About Us

As an integral part of Aliaxis – a global brand, we supply the New Zealand and Pacific markets with high quality plastic pipes and fittings and building materials. We are proud to deliver renowned brands Marley, RX Plastics and Dynex to the New Zealand market.

We are committed to creating sustainable, innovative solutions for water and energy, providing advanced plastic piping systems across the world. We lead the industry by anticipating our customers’ evolving needs, staying agile and responsive to deliver tailored solutions. Our diverse product portfolio across Building, Infrastructure, Industrial and Agriculture is designed to fit specific market needs and regulatory requirements, with a focus on durability, ease of installation, and value.

We are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviours that we stand for:

• We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast

• We Care for the environment, our customers and each other

• We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions

About the role

Support the Operations teams at Avondale Site, working collaboratively across Aliaxis NZ (Manurewa & Tinwald sites), to manage material and process improvement projects, including product formulation development. This role also contributes to cost reduction through material reviews and ensures the company’s product quality standards are consistently maintained.

What will you do?

• Lead material and product evaluation projects, including trial development, formulation recommendations, and oversight of material trials with timely progress reporting.

• Support process improvement initiatives, provide technical advice on manufacturing issues, and identify opportunities for innovation and cost reduction through material and process reviews.

• Manage and maintain testing, laboratory equipment, and accurate formulation and specification databases aligned with BOMs.

• Conduct product testing, quality oversight, and collaborate with internal teams, external suppliers, and Aliaxis Group peers for technical projects.

• Monitor regulatory changes, ensure compliance, and support environmental reporting requirements.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial chemistry, Materials Engineering, or a related technology field (essential)

• Strong practical knowledge of polymeric materials, their processing, and quality assurance

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment

• Creative approach to testing and research

• Proven organizational and project management skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

Why join us?

• You will enjoy working for a business that is conscious about what we do, how it operates and our impact on the environment

• Industry leading paid parental leave - 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer and 4 weeks paid secondary carer

• Annual bonus based on performance

• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

• We celebrate the achievements of our team members with our Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion is close to our heart as a global business, you will have the opportunity to join the DEI council

• A safe work environment with a strong focus on "Go for Zero"

*We are closed for the end-of-year break and will be able to update you on the progress of your application after January 12th, 2026.

Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We are committed to building and investing in a culture of belonging, where all our employees feel empowered, can be their true selves and are able to bring their best ideas forward and contribute to the company’s “Growth with Purpose” strategy.

For us, equity and belonging starts at the application step: whether it's offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.

Just a heads up – we are currently not accepting CVs from recruitment agencies. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation!