Policy Advisors L1 / L2 - Economics - Kaitohutohu Kaupapa Here at Inland Revenue Te Tari Taake, Wellington - Wairarapa

• Permanent, full-time opportunities
• Wellington based

Ara Whiwhi Mahi - The opportunity

When you add a healthy dose of curiosity to a complex challenge, amazing things can happen. In this case, bringing your inquisitive mind and openness to new ideas could help us transform tax and social policy, for the better. And doing so will transform your career for the better, too.

We are looking for an L1 or L2 Policy Advisor to join our Economics and Stewardship team. The Economics and Stewardship team is part of the Inland Revenue Policy team. You will be using your analytical and policy skills to think about how we can design our tax system to be fit for purpose for the future – the kind of stuff that drives genuine change for the people of our country.

You will represent Inland Revenue as a subject matter expert and be a trusted advisor to government, parliament, select committees, and stakeholders – collaborating 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, you would ideally have:

• 3-5 years' experience in policy development or in a related area, along with an understanding of government priorities and the political context
• exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong 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 required timeframes
• a relevant tertiary qualification ideally including economics or finance.

Mō mātou - About us

The Inland Revenue Policy team is 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. 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 Government Tax and Social Policy Work Programme

Tono mai - Apply here 

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 descriptions please email IRDcareers@ird.govt.nz and one of our team members will be in touch with you. 

Applications close 5pm, 15 May 2026.

Please note, we'll be reviewing applications as they come in and you may hear from us before advertising closes.