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Strategic Policy Advisor - Compliance Evaluation at Inland Revenue Te Tari Taake, Wellington - WairarapaStrategic Policy Advisor - Compliance Evaluation - Kaitohutohu Kaupapa Here RautakiPermanent, full-timeWellington basedReports to : Chief EconomistMo te tunga - About the roleWe are looking for an exceptional Strategic Advisor to lead a high-impact project that will transform how Inland Revenue measures wider impacts of compliance activities.

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the development of cutting-edge evaluation methodologies that capture the full spectrum of compliance effects, including indirect impacts such as deterrence and behaviour change.

You will lead the project, working with others while personally driving forward analytical and strategic work, reporting directly to the Chief Economist and engaging with senior stakeholders across Inland Revenue and wider government.The successful candidate will combine deep expertise in economics or econometrics with leadership capabilities.

You will develop robust methodologies to quantify the return on investment of compliance interventions, establish ongoing measurement capabilities within Inland Revenue, and provide strategic advice that shapes New Zealand's approach to tax compliance.This role requires someone who can challenge conventional thinking constructively while building strong relationships across operational teams, policy areas, and external stakeholders.This is a permanent position offering significant professional impact, and the opportunity to, over time, address wider quantification and analytical challenges.Skills required : Advanced expertise in economics, econometrics, or related analytical fieldsStrong project leadership experience with the ability to plan, coordinate and deliver complex analytical projects involving multiple stakeholdersExceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with demonstrated success building relationships across operational teams, senior leadership, and external partiesVery experienced policy thinker and future focused strategic thought leaderStrong strategic thinking ability along with proven experience solving complex issuesA 'self-starter' attitude with the initiative to develop and support strategic work across the organisationAbility to be agile and flex to considering the issues of the dayMentoring capabilities for our policy staff, both in best practice of inclusive working and in strategic thinking and influencingExcellent written and verbal communication abilities to tailor complex messagesThe ability to drive a process involving a range of stakeholders and deliver results within required timeframes.

Having an all of enterprise view and end to end coherence from idea to operational deliveryAt 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 healthcare, education and protecting the environment.The Inland Revenue Policy team is primarily 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.

For an overview of what we have been working on, check out .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.Apply here - Tono maiPlease 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 description, please email

• and one of our team members will be in touch with you.Applications close at 5pm on Monday, 23 June 2025.Note : You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.

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