JUNIOR PRODUCT MANAGER - MARINE (M/F/D) at HELLA

HELLA; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site canteen

Free parking

Health insurance with Southern Cross

Professional development

Long-term employment

Innovative technology

Diversity and inclusion focus

EAP access

Health checks

Parental leave

Job summary

FORVIA HELLA is seeking a Junior Product Manager – Marine to join our Auckland team. This on-site role supports the marine product portfolio, working with suppliers and internal teams across Sales, Engineering, Logistics, Production and Quality to drive launches and market research.

The successful candidate will have 1–3 years in a product/technical role, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in a product, technical, engineering, sales support, marketing or coordination role.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with product data and documentation.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Mandarin language capability would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support marine product portfolio development and launches.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams across Sales, Engineering, Logistics, Production and Quality.
• Maintain accurate product information across internal systems.
• Assist with pricing, forecasting and lifecycle activities.
• Prepare product information for catalogs, websites and sales materials.
• Support sales teams with product information and technical documentation.

Job description

JUNIOR PRODUCT MANAGER - MARINE (M/F/D)

Location: Auckland City, N, NZ.

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 34,000 employees at over 125 locations, the company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.0 billion in the fiscal year 2025.

YOUR TASKS

Help shape the future of marine products Are you organised, commercially minded and interested in technical products? We are looking for a Junior Product Manager – Marine to join our team and build their career within a global organisation. In this role, you will support our marine product portfolio, working closely with suppliers and internal teams across Sales, Engineering, Logistics, Production and Quality. You will gain hands‑on experience in product sourcing, supplier coordination, product information, launches and market research.

What you’ll be doing (not limited to):

• Supporting product sourcing, supplier coordination and product releases.
• Working with offshore suppliers to clarify product requirements and technical information.
• Maintaining accurate product information across internal systems.
• Supporting product launches, including product data, costing, packaging and documentation.
• Coordinating activities and timelines across different teams.
• Conducting market and competitor research and gathering customer insights.
• Supporting product pricing, forecasting and lifecycle activities.
• Preparing product information for catalogues, websites and sales materials.
• Supporting sales teams with product information and technical documentation.
• Identifying issues, following up on actions and ensuring deadlines are met.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

We’re looking for someone who is curious, organised and keen to develop a career in product management. A qualification in engineering, science, business, marketing, supply chain or a related field. Around 1–3 years’ experience in a product, technical, engineering, sales support, marketing or coordination role. Strong attention to detail and confidence working with product data and documentation. Excellent communication and organisational skills. (Mandarin language capability would be an advantage.) The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with different stakeholders. A proactive, hands‑on approach and a willingness to learn.

DESIRABLE:

Experience with marine, automotive, electrical, electronic or other technical products. Experience working with suppliers or externally sourced products. Experience using SAP or similar product information systems.

OUR OFFER

• A full on-site canteen
• Free parking
• Discounted health insurance with Southern Cross
• Ongoing growth and professional development
• Long-term employment
• The opportunity to work on innovative and ground-breaking technology
• Focus on health, safety and diversity and inclusion
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Annual flu vaccinations and health checks
• Additional parental leave entitlements
• A supportive and friendly work environment

Employer Culture

Forvia HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture.

We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.