About Gallagher
Our purpose at Gallagher is 'Protect what matters most' and we live it every day, whether that's protecting the world's highest security environments or agricultural businesses, we care deeply about our people, their families, and our wider communities.
Gallagher Security is on a mission to unlock more value for our customers through the power of our people and solutions.
Our culture is entrepreneurial in spirit, complex, challenging, and ever changing.
With operations in New Zealand, Australia, Asia, Africa, USA, Canada, the UK and Europe and exports to over 160 countries, we're proud to be unlocking globally focused career paths for New Zealand based candidates.
We're painting the future of what's possible.
Come join us.
The Opportunity
We're seeking a proactive and impact-driven Product Owner to own the tactical execution of hardware and software product development within the Security Value Stream.
Reporting to the Portfolio Lead, you'll ensure that our development squads deliver products that meet customer needs, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
You'll be the voice of the customer, bringing clarity to complex product requirements and enabling cross-functional teams to focus on the features that deliver the most value.
From customer research and requirements to backlog prioritisation and release planning, you'll help maximise the impact of our products globally.
Be a key driver of value and delivery :
Own and prioritise the product backlog to balance customer value, technical feasibility, and long-term product health
Define and communicate product features, benefits, and value propositions to internal teams and stakeholders
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and marketing to plan and deliver product releases
Ensure products meet regulatory, quality, and compliance standards throughout the lifecycle
Facilitate feedback loops with customers and internal teams to continuously improve product usability and adoption
Support governance and performance reporting by defining clear measures of success and tracking product outcomes
The Fit
You're a collaborative, customer-focused professional who thrives in complex, fast-moving environments.
You know how to simplify ambiguity, analyse risk, and prioritise work that delivers tangible value.
Your ability to build strong relationships, influence stakeholders, and foster alignment across multi-disciplinary teams will be key to your success.
You'll bring :
Relevant tertiary qualifications and proven experience as a Product Owner, ideally in hardware or technical product environments
Strong knowledge of product development lifecycles, backlog management, and value-driven prioritisation
Experience working with cross-functional teams to deliver complex products globally
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders
Forward-thinking mindset with the ability to anticipate challenges, remove impediments, and drive operational efficiency
Passion for continuous improvement and delivering exceptional customer outcomes
Why Gallagher?
At Gallagher, we foster a collaborative, innovative environment where continuous improvement is how we work.
In this role, you'll have the chance to shape how projects are delivered at scale, grow a team of talented project professionals, and work across the business to make a lasting impact - all within a culture that values flexibility, trust, and balance so you can thrive both professionally and personally.
We also offer :
Competitive Salary and annual bonuses
Enjoy the benefits of an office-based role with the freedom to work from home on occasion and flexible hours that work around your life
Free parking, a subsidised on-site café, and great eateries nearby
Life and Disability Insurance and KiwiSaver on top
Staff discounts through the Boost App
A vibrant culture with team events, learning sessions and great coffee
If you're ready to own hardware and software products within a global tech leader and drive real customer impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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Product Owner • Waikato, New Zealand