Cooking Product Evaluator - Graduate Program null

At the heart of the Fisher & Paykel story are people looking for the innovation that changes the everyday into something out of the ordinary. Our design heritage is founded on a pioneering spirit and a culture of curiosity that has challenged conventional appliance design to consistently deliver products tailored to human needs. 

We aim to create moments of delight together in the heart of the home, sustainably enhancing the quality of people's lives, now and for future generations. Passion for this purpose is what inspires us to strive toward becoming the world’s most human-centred appliance brand. Human-centred isn't just a buzzword; it forms the core of our design philosophy, which we live and breathe every day.   

Which is where you come in

We have just one opportunity in our Dunedin-based Cooking Product Performance team to join us in January 2025 as a Product Evaluator.

As this is a graduate position, you’ll be due to complete, or have completed within the last two years, your studies towards a relevant Undergraduate or Postgraduate Degree – in this case Food Science or Consumer Science.  

To be considered we're looking for curious and passionate food/consumer science graduates who demonstrate initiative and drive for great customer outcomes.  You should enjoy ongoing learning by researching and applying practical hands-on skills to test a range of technical solutions that will be seen in our future product designs.  You love getting creative and experimenting in the kitchen for friends and family, your Insta feed is full of glorious food imagery, and you love the way food brings people together. 

We look for great communicators with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to contribute positively in a team environment.  This is a small, fun and passionate team who also loves sharing their knowledge with the wider Dunedin site.  We love live food!

What will you be doing?

Our grads work hands-on in project teams, innovating and influencing real product design. Deep-diving into Product Development offers real-time learning from some of the best in industry, and we’re stoked to have you there – grads bring fresh perspective that means we learn from you, too. Some of our best ideas have come from grads, and some of their best career stories have come from us. 

"This is a great industry to learn in. There are heaps of opportunities, and there’s a real openness here to new ways, ideas and options – different perspectives are valued; it’s collaborative and outcome oriented. Everyone works together, and the culture is one of really valuing sustainability – everybody is really passionate and driven to improve.” 

Joining us has benefits!

We've just been named the top R&D Graduate employer in NZ and we're very proud!! We’re also big on sustainability, diversity, and innovation. We offer ongoing learning and career development, flexible working hours and a bunch of other perks, all while working with leading technology and some of the best in-market. We offer a competitive salary, superannuation scheme (over and above KiwiSaver) or a Student Loan payback scheme, discounted medical insurance, life and disability insurance, and multiple corporate discounts with banks and retailers.

Our Dunedin site is based in a shopping centre, close to supermarkets, retailers, gyms, and other essential services.  Our fabulous social kitchen really is the hub of the Dunedin site and as you’d expect is full of the latest premium appliances and coffee machines.  Also, we are close to the public transport hub and many of our people enjoy an active commute on bikes or walking/running.  

If you’d like to be considered, please apply now with your Academic Transcript (not because we are hung up on your grades but we are curious as to the subjects you've chosen) and your CV.

Applications close Friday 2 June and shortlisted applicants will be invited to a short video questionnaire.