Social Media Specialist
Shape Gallagher Security’s global social presence through strategic content, audience growth, thought leadership, and meaningful engagement.
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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 - and right now is a pivotal moment in our evolution. We’re scaling with intent, driving an incredible growth trajectory with innovation and customer impact at the heart of everything we do. With operations across New Zealand, Australia, Asia, Africa, the USA, Canada, and Europe and exports to over 140 countries we’re building globally focused career pathways right here in New Zealand.
We’re painting the future of what’s possible. Come join us.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a creative and strategic Social Media Specialist to lead Gallagher Security’s global social presence. Reporting to the Head of Communications and PR – Security, you’ll shape how our brand, people, and solutions show up across priority channels, with a strong focus on LinkedIn, using coordinated, brand-aligned and engaging content.
Working across Communications, Marketing, Product, Sales, and regional teams, you’ll create content that sings, grows our audience, and use insights to continually improve performance.
In this role you will:
Own Gallagher Security’s social channels and global content calendar.
Lead the global social media strategy in keeping with brand, product, campaigns, and regional priorities.
Create engaging content that brings our people, expertise, products, and customer stories to life.
Plan and deliver signature social media initiatives that keep Gallagher Security visible in relevant industry trends, timely topics, and conversations that matter to our audiences.
Use social listening to identify trends, opportunities, and emerging risks.
Manage boosting activity and report on engagement, growth, traffic, and content performance.
The Fit
You’re a proactive social media professional with strong writing skills, creative flair, and the confidence to manage global channels and stakeholder relationships.
You’ll bring:
A tertiary qualification in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
Three or more years’ social media experience, ideally in a global or B2B environment.
Experience managing platforms such as Hootsuite, Brandwatch, or similar.
Excellent writing and editorial skills, with the ability to simplify technical content.
Strong knowledge of social strategy, paid and organic optimisation, and reporting.
Excellent organisation, stakeholder management, attention to detail, and cultural awareness.
Why Gallagher?
At Gallagher, you’ll join a high-performing global marketing team with a wonderful culture and have the opportunity to shape a standout social presence for our people and technology.
We also offer:
Competitive salary and annual bonuses
Enjoy the benefits of an office-based role three days a week, with the freedom to work from home on other days and flexible hours that fit around your life
Life and Disability Insurance and KiwiSaver on top
If you’re ready to help a leading security technology business show up with clarity, consistency, and impact, we’d love to hear from you.
- Department
- Security
- Role
- Marketing & Communications
- Locations
- Hamilton, New Zealand
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Closing Date
- 16 October, 2026
