Structural Designer

1 week ago

Wiri, Auckland, New Zealand Opal Kiwi Packaging Full time

Company description:

Opal is an innovative and solutions led paper and packaging group striving for excellence in everything we do. A member of NIPPON PAPER GROUP, Opal has operations in Australia and New Zealand, making us one of Australasia's leading packaging companies.

Job description:

Discover Opal….

We manufacture goods that you see, touch, and use every day and our customer base includes some of the biggest names in FMCG, Retail and Fresh Produce.

We stand for innovation, smart solutions, and sustainability

Discover what Opal can offer you…

  • A competitive salary in an ongoing full-time role
  • Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative team
  • Join one of Australia and New Zealand's leading packaging companies
  • Work with a manufacturing business focussed on sustainability

Discover the Opportunity….

Opal Fibre Packaging provides a full service offering in corrugated cardboard box packaging from design and product testing through to supply chain integration. We have an exciting opportunity for a Structural Designer to join the team at our site in Wiri, Auckland.

The key focus of this role will be to:

  • Interpreting Design briefs as provided by the sales team
  • Provide Design advice to Sales, Estimators and Operations staff as required
  • Complete Custom Design Tasks as allocated by the system
  • Assist in product standardisation by matching existing solutions/tooling with new customers/applications
  • Assist in the manufacture of packaging samples as required

Discover your sustainable future…

We can offer a varied career journey with experiential learning gained from cross-functional and lateral moves. We embrace diversity in all its forms, and we look for curious individuals who thrive in an environment of change.

For this role we would ideally like you to have:

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders
  • Experience using CAD systems (AutoCAD experience would be viewed favourably)
  • Spatial awareness and the ability to visualize

Discover more… by visiting our website at

Find out about Opal - follow us on LinkedIn

Applications are open to both internal and external candidates. If this sounds like the opportunity for you apply now

  • Engineering Manager

    3 days ago

    Wiri, Auckland, New Zealand Technical Recruitment Solutions Full time

    Lead a high-performing engineering team, drive complex projects, and play a pivotal role in a business known for quality, delivery and long-term client partnerships.TP Mechanical & Engineering is a well-established mechanical engineering and project delivery specialist with a reputation built on technical capability, commercial discipline, and doing things...

  • Customer Service Manager

    3 days ago

    Wiri, Auckland, New Zealand Focus Recruitment Limited Full time

    The RoleReporting to the Director, this role acts as a communication bridge between leadership and teams, ensuring clarity and follow-through. With two direct reports, you are the person that ensures that priorities are clear, communications are crisp, and the team stays on track — locally and offshore. You are equal parts organizer, communicator, and...

  • Structural Designer

    1 week ago

    Wiri, New Zealand OPAL. Full time

    Discover Opal….We manufacture goods that you see, touch, and use every day and our customer base includes some of the biggest names in FMCG, Retail and Fresh Produce.We stand for innovation, smart solutions, and sustainabilityDiscover what Opal can offer you…A competitive salary in an ongoing full-time roleOpportunity to join a supportive and...

  • Steel Frame Installer

    1 week ago

    Wiri, New Zealand SteelHaus Full time

    Steelhaus Ltd is a leading steel framing company who is well known for their unique structural technology, cutting edge solutions and innovative design. We supply our own steel frame steel truss products alongside the best experience and expertise in the construction industry. We are growing at a rapid rate; as such we are looking for an experienced...

  • Electrical Trade Assistant

    1 week ago

    Wiri, New Zealand Talent Connection Full time

    Build Modular is a manufacturing company that is revolutionising the way buildings are constructed in NZ. We are building timber apartment units in our purpose-built factory in Wiri. We are part of the well-established Property Partners Group with their own in-house Design and Construction Teams. We are looking for an Electrical Trade Assistant to join our...

  • Field Sales Manager

    4 days ago

    Wiri, New Zealand Heineken Full time

    **Location**: Auckland **Function**:Commerce **Sub-Function**: Commerce - Sales - Wholesale **Type of Contract**: Permanent When you join DB Breweries, you join the global HEINEKEN whanau, where everyone is encouraged to be themselves, contribute their ideas, learn and grow as part of one of the largest beer and cider brewing companies in the world spanning...