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Development Technician

Care to find solutions?

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

About the opportunity

As Development Technician you will work across our internal model shops which will see you partner closely with Product and Process Development Engineers to support them in rapid prototyping and machine training. We pride ourselves in our relentless pursuit of healthcare innovation and have invested in state-of-the-art facilities where you will work with high end equipment including CNC, CAM and industrial 3D Printing equipment. 

This role is suitable for an enthusiastic individual who enjoys hands on technical work and working with a variety of internal stakeholders and has a strong interest in CNC/CAM and/or Mechanical Engineering applications such as rapid prototyping.

Whether you are at the beginning of your career or looking for a change in direction, this role will offer lots of on job training and is a great entry point into an internationally renowned company.

About you

Part of this role involves functional maintenance and support, so we are looking for applicants with technical aptitude who, ideally come from an Engineering or Trades background. What you may lack in specific knowledge can be offset with your ability to pick up new skills quickly.

While not essential, experience with some of the following would be highly advantageous: 

  • CAD/CAM (Solidworks, CREO, MasterCam)
  • 3/4/5 axis CNC mills/lathes
  • HAAS machining Centre
  • Fanuc Controller knowledge
  • Heidenhine Controller knowledge
  • Microsoft office skills
  • Training content creation
  • Designing, machining and moulding prototypes
  • Injection moulding and other manufacturing methods
  • Medical device regulation
  • New product development

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.

Benefits  

  • Access to state-of-the-art facilities and training for:
    • Router/Laser/Water jet cutters
    • Prototype injecting moulding/extrusions/vac forming.
    • 3D printing in various resins and stainless steel
    • Product evaluation laboratories
  • 3D printing: FDM, SLS, SLA, MJF, DLP
  • Beautiful campus with green spaces 
  • Subsidised Café’s 
  • High rates of internal promotion  
  • Employee share purchase scheme 
  • Discretionary Bi-annual Profit share 
  • Life, Critical illness, and Income Protection Insurance 
  • Active Social clubs & community groups  

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: 5971 
Posting end date: ​21/11/2025

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