Domain Specialist L1 - Communications Advisor at Inland Revenue Te Tari Taake, Wellington - Wairarapa

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

We have an 8-month fixed-term opportunity for a Domain Specialist (L1) in our Internal Communications team at Inland Revenue Te Tari Taake.

• Are you a confident communications practitioner who builds excellent relationships?
• Can you understand the big picture while delivering on the detail?

About us - Mō mātou

At Inland Revenue Te Tari Taake we're passionate about New Zealand Aotearoa being a great place to live and work. We're making it simpler for everyone to pay their tax - which pays for things like health care, education and protecting the environment.

We are committed to keeping to the Treaty of Waitangi's guiding principles in our work for and with Māori customers and our employees, their whānau, hapū and iwi.

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.

We encourage curiosity, learning and innovation. In the internal communications team, our work influences a great culture which is grounded in our organisational behaviours. Whanaungatanga means we value making connections. Through manaakitanga we lift the mana of others and by behaving with mahi tika, we are accountable, and we do the right thing. We know when IR people are highly engaged and understand our strategy, purpose, and priorities, they provide the best service possible to all New Zealanders.

In internal communications we manage a range of IR-wide communications channels. We are excellent writers who really care about our audiences getting the right information at the right time and on the right channel.

Relationships really matter to us. We influence across the organisation, including at executive leadership level, helping to join the dots and ensure risks are effectively managed. We also play a critical role in crisis management, ensuring clear communication to all IRD people around New Zealand.

The Opportunity - Ara Whiwhi Mahi

The Domain Specialist (L1) role creates communications plans and products, including intranet stories. It plays an active role in the continuous improvement of our internal channels and providing strategic advice on communications to our internal stakeholders.

About you - Mōu

To be successful in this role you will possess the following attributes:

• An excellent and confident writer who is a plain language champion and understands how to convey complex information simply
• Experience in internal communications best practice, channels, and frameworks
• Having an eye for continuous improvement, looking for innovative ways to support the internal communications team and our internal customers
• The confidence to work with leaders and the ability to build and leverage positive relationships
• Energy, creativity and innovation to make communications products that resonate with our IR audiences
• The ability to understand the big picture while delivering on the detail
• Experience writing communications plans that identify risks so communications campaigns flow logically and build strong engagement
• The ability to solve problems in a complex environment

Apply here - Tono mai

If you're passionate about the power of internal communications, you provide excellent advice with integrity and drive, and you're keen to be part of an inclusive and supportive team, get in touch.

Please apply online with a CV and Cover Letter outlining how you meet the role requirements as outlined in this job ad and the Role Description.

For specific queries, please email sara.hall@ird.govt.nz and I will be in touch with you.

Applications close Sunday 14 June, at 5pm. 

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 call 0800 775 247 to leave a message and a member of the team will be in touch.