Product Manager
Whanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand · Full Time
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- 5+ yrs
- Salary
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- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 3 hours ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Engineering, Business, Marketing or related discipline
- Eligibility
- Candidates with experience in product management, product marketing, or portfolio management who can work across strategy, commercial analysis, and cross-functional delivery are suitable. Experience in pipe and fittings products is beneficial, and applicants from construction, infrastructure, utili…
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About the Role
Iplex NZ is looking for a Product Manager to help drive the future of New Zealand’s infrastructure. The role focuses on the company’s fittings range and sits between product leadership, marketing, and commercial planning. You will work closely with Sales, Technical, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to guide portfolio direction, uncover growth opportunities, and support products that are well positioned in the market.
Key Responsibilities
- Turn technical product details into clear customer value messages and support cross-functional initiatives that shape the direction of the fittings category.
- Use market trends, customer input, and competitor analysis to identify opportunities for innovation and portfolio expansion.
- Support commercial outcomes through analysis, business case development, and ongoing review of product performance.
- Lead new product development from early concept through to market launch in coordination with Technical, Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales teams.
- Develop practical resources and sales tools that help customers understand the benefits of the company’s solutions.
About You
The ideal candidate is commercially aware, comfortable balancing strategy with execution, and confident working across multiple teams. A background in construction, infrastructure, utilities, or manufacturing will be valuable.
- Experience or knowledge of pipe and fittings products will be an advantage and may help your application stand out.
- At least 5 years of experience managing product portfolios in product management or product marketing roles.
- A qualification in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
- Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects.
- Strong commercial and analytical ability, including business case preparation and market opportunity assessment.
- Solid technical understanding, with the ability to explain complex concepts in customer-friendly terms.
Why Join Iplex?
This is an opportunity to influence products that support essential infrastructure across New Zealand. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and strong commercial results, while also giving you room to make a real impact.
- A strategic role with a high level of visibility and influence.
- Opportunities to lead innovation and help define product direction.
- Flexible location options across Auckland, Christchurch, or Palmerston North.
- A supportive team culture focused on growth and professional development.
- The chance to contribute to work that helps strengthen communities across New Zealand.
Additional Information
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working where strategy, innovation, commercial performance, and customer insight meet. If you are motivated by product strategy and delivering measurable business outcomes, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution.