Tax Counsel-Specialist L1/ L2 - Tax Counsel Office

New Zealand Job Openings

New Zealand Government

FULL TIME

October 23, 2024

Do you enjoy complex tax technical work? Are you looking for an intellectual challenge? Then we would like to talk with you about joining our Tax Counsel Office.

We can offer you a supportive environment that recognises the need for work/life balance, flexible working, and career development.
Permanent, full-time role - all Inland Revenue locations considered.

Ara Whiwhi Mahi - The Opportunity
As a Tax Counsel/ Specialist (Level 1 or 2) you will be working in a team environment, researching, analysing, and making decisions on complex tax technical issues. You will work across Inland Revenue in a collaborative way to inform and enable quality decision making; and be involved with a range of technical projects including disputes, binding rulings, and public guidance.
This is an intellectually challenging role collaborating with like-minded people who are committed to producing work to a high quality for our customers.
Mōu - About you
To be successful in this role you will bring the following:

Ability to carry out tax technical research, interpretation, high-quality analysis and opinion writing on issues which are often complex and difficult
Excellent project and time management skills
Background in tax law is essential
Qualifications:
- A law degree and eligibility to hold a practising certificate is needed for a Rōia Tāke (Tax Counsel) role
- An applicant with an accounting degree with the right experience would also be considered, but with the alternative title of Mātanga Tāke (Tax Specialist)

Navigating comfortably (or interested in further developing your experience) with Te Ao Māori, Tikanga Māori, and Te Reo Māori would also be beneficial.
Mō mātou - About us
The Te Tari Tohutohu Tāke (Tax Counsel Office) at Inland Revenue is responsible for giving tax technical advice, specifically about the interpretation and application of taxation law. We supply a range of related advice and services to both internal and external customers. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Although we are largely based in Wellington, our people also work from a variety of offices around the country, so location is not an obstacle to joining our team.
At Te Tari Tāke Inland Revenue 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're committed to building an inclusive workplace free from inequalities, where all our people are valued, respected and feel supported to reach their full potential.
Tono mai - Apply here
Does this sound like you? Have we piqued your interest? This is your opportunity to innovate and challenge yourself in a world class service organisation.
Please apply with your CV and cover letter, indicating if you are interested in the Tax Counsel/ Specialist Level 1 or Level 2 position and describe how your skills and experience match our requirements.
Like you, we pride ourselves on our friendly and informative communication. If you encountered accessibility barriers applying for the role, have questions and to request a copy of the Role Description, please email Julie.Galang@ird.govt.nz
Applications close at 5pm on Sunday, 10 November 2024. Please note, we'll review applications they come in and you may hear from us before advertising closes.

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