Government Relations Manager (Remote in New Zealand)

Lime is the world's largest shared electric vehicle company. We are on a mission to build a future of transportation that is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Named a Time 100 Most Influential Company in 2021, Lime has powered more than 350 million electric bike and scooter rides in more than 200 cities across five continents, saving an estimated 75+ million car trips. Learn more at li.me!

We are hiring a Government Relations Manager in New Zealand to join Lime's global policy and communications team. In this role, you will own all of Lime's external relationships and focus on deepening Lime's rapport across New Zealand. You will  make an impact by helping us advance micro-mobility, grow our fleet size across multiple vehicle types, and enter new markets across both the North and South Islands.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in building partnerships with community and government stakeholders and communicating the values of our service to regulators, the media and other key constituencies. 
You will also be comfortable working in an environment with evolving goals and have an aptitude to overcome obstacles as they arise and ambition to get things done.   
This is a remote position; however, the candidate must reside in New Zealand, and you will report directly to our Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs, ANZ.

What you'll do:

• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with local councillors, government leaders, businesses, non-profits, community organisations, the media and other prospective partners to effectively carry out Lime's government relations strategy.
• In partnership with regional leadership, evaluate, prioritise, and implement strategic paths toward growth in current and future markets across New Zealand, including Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga, and Hamilton.
• Partner with organisations, educational institutions, and similar groups to align Lime's social mission in transportation, health, safety, and the environment.
• Collaborate with Lime Policy and Operations leadership teams to develop and put into place a long-term strategy aligned with our priorities while delivering on key metrics for each market.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on field marketing, safety campaigns, and local media activities. 
• Act as the face of Lime in the region by participating in media interviews and speaking at public events.
• Analyse and inform regional leadership and company HQ on local regulatory or legislative matters.

About you:

• A great advocate: We want someone who can distil complex ideas into simple but intellectually credible arguments. This person should be an exceptional writer and have the creative ability to tell stories - about our product, people, and how we're helping to improve people's lives.
• ~3-6 years of relevant experience leading or working in government affairs, campaigns, and/or community development in a government-related environment.
• Excellent English language communications skills and comfortability speaking in public are required.
• A multi-tasker comfortable working on multiple priorities at once while executing projects in a demanding environment.
• An analytical and strategic mindset with the ability to drive the company toward high-impact initiatives and efficient growth.
• Previous professional experience in transportation and mobility is preferred.
• Availability to travel at least 33% of the time depending on business needs. 

What we offer:

• Opportunity to revolutionise transportation in cities around the world with the leader in urban mobility solutions.
• Scale with a rapidly growing organisation, with significant opportunity for growth.
• Play a role in the transformation of urban mobility and sustainability.
• Work with a team of successful, fun and motivated people.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

Lime is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that’s only the start. We strive to build a workforce composed of individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities, and mindsets—not just to do great work, but to become a better company and grow as individuals.