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Head of Government Affairs Australia New Zealand

Spotify Sydney Permanent Public Affairs Posted Mar 19, 2026
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What it’s like to work at Spotify

Music & Audio Streaming · Stockholm / Global

3.9
Employee Rating
4.3
Work-Life Balance
111
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What employees love

  • Work-life balance rated 4.3/5 — managers actively ensure you take vacation
  • Genuine flexibility with global offices and Work From Anywhere weeks

What could be better

  • Career advancement rated 3.5/5 — growth paths can feel slow at a large company
  • 2023 layoffs shook trust despite strong business performance
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About the Role

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.

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What is the work-life balance like at Spotify?
Spotify has a work-life balance score of 4.3/5 based on employee reviews. This is above average, suggesting the company genuinely respects work-life boundaries.
What is Spotify’s culture like?
Spotify is characterized by these culture values: wlb, flex-hours, learning, equity. Based on employee reviews, the company has an overall rating of 3.9/5. Work-life balance rated 4.3/5 — managers actively ensure you take vacation
How many open roles does Spotify have?
Spotify currently has 111 open roles across departments including engineering, product, sales, and more. Roles are refreshed daily from their careers page.
Is this role remote-friendly?
This role is located in Sydney. Check the job description above for specific location and remote work details.
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