Director, Corporate Affairs ANZ

About the role

The Director, Corporate Affairs ANZ will lead integrated corporate affairs across Australia and New Zealand, balancing highly regulated markets with high‑growth opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Own and deliver the integrated Corporate Affairs agenda across ANZ, covering communications, public policy, government affairs and employee engagement.
• Lead engagement with government, regulators and industry bodies on policy priorities affecting the business.
• Shape the external environment to support business and category growth, building relationships with government and key stakeholders.
• Lead media relations and corporate storytelling, strengthening and protecting company and brand reputation.
• Manage local issues and crisis response, ensuring rapid escalation to regional leadership.
• Serve as a strategic adviser to ANZ leadership on reputation, policy, risk and growth opportunities.
• Manage the ANZ Corporate Affairs budget, agency partners and priorities.

Required profile

• 12+ years in Corporate Affairs, Communications or Public Affairs, preferably in ANZ and a regulated consumer environment.
• Strong breadth across communications, public affairs, regulatory and issues management.
• Commercial mindset that connects reputation and policy priorities to business growth.
• Proven senior influence as a credible adviser to senior leaders and external stakeholders.