Quality Manager - Audit

Fisher Paykel Healthcare; Howick; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee share purchase scheme

Profit sharing (bi-annual)

Life, critical illness and income-prot

Discounted health insurance

Social clubs & community groups

In-house training programs

Purchasing privileges

Banking and Insurance discounts

Free Parking

Campus facilities

Annual salary review

Job summary

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is seeking a Quality Manager – Audit to lead and continually improve the NZ campus audit programme. You will work with regulators and internal customers to drive QMS improvements and CAPA through risk-based auditing and strong stakeholder engagement.

You will mentor audit teams, coordinate internal and external audits, and report on audit performance to support Management Review and broader QA initiatives. This role is based in Auckland, NZ.

Qualifications

• Strategic and systems-focused thinker with ability to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Clear and confident communicator who builds trusted relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, coaching and influencing capability.
• Significant audit experience, ideally within medical devices or another highly regulated industry.
• Solid knowledge of Quality Management Systems and risk-based auditing principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continually improve the Quality Systems audit programme.
• Develop and maintain a risk-based audit plan that reflects regulatory, business and QMS priorities.
• Coordinate and support internal audits, external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Ensure audit findings, actions and follow-up activities are clearly documented, monitored and progressed.
• Analyse audit performance and trends and provide input into CAPA, Management Review and QMS improvement.
• Build audit capability across the business through training, coaching and practical guidance.
• Develop strong relationships with stakeholders across F&P and communicate confidently with auditors and regulators.
• Lead, coach and support the people contributing to audit programme delivery.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication

Leadership

Audit experience

Quality management

Risk-based auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or related discipline

Job description

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Join a team of good people doing good work with intent.People like you, who care to make a difference.

About the opportunity

The Quality Manager – Audit is responsible for leading, managing and continuously improving the Quality Systems audit program. This role leads the audit programme for the New Zealand campus and supports other F&P locations as required. We are looking for an exceptional leader with a strategic focus and a confident communicator who loves interacting with regulators and mentoring and coaching internal customers.

You will lead a risk-based audit programme, work closely with internal stakeholders and external auditors, and use audit insights to support corrective action, Management Review and wider QMS improvement.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and continually improve the Quality Systems audit programme.
• Develop and maintain a risk-based audit plan that reflects regulatory, business and QMS priorities.
• Coordinate and support internal audits, external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Ensure audit findings, actions and follow-up activities are clearly documented, monitored and progressed.
• Analyse audit performance and trends and provide meaningful input into CAPA, Management Review and QMS improvement.
• Build audit capability across the business through training, coaching and practical guidance.
• Develop strong relationships with stakeholders across F&P and communicate confidently with auditors and regulators.
• Lead, coach and support the people contributing to audit programme delivery.

About you

• A strategic and systems-focused thinker who can identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• A clear and confident communicator who builds trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, coaching and influencing capability.
• Significant audit experience, ideally within medical devices or another highly regulated industry.
• Sound knowledge of Quality Management Systems and risk-based auditing principles.
• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or a related discipline.

Working With Us

Care to join a supportive environment?Fisher & Paykel Healthcare foster an inclusive work environment founded on our culture of care and cooperation. Here you’ll have the trust and support to generate ideas, solve problems and do your best work, while enjoying some of our perks and benefits:

• Employee share purchase scheme
• Discretionary bi-annual Profit share
• Life, Critical illness and Income Protection Insurance
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Active Social clubs & community groups
• In-house training programs from external providers
• Purchasing privileges for Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
• Banking and Insurance discounts
• Free Parking
• Beautiful campus with green spaces
• Annual Salary Review
• High rates of internal promotion
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities

About Us

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of medical devices, exporting to over 120 countries globally.

Our commitment to care unites us. Here, we’re driven to improve patient care and outcomes through inspired and world-leading healthcare solutions.

We focus on nurturing a positive and inclusive culture based on trust and respect. In New Zealand, our employee-led communities, Spectra (rainbow), Manaaki (Māori) and Women in Engineering play an important role in this culture. We also have a commitment to creating a positive lasting impact on society, shown by our support of New Zealand organizations such as Te Uru Tangata – Centre for Workplace Inclusion, Pride Pledge and Global Women.

We are dedicated to designing our recruitment process with care and empathy to support all candidates, regardless of identity, background, and experiences. Should you require support or adjustments during our process, please let us know at [e-mail].

Requisition ID:6946
Posting end date:16/10/2026