A bit about us  

With 3,400+ team members globally, we focus on premium, science‑backed nutrition across Baby, Adult, and Pet categories, spanning seven international brands. 

We’re a passionate, collaborative team working in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment, inspired by #PurposeLedCareers and focused on making a positive impact worldwide. 

We’re committed to our customers, community, and environment, and to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. Our total rewards include additional leave, bonuses, wellness and health benefits, hybrid working, as well as social activities.

What this means for you 

The variety of work creates unlimited opportunities to excel across a breadth of disciplines; you will be presented with a wealth of new pathways and opportunities to explore throughout your career. Working with us will be more than just a job; we guarantee a life-changing experience as you step into an environment that moves quickly and presents new challenges daily.

Your role within the team 

The Senior Manager, Government Affairs is a high-impact standalone opportunity to lead Government Affairs for H&H across ANZ, with broader support across Asia including Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore and China. You’ll shape and deliver advocacy strategies, build trusted relationships with State and Federal Government, and provide strategic advice on political and regulatory developments. Partnering closely with senior business leaders, you’ll identify risks and opportunities, support regional priorities across Adult, Baby and Pet Nutrition, and help advance H&H’s growth agenda across ANZ and Asia. Reporting to the Managing Director, ANZ, with a dotted line to the CEO ANZ + ASIA for Asia trade matters, this role offers real influence, visibility and impact.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Build and maintain strong government, industry and stakeholder relationships that elevate H&H’s profile and support advocacy priorities. 

• Monitor government policy, regulatory and trade developments across ANZ and Asia, identifying risks, opportunities and strategic alignment for H&H. 

• Support new market access and export initiatives by identifying relevant government programs, trade pathways and partnership opportunities. 

• Partner with senior business leaders to engage with Federal and State Government, industry bodies, R&D stakeholders and international agencies. 

• Lead Government Affairs activity, including planning, project management, stakeholder engagement, reporting and administration. 

• Manage government grant and incentive opportunities, including applications, monitoring, reporting and compliance requirements. 

• Work with external agencies and industry partners to help resolve trade barriers and unlock opportunities across key markets. 

• Collaborate with industry bodies to progress initiatives that support sector development and H&H’s broader business objectives.

Desired Skills & Experience 

We look for people who have what it takes to make an impact; who can challenge us to go further while pushing themselves to deliver exciting & ambitious results.  

To make sure we’re setting new starters up for success, we ask that you meet a few criteria relevant to the role to be considered for this opportunity: 

• 7+ years’ experience working with State and/or Federal Government, either in-house or through external relationship management. 

• Strong understanding of ANZ trade, investment, policy and regulatory environments, with the ability to translate developments into business insight. 

• Experience engaging with State and/or Federal Government in at least one other Asian market. 

• Background in government, regulatory or policy advocacy, or experience representing an organisation within the government affairs landscape, such as DFAT, DAFF or TGA. 

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills, with confidence partnering with senior leaders, government agencies and industry bodies. 

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing work, manage expectations and deliver through ambiguity. 

• A tertiary qualification in Business or Commerce, along with experience engaging with industry groups such as CMA, AFGC or ACBC, is desirable. 

• Exposure to Asian trade, investment, political and regulatory environments, including engagement with government officials or bodies across Asia and China, is advantageous.

H&H Group believes in the benefits of a diverse & inclusive workplace & aims to reflect the varied cultures within which we exist. We are committed to providing a working environment that is free from discrimination & harassment, creating a safe and inclusive environment for all.  

We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, religions, racial and gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities and cultures, & our hiring decisions will be based on business needs, position requirements, & the qualifications and experience of individuals. If you require support or assistance during the application process, please notify us at the time of application and we will be sure to enable reasonable adjustments where suitable.  

If you have what it takes, please apply via the online portal & we will be in touch soon. We move quickly & may fill the role prior to the application close date, so we suggest you get in touch today!