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Company – Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
Location - Auckland, New Zealand
Make a Real-World Impact, Step into an in-house IP role with the feel-good factor!
Join a company that improves the lives of millions of people every year through world-leading healthcare solutions. At Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, your work will make a tangible difference—not just to the business, but to patients around the globe.
Why Choose In-House Over a Law Firm?
- No billable hours – Focus on meaningful work, not timesheets.
- Real-world impact – Your IP strategies will directly support life-changing medical technologies.
- Collaborative environment – Work with teams that truly understand and value IP.
- Purpose-driven culture – Be part of a company that’s improving patient outcomes every day.
The Opportunity
Enjoy a broad and dynamic IP role with full responsibility for a designated product group. You’ll work directly with technical teams and be immersed in the latest technologies. This cross-functional position offers autonomy and room to grow—setting it apart from typical in-house roles.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Freedom to Operate assessments for new designs
- IP protection strategies for new products and technologies
- Patent prosecution across a global portfolio
What You’ll Bring
We’re seeking a part-qualified or recently qualified Patent Attorney (up to 4 years PQE) with a background in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical/Electronic, or Computer Engineering.
You’ll ideally have:
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications
- A collaborative mindset and ability to work closely with engineers
- A results-driven attitude and positive outlook
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges
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. Here is some of the benefits listed among many others
- Employee share purchase scheme
- Bi-annual Profit share
- Generous Paid Parental Leave
- Life, Critical illness and Income Protection Insurance
- Discounted Health Insurance
- In-house training programs from external providers
- 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.
Care to join us? Apply today. Applications close on 25 July 2025.
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 organisations such as Diversity Works NZ, 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 recruit@fphcare.co.nz.
Immigration and relocation support would be provided to the successful candidate.