Summary:

Meta is seeking a highly organized, motivated, and detail-oriented professional to join our Public Policy team based in our Sydney office. The person will combine a passion for technology's potential to create opportunity and to connect the community in a safe and responsible manner, with deep knowledge of the political and regulatory dynamics in New Zealand and Pacific Islands. This role also offers the opportunity to work on policy matters related to Australia and lead on specific policy issues.You will work on issues related to the Internet and Meta's mission of giving people the power to build community and bringing the world closer together. You will be responsible for understanding Meta’s policies and business priorities, being able to communicate those to policymakers, NGOs, civil society and other stakeholders, and providing input into the development of regulation of the internet sector – with the goal of furthering the company’s mission. Additionally, you will collaborate with colleagues across the business and the globe, engage with trade associations and third party groups. The successful applicant will become part of a team that is dealing with some of the most interesting public policy challenges of our times including privacy, safety, freedom of expression and growth of the digital economy.This position will be based in Sydney and report to the Public Policy Director.

Required Skills:

Public Policy Manager, New Zealand & Pacific Islands Responsibilities:

1. Monitor the political and regulatory environment in New Zealand and Pacific Islands, identify and evaluate the impact of legislative, regulatory and industry proposals, risks and opportunities to the company

2. Collaborate closely with the team to address diverse range of policy issues relevant to the ANZ and Pacific Islands region and lead on specific policy issues

3. Work with policymakers, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and private sector organizations on issues of safety, security, content policy and other technology-relevant public policy concerns

4. Represent Meta in meetings and public events with policymakers and stakeholders

5. Assist in the development and management of Meta's policies on particular issues or product areas

6. Work with cross functional teams across product, legal, marketing and communications across the company to ensure that Meta products and programs are advancing external understanding around key policy issues

7. Respond to questions and consultations from external stakeholders on relevant policy issues

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

8. 8+ years of experience in related areas of public policy such as legislation and/or government relations and advocacy work

9. Demonstrated understanding of political systems and relevant policy and civil society institutions as well as local understanding of the context in New Zealand and Pacific Islands in particular

10. Ability to exercise strong judgment, communication and persuasive skills

11. Ability to drive and manage multiple projects and campaigns simultaneously

12. Ability to think, plan and execute resourcefully and creatively in a dynamic environment

13. Experience partnering and collaborating effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders (eg. policymakers, NGOs, civil society, academics), evidenced by track record of strong relationships at all levels

Industry: Internet