Policy Advisor L1

• Wellington based
• Permanent position
• Multiple positions available

When you add a healthy dose of curiosity to a complex challenge, amazing things can happen. In this case, bringing your inquisitive mind and openness to new ideas could help us transform tax and social policy, for the better. And doing so will transform your career for the better, too.

We are looking for L1 policy advisors, to join our high-performing policy team where you will sink your teeth into meaningful work – the kind of stuff that drives genuine change for the people of our country.

You will represent Inland Revenue as a subject matter expert and be a trusted advisor to government, parliament, select committees, and stakeholders – collaborating with other advisors and leaders to manage workflows and ensure effective changes to important tax and social policy issues.

Get set to let your critical thinking skills shine, as you deliver clear and concise advice on policy solutions and implementation options, aligned with relevant frameworks and guidelines.

To excel in this role, you would ideally have:

• 1-2 years’ experience in policy development or in a related area, along with an understanding of government priorities and the political context
• exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders
• excellent written and verbal communication abilities to tailor complex messages to diverse audiences
• the ability to drive a process involving a range of stakeholders and deliver results within required timeframes
• a relevant tertiary qualification.

Mō mātou | About us

The Inland Revenue Policy team is based in Wellington and advises Government on a range of tax and social policy issues. We research and develop policy options, and present policy recommendations to senior officials and Ministers. Unlike other policy shops, we also prepare our own legislation arising from those policy recommendations and our advisors support it through the legislative process.

For an overview of what we have been working on, check out https://taxpolicy.ird.govt.nz/work-programme

At Inland Revenue Te Tari Taake we’re passionate about Aotearoa New Zealand being a great place to live and work. We’re making it simpler for everyone to pay tax that pays for things like health care, education and protecting the environment.

We are committed to keeping to the Treaty of Waitangi's guiding principles in our work for and with Māori customers and our employees, their whānau, hapū and iwi.

IR is committed to building an inclusive workplace free from inequalities, where all our people are valued, respected and feel supported to reach their full potential.

Tono mai |

Please apply online, attaching a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and knowledge in line with requirements in the advertisement.

For specific queries, including a copy of the role descriptions please email IRDcareers@ird.govt.nz and one of our team members will be in touch with you.

Applications close on Wednesday 10th September at 5pm