Global Product Manager - China Market

The RoleFisher & Paykel is one of New Zealand's best-known brands, a global company with a strong heritage. Our New Zealand origins, curious nature and passion to develop products designed around people are core elements that make us unique. Driven by our brand values of being trusted, sustainably minded, innovative, generous and curious, as a team we take a collaborative approach, have a culture where ideas are heard, and are united in our leading goal to be the world's most human-centred, #1 luxury brand.

As part of the largest global appliance brand – Haier, you’ll join a company on an exciting journey, bringing innovation and future-led solutions to the appliance space. Our goal is to establish Fisher & Paykel as the #1 luxury brand in the China market. We are expanding in Auckland with a state-of-the-art three-site campus: our Global HQ in Penrose, a Distribution Centre in East Tāmaki, and our Global Experience Centre in Grey Lynn. These bespoke sites will showcase our people, brand, and legacy, creating a centre for excellence in appliance design and innovation in Aotearoa New Zealand.

It’s an exciting time to join the business. Based at our East Tāmaki Design Centre, we are looking for a highly skilled Global Product Manager to join our Auckland team. You’ll bridge our global product management function and the Haier China team, driving growth across all appliance categories for the Fisher & Paykel Brand and accelerating our expansion in the China luxury market. What You’ll DoYou’ll leverage your deep experience in the New Zealand and China markets, fluency in Mandarin, and ability to influence stakeholders to translate our global vision into the China market.

Key responsibilities include: Shaping and driving the China portfolio roadmap with product line leaders, aligning with Fisher & Paykel’s strategy and goals. Developing a deep understanding of the China competitive landscape and turning multiple data sources into genuine insights. Ensuring flawless execution of our go-to-market plans by influencing Haier teams in China. About YouYour success will be driven by your ability to lead by influence, negotiate effectively, and thrive in ambiguity. You’ll bring:

Fluency in Mandarin (spoken and written)Experience in New Zealand and China markets with awareness of cultural factors impacting business in ChinaProven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholdersSkilled negotiator with commercial acumenBackground in premium and luxury product markets (advantageous)Confidence in navigating uncertainty and establishing systems across organizationsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsWhy Join Us? As a Global Product Manager, you'll drive the strategic direction and growth of our product portfolios.

You will work closely with product line leaders in an integrated global product management team, ensuring our China portfolio roadmap progresses in line with our business strategy. Your role will involve transforming data into actionable insights and ensuring our go-to-market plans are flawlessly executed. You may have experience in product management, marketing, or product development within luxury or premium brands. We value someone with proven skills in influencing stakeholders at all levels, sound communication and interpersonal skills, and proficiency in project management and prioritization. You should be comfortable making decisions in uncertain environments.

In this role, you’ll become a trusted category expert for the China market, leveraging your influence within the business and delivering outstanding outcomes. You'll thrive in a hands-on environment, excelling at influencing stakeholders and driving results. A bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is preferred. Possibly even an MBA?Join us and bring your expertise to drive our success in the China luxury market!What We OfferWe can give you the rare opportunity to move into a large, complex global organisation headquartered in NZ.

This role has diverse and exciting challenges and the chance to continually learn and develop. Along with a competitive salary, flexible working, ongoing development, our leading Whanau/Family Leave policy and excellent growth and progression opportunities, as a valued member of our team you’ll enjoy generous discounts on Fisher & Paykel and Haier products, life & disability insurance, discounted medical cover, & access to our superannuation scheme. All this, coupled with great leadership and backed by a world leading heritage brand that is consistently ranked as one of New Zealand’s most Trusted Brands… year after year. https: //www. trustedbrands. co.

nz/results/If you’re passionate about innovation and international business, and ready to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you. Please include your CV and short cover letter in both Mandarin and English telling us why F&P!Apply now — applications close Monday, 25 August 2025From the grandest of ideas to the smallest of details, every day we're turning our passion into performance and improving life through good design. Fisher & Paykel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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