Head of Product Strategy

Why eShepherd & Gallagher?

eShepherd is redefining livestock management with virtual fencing that gives farmers more freedom, flexibility, and insight. Backed by Gallagher - a global leader trusted for over 85 years - we combine the energy of a high-growth venture with the stability and purpose of a company committed to protecting what matters most. Our culture values innovation, practical problem-solving, and deep respect for farming communities.

This is a pivotal leadership role at the intersection of agriculture and technology.

As Head of Product Strategy for eShepherd, you'll drive the vision, strategy, and commercial success of our virtual fencing solution - empowering farmers with smarter, more sustainable ways to manage livestock. This is your chance to blend curiosity, commercial acumen, and a passion for real-world impact to shape a category that's scaling globally.

The Opportunity: Lead, Innovate, Deliver

As part of Gallagher, we carry forward a legacy of reliability and respect for farming communities. At the same time, we operate with startup energy - agile, ambitious, and always learning.

This is a rare opportunity to truly own the product vision and roadmap for eShepherd at a time when our virtual fencing technology is making headlines - both here in New Zealand and in farming communities around the world. You'll be at the forefront of agri-tech innovation, turning deep customer insights into breakthrough solutions that deliver real value on-farm and in-market.

In this role, you'll:

Lead the development and execution of eShepherd's product strategy and roadmap, aligned with business goals and customer needs

Champion customer discovery - engage directly with farmers, surface unmet needs, and turn insights into action

Drive commercial outcomes: shape go-to-market, pricing, and positioning to accelerate adoption and growth

Collaborate across R&D, engineering, and commercial teams to deliver high-impact features and continuous improvement

Foster a culture of innovation, integrating emerging technologies and practices into the product vision

Act as the voice of the customer, aligning teams behind a shared purpose and measurable outcomes

You'll love it here if you:

Choose progress over perfection - you're comfortable shipping work that moves us forward, even if it's not flawless.

See change as fuel - you embrace ambiguity and adapt quickly because innovation happens in motion.

Get energised by growth - you want to help build something that's scaling globally and shaping the future of farming.

Stay curious and practical - you respect farming communities and want solutions that work in the real world.

Think big, act fast - you balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution and aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves.

Collaborate to solve problems -you value teamwork and keep a solutions-first mindset.

What You'll Bring

You're a strategic product leader who thrives on solving meaningful problems and rallying teams around outcomes that matter.

You bring:

A proven track record in product, category, or value stream leadership with commercial and customer impact

Deep curiosity for customers - comfortable in the field, fluent in both qualitative and quantitative insights

Experience embedding discovery practices and validating opportunities before scaling solutions

The mindset and capability to innovate across systems - product, service, digital, and business models

Practical, disciplined product leadership grounded in commercial accountability and outcome-focused planning

Exceptional collaboration and cross-functional leadership skills, ideally in agri-tech, hardware/software, or innovation-driven environments

The eShepherd & Gallagher Experience: Benefits & Perks

Join a globally connected, purpose-driven organisation where challenge, clarity, and learning are valued.

In return, you'll enjoy:

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

Flexible work arrangements and a commitment to work-life balance

The excitement of a high-growth startup, but with Gallagher stability.

Ongoing development and career growth opportunities

Hamilton site free parking, subsidised on-site café, and great eateries nearby.

Career growth opportunities as we scale globally.

Tools and tech that make your job easier - what you need to succeed.

Supportive team culture – we value collaboration and practical problem-solving.

KiwiSaver contributions to support your future.

Boost App membership and staff discounts across NZ.

Life & Disability Insurance – because looking after you and your loved ones matters.

Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives.

Ready to shape the future of virtual fencing?

Apply now to lead with insight, deliver with purpose, and drive real customer impact.

Don't quite tick all the boxes? We know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're excited about this role and believe you can make an impact - even if your experience doesn't tick every box - we'd love to hear from you. Your unique perspective could be exactly what we need

Love what we're building but this role isn't quite your match? Join our talent pool We're scaling fast and new opportunities are always emerging - your skills could be exactly what we need next

Department

Animal Management

Role

Senior Leadership

Locations

Hamilton, New Zealand

Employment type

Full-time

Closing Date:

24 December, 2025