About

• About Gallagher
• At Gallagher, we protect what matters most. From securing some of the world’s highest-security environments to helping farmers manage their operations more efficiently, our technology solutions are trusted globally.
• Our global headquarters and manufacturing site are proudly based in Hamilton, New Zealand. Here, our people-first culture and collaborative mindset set the foundation for world-class careers and meaningful impact across our global operations. As we continue to strengthen our international supply chain capability, this is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in our global trade strategy.
• The Opportunity
• We’re looking for a Global Trade Manager to lead the establishment and ongoing development of our centralised trade compliance function. This is a newly created role with significant scope - shaping governance, improving master data integrity, and ensuring we meet evolving global trade requirements while unlocking opportunities that support commercial growth.
• You’ll sit at the heart of our global supply chain ecosystem, partnering with legal, logistics, procurement, R&D, engineering, and regional operations to drive best-practice compliance and streamlined cross-border trade. Along the way, you’ll identify opportunities to reduce tariffs, strengthen controls, modernise systems, and embed consistent, audit-ready processes.
• With one direct report, the Global Trade Data Coordinator, and broad influence across the organisation, this role blends strategic leadership, hands-on problem solving, and strong relationship management.
• You’ll be the anchor point for global trade governance - setting direction, strengthening controls, and enabling teams across the business.

Your focus will include

• Establishing central governance for customs data, trade agreements, and global trade processes
• Maintaining and optimising tariff and commodity code accuracy as the single source of truth in SAP
• Embedding tariff classification and data requirements into R&D, NPD, procurement, and sourcing workflows
• Partnering with Legal & Risk to uphold global customs regulations and manage escalations
• Leading historic liability reviews and building audit-ready, fit-for-purpose controls
• Driving continuous improvement across systems and processes, including automation and broker integrations
• Managing key external relationships with regulatory authorities, brokers, and advisors
• Building internal capability through training, guidance, and cross-regional support
• Setting expectations, coaching your direct report, and supporting ongoing capability uplift
• Coordinating incident response and remediation to ensure quick, transparent resolution
• Contributing to wider supply chain initiatives that improve overall operational performance
• The Fit
• You’re someone who thrives in complexity and sees clarity where others see obstacles. With deep expertise in global trade compliance and a strong understanding of how data, systems, and regulation intersect, you bring both strategic perspective and practical know-how.

Ideally, you’ll have

• 7+ years’ experience in international trade compliance or supply chain
• Leadership experience in compliance, master data, or related functions
• Strong working knowledge of customs regulations, tariff classification, and SAP master data
• A track record of delivering cross-functional change and process improvement
• Analytical strength and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Confidence navigating ambiguity, evolving regulations, and multi-regional demands
• Why Gallagher?
• At Gallagher, we’re committed to a supportive, family-friendly culture where collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement drive everything we do. We care deeply about our team’s well-being and work-life balance, creating an environment where people can thrive personally and professionally.

What we offer

• Flexible hours with hybrid or remote options (travel to Hamilton required)
• Free on-site parking, a subsidised café, and great local eateries
• KiwiSaver contributions on top of salary, plus annual bonuses
• A fun, collaborative environment with team-building events, inspiring guest speakers, and regular team lunches
• If you’re ready to shape the future of global trade at Gallagher and build a function that supports our growth for years to come - we’d love to hear from you.
• We’ll be taking a short break over the holidays but welcome your applications now and will begin reviewing them in early January. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!