Public Policy Manager, New Zealand

The AWS Public Policy Manager, New Zealand, will contribute to the development of public policy and political priorities for AWS and undertake advocacy with relevant officials in New Zealand. This role is a 12-month Fixed Term Parental Leave cover.

Key Responsibilities

• Play a key role in the development of public policy and political priorities for AWS and undertake engagement and advocacy with relevant officials in New Zealand;
• Advance AWS’s policy positions directly and through industry associations / coalitions to enable an unrestricted, transparent and technology friendly regulatory environment that enables and supports the growth of AWS;
• Assess and communicate potential regulatory issues and public sector business opportunities and develop mitigations, enhancement strategies, and policy positions.
• Coordinate external advocacy efforts, outreach programs and key initiatives in concert with various AWS teams including sales, public relations and marketing;
• Facilitate meetings between AWS executives and key stakeholders, including senior government officials, regulators and industry associations to promote and advocate for the company’s public policies;
• Work collaboratively and transparently with AWS public sector, commercial business, infrastructure and corporate services teams to align core business priorities, public policy goals and “go to market” strategies;
• Contribute to opportunities in industry associations / bodies on behalf of AWS, and ensure appropriate utilisation of high judgment, high integrity outside consultants;
• Contribute to the development of public policy positions for AWS in the Asia-Pacific region and globally; and
• Contribute to public policy initiatives as directed.

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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