Head of Government Affairs Australia New Zealand

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Sydney, New South Wales, AUS
In-Office
Senior level
Music
The Role
Lead Spotify's government affairs strategy in Australia and New Zealand, engaging with policymakers and shaping public policy on digital media issues.
Summary Generated by Built In

You will join Spotify’s Global Government Affairs team, working at the intersection of policy, technology, and creativity. This team partners with governments, regulators, and industry groups around the world to help shape a fair, innovative, and inclusive digital ecosystem.

In Australia and New Zealand, you’ll play a key role in representing Spotify’s voice on issues that matter to creators, listeners, and the broader media landscape—ranging from competition and online safety to AI and the future of the creative economy.

What You'll Do

  • Lead Spotify’s government affairs strategy across Australia and New Zealand, building trusted relationships with policymakers and stakeholders
  • Represent Spotify in meetings with government officials, regulators, and industry groups across both markets
  • Shape and influence public policy on issues impacting the digital, media, and creator ecosystem
  • Provide clear, strategic guidance to senior leaders on political, legislative, and regulatory developments
  • Partner with Legal, Communications, Music and business teams to align on priorities and messaging
  • Monitor policy trends and proactively identify risks and opportunities for Spotify, creators, and users
  • Develop advocacy strategies and positions that reflect Spotify’s values and support a sustainable, inclusive creative economy
  • Travel regularly between Sydney and Canberra to maintain strong, in-person engagement

Who You Are

  • You have significant experience in government affairs, public policy, or a related field across Australia and New Zealand
  • You are experienced in building relationships with government officials, regulators, and industry stakeholders
  • You have a strong understanding of the ANZ political and regulatory landscape, including legislative processes
  • You know how to turn complex policy topics into clear, actionable insights
  • You are comfortable advising senior leaders and contributing to strategic decision-making
  • You care about creating a fair, inclusive, and forward-looking environment for creators, platforms, and users
  • You communicate clearly and represent organizations externally with credibility and authenticity
  • You are able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment with sound judgment

Where You'll Be

  • This role can be based in Sydney or Canberra

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Skills Required

  • Significant experience in government affairs or public policy
  • Building relationships with government officials and industry stakeholders
  • Strong understanding of the ANZ political and regulatory landscape
  • Ability to turn complex policy topics into actionable insights
  • Comfort advising senior leaders
  • Management of multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment

Spotify Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Spotify and has not been reviewed or approved by Spotify.

  • Flexible Benefits Employees consistently praise the total compensation package beyond base salary, highlighting a mix of RSUs, cash incentives, and stipends alongside core pay. The package is described as flexible and customizable through equity choices (e.g., RSUs, options, cash) that can be tailored for long-term wealth building.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off offerings are repeatedly highlighted as substantial, including generous vacation, paid sick days, volunteer time, and flexible holidays. These policies are framed as a meaningful part of the overall rewards experience beyond salary.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is portrayed as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and mental health support. Additional employer contributions to HSAs are cited as strengthening the overall health and wellness value proposition.

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