Job Description

Care to make an impact?

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

Join our HR team as an experienced Project Manager and lead strategic projects that improve how we work across the organisation. This role offers the opportunity to deliver meaningful change through business process improvement, technology implementation and organisational effectiveness initiatives.

About the opportunity

As Project Manager, you will:

• Lead projects end to end from discovery and planning, through change management, implementation and transition to business-as-usual.
• Partner with HR subject matter experts, people leaders, and business stakeholders to define requirements and deliver practical solutions.
• Develop project plans, governance frameworks, communication plans and reporting.
• Facilitate workshops, gather requirements and document current and future state processes.
• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies and change impacts.
• Coordinate resources across multiple teams to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Support change management activities and stakeholder engagement.
• Drive continuous improvement and identify opportunities to simplify and enhance internal HR processes.
• Build the Project Management capability within the HR Team (developing tools, coaching others and establishing consistent practices).

About you

You are a confident and pragmatic project professional who can bring structure to ambiguity, build alignment across diverse stakeholders and maintain momentum towards business outcomes.

You may have developed the experience and capabilities for this role through a range of industries, roles or career pathways. Relevant experience includes:

• Proven experience managing projects from initiation through to implementation.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and governance practices.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Experience delivering business process improvement and change initiatives.
• Ability to work across multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and influencing skills.
• Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working with technology, systems or digital transformation projects.
• A collaborative and pragmatic approach, with a focus on achieving sustainable business outcomes.

Desirable experience

• Experience delivering projects with people implications.
• Experience working in large or complex organisations.
• Experience working across HRIS technologies and emerging technologies such as AI.
• Continuous improvement, Lean or process mapping experience.
• Project management / Change Management certification (PROSCI, CCMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Lean).

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, while enjoying some of our perks and benefits:

• Life, Critical illness and Income Protection Insurance
• Free Parking
• Beautiful campus with green spaces
• Subsidised Café’s
• Annual Salary Review

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 - applications close 11 October 2026

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 WISE (Women in Science & Engineering) among others 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 Te Uru Tangata – Centre for Workplace Inclusion, 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.

Care to make a Difference.