-in opportunities.
• Preparation of internal management reports, external reports, and public presentations regarding geophysical exploration and development issues.
• Mentor geophysical / geological team staff

Exploration Geophysicist

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Extensive [7+ years] petroleum industry experience
• Perform 2D and 3D seismic interpretation and standard depth conversion techniques.
• Integrate geophysical interpretation and available geological information to model the subsurface.
• Apply risking methods to plays, leads and prospects.
• Provide geophysical technical support studies in order to ensure technical quality and completion of project objectives, including assessment of farm-in opportunities.
• Utilise sound analytical skills to evaluate non-geophysical data.

For both vacancies, successful applicants will possess good communication skills in written and oral English; have a broad range of appropriate E&P software and IT familiarity. Competency in Kingdom and Petrosys although not essential, would be a plus.

NZOG are in an excellent position and both vacancies represent excellent career opportunities. For more information, in strictest confidence, for either vacancy contact Hays today on +64 (0)4 473 6860 or apply online now. This role is located Internationally and outside of the UK and therefore is exempt from age discrimination legislation.

Ref Code: ADV335063EW19
Closing Date: Not specified
Salary: NZD$100k-250k depending on experience
Position Type: Permanent

How to apply

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