Analyst (L2) - Kaitātari

Analyst L2 – Kaitātari – Tax Counsel Office 

• 12-month fixed term opportunity
• Location: Wellington / Christchurch preferred but all IR locations considered

The Opportunity | Ara Whiwhi Mahi 

We are seeking an Analyst to support the management and delivery of the Public Advice & Guidance and Escalations & Advising work programmes through data-driven insights, project management and programme co-ordination.

This role provides analysis, oversight, and advice to support effective delivery of the Public Advice and Guidance and Escalation and Advising work programmes. You will maintain visibility across projects, ensuring priorities, risks, and progress are clearly understood and proactively managed. Working closely with stakeholders, you’ll translate data into meaningful insights that inform decision-making and improve outcomes. You will also contribute to and lead continuous improvement initiatives, helping optimise delivery and enhance system and customer results. This is a great opportunity to work at the intersection of data, delivery, and strategy within a collaborative environment.

About you | Mōu 
You are curious, organised, and comfortable working with ambiguity. You enjoy bringing structure to complex work, connecting information across initiatives, and helping leaders understand progress, risks, dependencies, and outcomes. You are motivated by improving how programme work is planned, monitored, and reported so decisions are better informed and delivery stays on track.

To be successful in this role you will bring: 

• Strong analytical capability, including the ability to interpret data and generate actionable insights
• Ability to understand complex work programmes and identify interdependencies, risks, and opportunities
• Strong planning, coordination, and organisational skills
• Ability to communicate insights clearly and effectively to a range of stakeholders
• Proactive approach to identifying and driving improvements
• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills
• A system-wide perspective and customer-centric mindset

• Demonstrated experience leading programme and project delivery, with the ability to teach, embed, and uplift best practice project management disciplines across TCO

• Ability to influence outcomes. 

About us | Mō mātou 

Tax Counsel Office – Te Tari Tohutohu Tāke

The Tax Counsel Office (TCO) provides technical advice to Inland Revenue and its customers about the interpretation and application of tax laws, and has a key role in overseeing tax technical capability and decision-making across IR. The group is critical to maintaining and enhancing the integrity of the tax system for the benefit of its customers and Aotearoa New Zealand.

You will be part of a team focused on supporting the Public Advice & Guidance and Escalations & Advising work programmes through strong oversight, reporting, and continuous improvement. The team plays a critical role in enabling visibility of work, identifying risks and opportunities, and supporting better decision-making across Inland Revenue. Collaboration is central to how we work, building strong relationships across IR to influence outcomes and deliver value.

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.   
 
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. 

We are 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 submit your current CV and include a brief outline of how your skills and experience align with the advert and role description. For more information about the role, or to request a copy of the role description, please contact IRDCareers@ird.govt.nz.

We recognise that AI tools can support application preparation.  Just make sure your responses reflect your own experience—we’re keen to get to know the real you and what you can bring to the role. 

Applications close 5pm Friday 31st July.

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

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