Quality, Regulatory and Sustainability Manager at Invacare ANZ

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Management Systems, Regulatory Compliance, Sustainability, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, TGA Compliance, Medsafe Compliance, Auditing, CAPA Management, Risk Management, Document Control, ESG Reporting, Continuous Improvement, Stakeholder Management, Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving

Industry

Medical Device

Description

Invacare is a proud supplier of mobility and medical equipment that is used in hospitals, aged care facilities and homes all around the world. We have an extensive line of products which includes manual and powered wheelchairs, mobility scooters, beds and mattresses, patient lifters, ramps and more. Invacare Europe & Asia Pacific and Direct Healthcare Group have recently merged creating DHCare, a global medical device company that supports efforts to move health forward by delivering innovative and leading solutions for individuals whose lives are impacted by reduced mobility. About the role We are seeking and experienced Quality, Regulatory and Sustainability Manager to join our team, leading quality, regulatory and ESG functions across our ANZ business. This is an autonomous role and is the primary contact for ANZ, working very closely with our global Quality and Regulatory (QARA) teams in EMEA and the APAC Regional Leadership Team. The Quality, Regulatory and Sustainability Manager is responsible for localising and embedding global quality systems, ensuring compliance with ISO: 13485, ISO:14001, TGA and Medsafe requirements, overseeing regulatory compliance and submission, leading ANZ audits, and championing continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives and strategies aligned with our global QARA and ESG objectives. Other key responsibilities include: • Own and continuously improve the ANZ ISO13485 QMS and related quality systems • Lead internal and external audits including local ANZ cross audits and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance • Manage complaints, CAPA, non-conformances, supplier quality and product risk • Act as the primary liaison with TGA, Medsafe and external compliance bodies ensuring compliance with requirements for medical devices, including listing/notification processes, post-market surveillance obligations, field safety notifications, incident reporting, and recalls. • Oversee SOPs, document control and training • Lead ISO 14001 compliance and deliver the EcoVadis sustainability assessment • Drive sustainability initiatives and report on ESG performance • Partner with commercial, people, operational and global teams to build capability and embed quality and compliance About you You are a confident and credible quality leader who can work with a wide range of stakeholders, balancing global standards with local realities. You bring a pragmatic, flexible and result oriented approach that focuses on driving continuous improvement while building strong and trusting relationships in the organisation. We are looking for someone who brings: • A tertiary qualification in Quality, Science, Engineering or similar • 5+ years’ experience in quality and regulatory roles within medical devices or regulated industries • Strong knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14001, GDP and ANZ regulatory frameworks • Audit leadership experience and exposure to sustainability or ESG initiatives • Excellent communication, judgement, critical thinking and problem-solving skills • Experience with TGA, Medsafe and global QMS/WMS environments will be highly regarded. Why join us? Invacare is an amazing values-based global organisation that makes a real difference in people’s lives and you’ll get to be part of us! We have a passionate and fun culture that’s committed to diversity and inclusion, ongoing professional development through on the job learning, secondments and training and the opportunity to work in cross-functional teams across the ANZ region. We have additional benefits, various flexible working options to support a healthy work/life balance and you'll work in a continuous improvement environment where your ideas will be heard and realised. If you’re passionate about helping others and are ready to join a company that truly puts others at the forefront of what we do, we would love to hear from you so please apply today.

Responsibilities

This role involves leading quality, regulatory, and ESG functions for the ANZ business, requiring the localization and embedding of global quality systems and ensuring compliance with standards like ISO 13485 and ISO 14001. Key duties include managing audits, overseeing regulatory submissions (TGA/Medsafe), handling quality processes (complaints, CAPA), and driving sustainability initiatives.