Policy Advisor L1

2 days ago

Wellington City, New Zealand Inland Revenue Full time

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.

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 timeframesa 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.

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 |**

**Applications close at 9am, Monday 10**th**November 2025

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