Policy Advisors L1 L2 Economics Kaitohutohu Kaupapa Here

Policy Advisors L1and L2 - Economics - Kaitohutohu Kaupapa Here

• Permanent full-time opportunities
• Policy Advisor (L1) and Senior Policy Advisor positions available
• Wellington based

AraWhiwhi Mahi The Opportunity
When you add a healthy dose of curiosity to a complex challenge amazing things can this case bringing yourinquisitive mind and openness tonew ideascould help us transform tax and social policy for the better. And doing so will transform your career for the better too.

We are looking foranL1or L2PolicyAdvisorto join ourEconomics and Stewardshipteam. The Economics and Stewardship teamis part of the Inland Revenue willbe using your analytical andpolicy skills to think about how we candesign ourtax system tobe fit for purpose for the future the kind of stuff that drives genuine change for the people ofour country.

You willrepresentInland Revenue as a subject matter expertandbea trusted advisor to government parliament select committees and stakeholderscollaborating with other advisors and leaders to manage workflows and ensure effective changes to important tax and social policy issues.

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.

Mōu About you
To excel in this role youwould ideally have:

• 3-5years experience inpolicydevelopment or in a related area along withanunderstanding of government priorities and the political context
• exceptional interpersonal skillswith the ability tobuildandmaintainstrong relationships with stakeholders
• excellent written and verbal communication abilities to tailor complex messages to diverse audiences
• understanding of quantitative analysis to applied problems
• the ability to drive a process involving a range of stakeholders and deliver results within requiredtimeframes
• a relevant tertiary qualificationideally including economicsorfinance.
  

Mōmātou About us
TheInland RevenuePolicy teamis based in Wellington andadvisesGovernmenton a range of tax and social policy issues. We research and develop policy options and present policy recommendations to senior officials and other policy shops we also prepare our ownlegislation arising from those policyrecommendationsandour advisorssupport it through the legislative process.

For an overview of what we have been working on check outGovernment Tax and Social Policy Work Programme

Tonomai Apply here

Please apply online attachinga copy of your CV and acoverletter outlining your skills experience and knowledge in line with requirementsin the advertisement.

For specific queries including a copy of the roledescriptionsplease one of our team members will be in touch with you.

Applications close5pm 15 May2026

Please note well be reviewing applications as they come in and you may hear from us before advertising closes.