Graduate Compliance Specialist CCS B

Unmatched growth. Career with purpose.

Start strong in a role that makes a difference. With meaningful work and unmatched growth opportunities our grads thrive in a flexible and supportive working environment.

Grads start ona strong market salary of $68000 withbuilt-in uplift reviewsthroughout the programme. Yourpermanent salaryat the end of the programme is driven by yourperformance capability and potential.

This is afull-time permanent rolebased in our centrally locatedWellington office. Hours of work are75 hours 50 minutes per fortnight(Monday to Friday 8am5pm).

Please note:This graduate programme is only open to Wellington-based applicants who have completed theirundergraduate or postgraduate degree within the last 12 months. This is a great opportunity for emerging talent to start your career after completing your tertiary qualification.

The Programme

• Structured supported 18-month programme:Combining learning project work and real day-to-day responsibilities.
• Unmatched learning and development: We offer leading internally developed programmes covering leadership Te Ao Māori and tax technical learning. We also fund industry memberships and support further education through external providers.
• Try new things: Opportunities to explore leadership through technical roles and collaborate on project work through networked teams.
• Work-life balance: Our grads consistently highlight our supportive culture and flexibility.
• Not just a job its a start to your career:Our people tend to stay because they feel valued supported in our inclusive work environment.

The Role Ara Whiwhi Mahi

Put your investigative and enquiring mindset to work to help businesses get tax right from the start.

Decode complexity into clarity translate legislation and financial data into plain language for customers tax agents and other professionals.

Drive smarter compliance to reduce risk and deliver better tax outcomes for all New Zealanders.

As aGraduate Compliance Specialiston our Graduate programme youll:

• Provide proactive and reactive compliance service across a variety of tax products and customer groups.
• Use intelligence and insights to understand customer situations and resolve disputes.
• Offer support and advice to ensure compliance.
• Identify and analyse compliance risks and implement effective responses.
• Prepare casework for legal enforcement to support long-term compliance.
• Work collaboratively across Inland Revenue to develop customer-focused solutions.

Please note: The official internal title of this role is Customer Compliance Specialist L1.

About You Mōu

Youll thrive in our fast-paced people-focused environment if you:

• Enjoy investigating and connecting information to solve problems.
• Are confident with complex data and digital tools.
• Adapt your approach to find the best solution.
• Ask questions challenge assumptions and think critically.
• Can explain complex ideas clearly and professionally.
• Communicate confidently with colleagues and clients.
• Demonstrate resilience professionalism and a passion for learning.

About Us Mō Mātou

Customer and Compliance Services (CCS) is made up of two groups: Individuals and Business. Together we are a team of approximately 3800 people across the country.

We make tax compliance simpler by providing support and confident accurate advice around complex and global tax issues. We demonstrateWhanaungatanga Manaakitanga and Mahi Tikain everything we do helping make Aotearoa New Zealand an even better place to live and work.

Apply Here Tono Mai

Theres so much potential for you to make your difference. Come join us!

To apply complete the application online. Please include:

• Your CV
• A cover letter.
  • In your cover letter wed love to hear about your experiences working with customers handling complex information and communicating it in a clear and accessible way. Were also keen to learn about any extracurricular activities youre passionate about that have helped you grow your skills. Let us know what motivated you to apply and how your experiences align with the capabilities of the role.
• Your university transcript.

Application Timeline:Please ensure you are available to be contacted and to participate during the key days.
15 September5 October: Advertising opens and application screening begins.
6 10 October: Eligible applicants contacted to complete online Testing.
1316 October: Candidates who pass Testing contacted for 15-minute Phone Conversations.
2024 October: Candidates shortlisted from Phone Conversations invited to join the Assessment Centre and references requested.
10 & 11 November: Graduate Programme Assessment Centre held in Wellington.
1728 November: Successful candidates will receive offers and complete onboarding.
1 December: Graduate Programme commences with induction.

Like you we pride ourselves on our friendly and informative communication. If you have any questions need accessibility assistance at any point in the application process or would like to know more about what accessibility and inclusion means to us please contact or callto leave a message and a member of the team will be in touch.

Note:We have a limited number of positions and will process applications on a rolling basis.

Visit our website to learn more about what its like to work at Inland Revenue.

You must have the legal right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand to apply.

Ad closes 5 October 2025 at 11.59PM