Policy Advisor (L2)

Policy Advisor L2

• Advise Government decision-makers on important tax and social policy issues.
• Be part of one of the best policy shops in Government.
• Permanent role based in Wellington.

Be part of one of the best policy shops in Government! As a policy advisor in the Economics and Stewardship or Forecasting and Analysis team, you represent Inland Revenue (IR) as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to government, parliament, select committees and other stakeholders.

Mō mātou | About us

Inland Revenue Policy Unit

The Policy unit of IR is a specialised team of policy advisors, primarily based in Wellington, who are responsible for developing, managing, and communicating tax and social policy. This includes providing tax and social policy advice to Ministers. The team also ensures that the tax and social policy systems continue to be fit for purpose. By broadly influencing the social and economic agenda the team contributes to improve the overall outcomes across government.

Economics and Stewardship, Forecasting and Analysis

We are seeking two L2 Policy Advisors for our Economics and Stewardship team and our Forecasting and Analysis team, both of which sit within Policy. These teams work closely together.

The Economics and Stewardship team uses economic frameworks and analysis to provide advice on tax and social policies with significant economic impact. The team also takes a stewardship perspective to the tax system – looking into the future to ensure that our tax system stays fit for purpose.

The Forecasting and Analysis team undertakes quantitative analysis to support tax and social policy work. The team regularly produces tax and social policy forecasts as part of the Government’s Budget process, and reports tax results monthly to Ministers. The team is also primarily responsible for data analysis in support of Policy and for quantifying the fiscal impacts of proposed policy changes.

At Te Tari Taake Inland Revenue 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.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As a L2 you will have a minimum of 4 years’ experience in a relevant role. Our role descriptions are broad based and are applicable to most staff in Policy.

Mōu | About you

To be successful in this role you will bring :

For the forecasting and analysis team you would also have

For the economics and stewardship team you would also have experience in providing policy advice to Government.

Inland Revenue welcomes applicants from all walks of life and we want all our people to achieve their full potential. We support flexible working that meets the needs of our people and our business. The preference for this role is to have the person in Wellington for Business reasons. Let us know if you need any information about the role or any support throughout the recruitment process.

What we can offer you

Tono mai | Apply here

Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining the motivation, skills, knowledge and experience you can bring to the role in line with the advert and the role description. If you require further information or a copy of the role description, please contact