Solicitor (L1) Tax Counsel Office

Solicitor Rōia (L1) - Tax Counsel Office Te Tari Tohutohu Tāke

Are you a Solicitor Rōia with one or two years experience ideally in tax We invite you to apply for a permanent opportunity in the Tax Counsel Office Te Tari Tohutohu Tāke at Inland Revenue Te Tari Taake.

The OpportunityAraWhiwhiMahi

The Tax Counsel Office Te Tari Tohutohu Tāke is responsible for providing tax technical advice specifically about the interpretation and application of taxation laws. We supply a range of related advice and services to both internal and external customers.

As a member of our Tax Counsel Office Te Tari Tohutohu Tāke team you will:

• Work in a team environment to interpret and decide on complex and emerging tax technical issues that often have strategic significance to support the right outcomes for our customers Inland Revenue Te Tari Taake and the government.
• Work on a range of technical projectsincluding adjudications (disputes) binding rulings and public guidance.
• Work across Inland Revenue Te Tari Taake in a networked way to inform and enable quality decision making ensuring any broader system-wide impacts are anticipated and managed.
• Engage well with our internal and external customers and stakeholders committed to the provision of excellent customer service.

About youMōu

This is an intellectually challenging role focused on complex issues and requiring collaboration with like-minded professionals. To succeed you will need:

• A desire to develop strong tax technical research analysis interpretation and opinion writing skills
• Developing communication project management customer and stakeholder management and time management skills
• A proactive approach openness to feedback and a willingness to build your capability across a range of tax technical areas
• A law degree and eligibility to hold a practising certificate
• One or two years post-qualification experience preferably in tax
  

Aboutus Mōmātou

At Inland Revenue Te TariTaakewerepassionate about Aotearoa New Zealand beinga great placeto live and 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 Waitangis guiding principles in our work for and with Māori customers and our employees their whānau hapū and iwi.

We are also committed to diversity equality and inclusion and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We can offer you a supportive environment that recognises the need for work/life balance flexible working and development.

Apply hereTonomai

To apply please provide your Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter outlining the skills knowledge and experience you can bring to the role and apply about the roleand to request a copy of the role Description pleasecontact

Like you we pride ourselves on our friendly and informative communication. If you need accessibilityassistanceat any point in the application processorwould like to know more about what accessibility and inclusion means to us pleasecall0toleave a message and a member of the team will be in touch.

Applications close5pm Thursday 30^th April 2026.

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