The Role

Fisher & Paykel is one of New Zealand's best-known brands, a global company with a strong heritage. Our New Zealand origins, curious nature and passion to develop products designed around people are core elements that make us unique. Driven by our brand values of being trusted, sustainably minded, innovative, generous and curious, as a team we take a collaborative approach, have a culture where ideas are heard, and are united in our leading goal to be the world's most human-centred, #1 home appliances brand.

We are entering an exciting new phase in the evolution of our luxury brand, as we expand our presence in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland into a state-of-the-art three-site campus. Our Global HQ in Penrose, Distribution Centre in East Tāmaki and our world leading Global Experience Centre in the Grey Lynn.

Connected across the Auckland isthmus, our campus sites combine to tell the story of our people, our brand and our future legacy. These bespoke, purpose-built developments located strategically across the region will see Fisher & Paykel create a centre for excellence in appliance design and innovation in Aotearoa New Zealand

In this 12-month fixed term contract as an Associate Product Manager you will support Product Managers in the day-to-day management of strategic category plans, coordinate successful NPI launches and supporting product lifecycle management from new product introduction to end of life.  

The successful candidate will as support all categories in collaboration with product managers, matching the desired brand position of the F&P group suite of brands (F&P, Haier & DCS) as well as enabling the achievement of F&P strategic goals in their categories in market. 

You will be responsible for: 

Supporting the Product Manager in proactively planning and executing new product introductions in market to maximise revenue and margin whilst working cross collaboratively with key stakeholders- sales, operations, marketing etc. Supporting portfolio optimisation and life cycle management of range, whilst developing a strong understanding of the competitive landscape (both retail & commercial) for product category across both Fisher & Paykel and Haier brand. Supporting category growth via product, price and promotional strategy and maintaining a clear view of the in-market business goals by providing detailed scorecard information for monthly and quarterly reviews including Pricing Analysis, Category & New Product Performance Providing general administrative support to the NZ based PM team, including product data maintenance, website management, management of product samples, completion of NPI set up forms etc. 

So that's the role, who are you? 

Based at our current East Tāmaki headquarters, in a fast-paced environment, where you must be comfortable wearing many hats, this opportunity is best suited to a commercially savvy, passionate consumer-focused candidate looking to make the step up into Product Management. You will have strong financial acumen, and a strong understanding of the product lifecycle is necessary to succeed in this role. As a pivotal member of the team, you will be energetic, have a growth mindset, proven knowledge in product strategy, pricing, consumer sales and marketing. 

You will ideally have previous working experience in a product management role (physical product) within consumer goods, luxury goods, FMCG, and omni channel or direct to consumer industries. A key component of what you have to offer is that you've got a genuine interest in the business and our product portfolios. 

What we offer

We can give you the rare opportunity to move into a large, complex global organisation headquartered in NZ. This role has diverse and exciting challenges and the chance to continually learn and develop.

Along with a competitive salary, flexible working, ongoing development, as a valued member of our team you’ll enjoy generous discounts on Fisher & Paykel and Haier products, life & disability insurance, discounted medical cover, our subsidised staff café, and free car parking when you are on-site. 

All this, coupled with great leadership and backed by a world leading heritage brand that is consistently ranked as one of New Zealand’s most Trusted Brands… year after year.

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Fisher & Paykel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.