Job Description

Care to make a difference.

Join a team of good people doing good work with intent. People like you, who care to make a difference.

Our story began more than 50 years ago, when one doctor and two engineers designed a better way to care. Today, we are a thriving global business, and our products, used in acute and chronic respiratory care, surgery and the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, make a difference to millions of patients every year.

About the opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join a talented and growing team responsible for shaping the future of Fisher & Paykel Healthcare's Airvo platform.

As one of the company's most technically sophisticated product platforms, Airvo plays a vital role in respiratory care around the world. As part of the Airvo New Platforms team, you'll help drive its continued evolution, tackling complex engineering challenges and contributing to technologies that have the potential to shape the future of respiratory care.

Working across the full product development lifecycle, you'll play a key role in bringing new ideas to life, combining technical leadership, innovation and hands-on engineering. You'll collaborate with experts from across the business and beyond to deliver solutions that make a meaningful difference to patient care.

About you

You are an experienced engineer who enjoys taking ownership, solving complex problems and creating direction in areas of ambiguity. You'll be equally comfortable leading development projects, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams and supporting others to achieve great outcomes.

You will also have:

• A mechanical, biomedical engineering degree or equivalent tertiary qualification
• 4+ years' product development experience in the medical device industry or a similarly complex engineering environment.
• Proven experience delivering product development projects from concept through to implementation and release
• The ability to provide technical leadership and guide teams through complex technical challenges
• Experience mentoring and supporting engineers to build capability and achieve project objectives
• Strong problem-solving skills and a track record of overcoming technical challenges
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
• The ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive successful outcomes
• A proactive, self-driven approach and a passion for developing innovative products that improve patient outcomes

Working With Us

Care to join a supportive environment? Fisher & Paykel Healthcare foster an inclusive work environment founded on our culture of care and cooperation. Here you'll have the trust and support to generate ideas, solve problems and do your best work.

• Employee share purchase scheme
• Bi-annual Profit share
• Generous Paid Parental Leave
• Life, Critical illness and Income Protection Insurance
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Active Social clubs & community groups
• In-house training programs from external providers
• Purchasing privileges for Fisher & Paykel Healthcare and Medela products
• School holiday programme subsidy
• Banking and Insurance discounts
• Free Parking
• Beautiful campus with green spaces
• Subsidised Café's
• Annual Salary Review
• High rates of internal promotion
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities

About Us

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of medical devices, exporting to over 120 countries globally.

Our commitment to care unites us. Here, we're driven to improve patient care and outcomes through inspired and world-leading healthcare solutions.

Care to join us? Apply today

We focus on nurturing a positive and inclusive culture based on trust and respect. In New Zealand, our employee-led communities, Spectra (rainbow), Manaaki (Māori) and Women in Engineering play an important role in this culture. We also have a commitment to creating a positive lasting impact on society, shown by our support of New Zealand organisations such as Diversity Works NZ, Pride Pledge and Global Women.

We are dedicated to designing our recruitment process with care and empathy to support all candidates, regardless of identity, background, and experiences. Should you require support or adjustments during our process, please let us know at recruit@fphcare.co.nz

Requisition ID: 6682
Posting end date: ​ 17/09/2026