Graduate Policy Advisor

5 days ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Inland Revenue Career Site Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$90,000 per year

Graduate Policy Advisors

  • Permanent, full-time opportunities
  • Wellington based

Imagine a not-too-distant future, applying your knowledge and enthusiasm to help shape tax and social policies that positively impact the lives of New Zealanders. It's something you can make happen... soon. And it's work that will have a direct impact on the economic and social well-being of the nation, not to mention the health of your career.

Ara Whiwhi Mahi | The Opportunity

Be part of one of the best policy shops in Government We are looking for people to join our high-performing policy team where you will be responsible for developing, managing and communicating tax and social policy. As part of this, you can look forward to getting involved in a broad range of things, from conducting research and developing policy options to preparing legislation and providing support throughout the legislative process.

It's a great chance to put your strong academic background into action, and to really showcase your skill for critical and conceptual thinking skills, engaging with stakeholders, and effectively communicating complex ideas. In return for what you bring to us you can expect to be part of an inclusive work environment with great flexibility, development opportunities, and the chance to bring your whole self to work and thrive alongside us.

If you will graduate this year or have graduated within the past three years, we want to hear from you Roles will commence in early 2026.

Mō mātou | About us

The Policy team is primarily based in Wellington and advises Government on a wide 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: 

Tono mai | Apply here 

Please apply online, attaching a copy of your:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter outlining how you meet the role requirements,
  • Complete academic transcript or a copy of your unofficial transcript if you have not yet graduated, and
  • A short sample of your work that demonstrates your writing ability (e.g. an excerpt of an essay written for a university course). This should be no longer than three pages. Please email for a copy of the role description or for any further information or support throughout the recruitment process.

Applications close 9.00am, Monday 10th November 2025

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