Industrial Designer

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:
Join our Product Development team as an Industrial Designer and play a key role in shaping the future of medical devices. As an Industrial Designer, you’ll contribute to early stage product innovation, conducting feasibility investigations, developing prototypes, and creating minimum viable concepts. You’ll act as a subject matter expert across industrial design, packaging, and UX/UI, collaborating with other teams to deliver thoughtful, user centred solutions that meet both clinical and regulatory needs. Other responsibilities include-

Maintain up to date knowledge of medical device design trends and technologies

Develop design concepts via modelling and prototyping

Design and execute formative studies for products and packaging

Gather user feedback to inform design concepts

Support regulatory and design control activities with technical input

Prepare updates and reports for stakeholders

Support other development teams as a design SME

What we’re looking for:

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role and be confident working across the full product lifecycle, from early concept through to production. Strong communication skills are key, as you’ll be translating complex ideas into clear, user focused design solutions.

Strong expertise in UX/UI principles and industrial design, with working knowledge in CAD tools

Hands on prototyping experience (3D printing, laser cutting, physical modelling)

Excellent visual communication and presentation skills (Adobe Creative Suite, basic photography/videography)

Strong sketching and visual ideation skills, with the ability to quickly communicate concepts and iterate designs

Understanding of medical device design processes and regulatory requirements

Creative and critical thinker, able to solve complex design challenges

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.