About Gallagher
Our purpose at Gallagher is ‘Protect what matters most’ and we live it every day. Our technology protects some of the world’s highest security environments and agriculture businesses in over 160 countries. We care deeply about our people and their families. Headquartered in Hamilton since 1938, we’re a privately-owned tech company with over 1,300 employees globally. Our products are proudly made in New Zealand.

The Opportunity
We’re looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Compliance and Reliability Technician to join our Alison Laboratory team. This newly created role is ideal for someone with a background in appliance or electrical testing, and a passion for product reliability. You’ll be responsible for testing, validating, and iterating on electrical and electronic components / products to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance with design specifications. Your insights will directly inform design improvements and product innovation.

The Fit
You might be an experienced appliance or electrical technician, or a recent engineering graduate with a strong interest in lab-based testing. You’ll thrive in a small, collaborative team and enjoy working independently to meet testing deadlines.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant qualification

• 1–2 years of lab experience (or equivalent practical experience)

• Familiarity with electronics design and EMC

• Strong fault diagnosis skills in electronic circuits

• High level of computer literacy

• Excellent communication and documentation skills

• A proactive, independent working style

Why Gallagher?
At Gallagher, we foster a supportive and family-friendly work environment, where collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement are at the forefront of everything we do. We value work-life balance and prioritise the well-being of our employees. We also offer:

• Free parking, subsidised on-site café and great eateries nearby

• Life & Disability Insurance

• Boost App membership; Gallagher staff discounts at a variety of NZ stores

• Plenty of fun along the way; team building events, inspiring guest speakers, and team lunches