Production Operations Engineer

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:

We are looking for a Production Operations Engineer to join our Technical Services team of five. This role has become available due to an internal move, reflecting the growth and development opportunities within the team. In this role, you will work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Technical Services teams to provide day-to-day production support and ensure efficient, compliant, and reliable operations. Other key responsibilities:

• Support stable, compliant, and efficient manufacturing operations


• Lead or support investigations relating to production processes and equipment including root cause analysis and implementation of CAPAs


• Plan and execute production line trials and support the introduction of new or modified products and processes into manufacturing


• Monitor production constraints and support initiatives to improve throughput reduce variability, and increase manufacturing stability


• Provide technical support across Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams


• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation

What You’ll Bring

You will be a proactive and hands-on engineer who enjoys problem-solving, collaborating across teams, and driving operational improvements in a manufacturing environment. You will also have:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Technical Support, Manufacturing Engineering, or Operational Quality role


• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field


• Experience supporting manufacturing operations within a production environment.


• Strong understanding of GMP and regulated manufacturing practices.


• Experience supporting investigations, process changes, and continuous improvement activities.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.


• Ability to work autonomously and manage changing priorities in a fast-paced 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 – Free on-site gym and fitness classes, plus an annual paid health and wellbeing allowance.


• Birthday Leave – A paid day off to celebrate your special day!


• Convenient Location – Free carparking onsite at our Airport Oaks sites with easy motorway access.


• Sustainable Travel Support – Fareshare public transport subsidy, WorkRide program, onsite bike shed, and electric bike charging stations.


• Family-Friendly Benefits – Generous parental leave entitlements to support you and your loved ones.


• Flexible/Hybrid Work Options – Where roles permit, enjoy flexibility to balance work and life.


• Social & Team Culture – Join a social club and enjoy team events and activities in a supportive, inclusive workplace.


• GROW TOGETHER – AROA’s Employee Share Plan an opportunity for eligible employees to share in the success and future growth of AROA


• Career Growth & Impact – Be part of a mission-led company doing work that’s never been done before, with opportunities for learning, development, and real impact.

To be considered for this opportunity you must have existing NZ working rights.