Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Principal Advisor - Economics and Stewardship (L3) - Kaitohutohu Kaupapa Here
- Type: Permanent, full-time
- Location: Wellington based
- Reports to: Policy Lead Economics
The Economics and Stewardship team is a Policy team in Inland Revenue. The team uses economic frameworks and analysis to provide advice on tax and social policies with significant economic impact. The team also takes a stewardship perspective to the tax system - looking into the future to ensure that our tax system stays fit for purpose.
Mō te tūnga - About the role
As a Principal Advisor you will have a minimum of 10 years' experience in a relevant role. We are looking for someone with both experience in economic analysis and in giving policy advice. You will be a strategic thinker with the ability to identify where change can be made to improve the wellbeing of New Zealanders.
Our role descriptions are broad based and are applicable to most staff in Policy.
Mōu - About you
Skills required:
- Experience in undertaking economic research and providing quantitative information and insights in support of policy projects
- Ability to apply an analytical mindset and economic frameworks for complex problem solving
- A seasoned policy practitioner who can be relied on to exercise excellent judgement
- Ability to lead significant and complex policy projects
- Flexibility, ability to adapt very quickly to changes in priorities and timeframes
- A navigator - able to scan the horizon, understand the broader system and see opportunities through connections between different areas
- Effective with stakeholders and comfortable working with a broad range of stakeholders
- Strong at coaching and mentoring other advisors
- A post-graduate tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as economics, mathematics, or finance
Mō mātou - About us
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.
The Inland Revenue Policy team is primarily 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. For an overview of what we have been working on, check out https://taxpolicy.ird.govt.nz/work-programme.
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.
Apply here - Tono mai
Please apply online, attaching a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and knowledge in line with requirements in the advertisement.
For specific queries, including a copy of the role description, please email IRDcareers@ird.govt.nz and one of our team members will be in touch with you.
Applications close at 5pm on Monday, 23 June 2025.