Operational Quality Engineer - Fixed Term

At AROA, our people come to work every day with passion and ideas that fuel our business and go home knowing they have made a real difference in the lives of others.

AROA, which is Maori for ‘understanding’, is proudly New Zealand born and based. We develop, manufacture, and export innovative wound care products, improving the lives of millions around the world by unlocking extraordinary outcomes for our patients. Our mission is to be the global leader in regenerative healing, making our products and services accessible to everybody. 

About the role:

At AROA, our people come to work every day with passion and ideas that fuel our business and go home knowing they have made a real difference in the lives of others.

AROA, which is Maori for ‘understanding’, is proudly New Zealand born and based. We develop, manufacture, and export innovative wound care products, improving the lives of millions around the world by unlocking extraordinary outcomes for our patients. Our mission is to be the global leader in regenerative healing, making our products and services accessible to everybody. 

About the role:

As an Operational Quality Engineer at AROA, you’ll help support the quality and compliance of our products and manufacturing processes. Working closely with our Manufacturing and Quality teams, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a regulated medical device environment while helping to identify and resolve quality issues.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support the review of manufacturing batch records and product release activities in line with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), GDP (Good Documentation Practice) and internal quality requirements
• Provide day-to-day quality support to the manufacturing team, including inspections, labelling and product preparation
• Assist with investigations into quality issues and non-conformances, and support the implementation of corrective actions
• Support the review of manufacturing-related quality documentation and help ensure procedures are followed
• Work with the Quality and Manufacturing teams to promote quality requirements and good manufacturing practices
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities that strengthen quality processes and systems

*Please note: This is a 6-month fixed-term contract

What You’ll Bring

You’ll have a genuine interest in quality, safety and compliance, along with a relevant science or engineering degree. You’ll also bring:

• An interest in developing your knowledge of Quality Management Systems, GMP and GDP
• Strong attention to detail and a practical, problem-solving approach
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• A willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities in a regulated manufacturing environment

What we offer:

At AROA NZ, we value our people and make sure working with us is rewarding, both professionally and personally. Here’s what you can enjoy as part of our team:

• Health & Wellbeing – On-site gym and fitness classes
• Convenient Location – Free carparking with easy motorway access.
• Sustainable Travel Support – Fareshare public transport subsidy, onsite bike shed, and electric bike charging stations.
• Social & Team Culture – Join a social club and enjoy team events and activities in a supportive, inclusive workplace.