Senior Facilities and Maintenance 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
You will take technical ownership of maintenance activities across site equipment, utilities, and infrastructure. This includes providing hands-on engineering support, leading complex fault finding and troubleshooting, and driving improvements in asset reliability and maintenance performance.You will also support capital projects, equipment commissioning, and system upgrades, ensuring all assets new and existing are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose within a regulated manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead planned, preventative, and corrective maintenance across production equipment, utilities, and site facilities (HVAC, water, compressed air, freeze dryers, washers, etc.)
- Lead fault finding and resolve complex equipment and infrastructure issues to minimise downtime
- Provide hands-on technical support and engineering input across maintenance and troubleshooting activities
- Maintain CMMS accuracy, including work orders, asset records, and maintenance documentation
- Develop, review, and improve preventative maintenance plans, procedures, and technical standards
- Drive continuous improvement in equipment reliability, performance, and maintenance effectiveness
- Support capital projects, including installation, commissioning, and integration of new equipment
- Coordinate contractors and service providers to ensure safe, compliant delivery of maintenance work
- Ensure compliance with GMP, quality systems, and health and safety requirements
About You:
You are a practical, hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems and improving how things work. You will also bring:
- 10+ years' experience in maintenance or manufacturing engineering roles
- Strong troubleshooting capability across mechanical, electrical, and utilities systems
- Experience working with production equipment and industrial utilities
- Confidence using CMMS systems and maintaining technical documentation
- A proactive, reliability-focused mindset with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative engineering team
- Strong communication skills and a practical, solution-focused approach
What's on 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!
- GROW TOGETHER- AROA's Employee Share Plan an opportunity for eligible employees to share in the success and future growth of AROA
- 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.
- Career Growth & Impact- Be part of a mission-led company doing workthat'snever been done before, with opportunities for learning, development, and real impact.
- Family-Friendly Benefits- Generous parental leave entitlements to support you and your loved ones.
- Sustainable Travel Support-Faresharepublic transport subsidy,WorkRideprogram, onsite bike shed, and electric bike charging stations.
- Convenient Location - Free carparking onsite at our Airport Oaks sites with easy motorway access.
