• Help make tax compliance simple
• Provide expert technical knowledge in transfer pricing and related international tax issues
• Full time, permanent role - all Inland Revenue locations considered

Mo mātou - About us
Te Tari Taake Inland Revenue plays a critical role in improving the economic and social wellbeing of Aotearoa New Zealand. We do this by collecting and distributing money - we collect 80% of the Crown's revenue and distribute social support payments.
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. Also important to us is how we work - our organisation continues to develop a culture which is customer-centric, intelligence-led, agile, and inclusive.
Our people make tax compliance simpler by giving support and providing confident, accurate advice around complex and global tax issues. We demonstrate Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga and Mahi Tika in everything we do, so we can continue to make Aotearoa New Zealand an even better place to live and work. 
Providing technical and commercial advice, the Technical Specialist Network is part of Customer and Compliance Services - Business (CCS-B), made up of 66 technical specialists across 9 cities.
Mo te tuna - About the role
In joining the Technical Specialist Network, you will bring your expert technical knowledge in transfer pricing and related international tax issues. You will get a broad range of experience in a large organisation with lots of complex and interesting work.
As a Technical Specialist, you will provide end-to-end technical and commercial support and advice services to improve customer experience and long-term compliance. Your ability to take a system-wide view, collaborate across IR to identify development opportunities and build individual and organisational capability are key to the role.

You will also:

• make complex technical decisions that have strategic significance to support the right outcomes for customers, IR and the government
• interpret IR's technical position on emerging issues and trends to support the right outcomes for customers, IR and the government
• identify strategic compliance risks and contribute to the development of policies and strategies to protect the national tax base.
• Represent IR and the Commissioner at national and international level as a recognised subject matter expert to enhance the national and international tax system

Mōu - About you
To be successful in this position you will bring the following:

• Expert technical knowledge in transfer pricing and related international tax issues
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to engage and manage interactions with diverse customers and stakeholders at any level, including in a cross-cultural context
• Ability to translate knowledge of customers, business models, and economic circumstances to inform service and product improvement and enhance compliance outcomes
• Ability to commission and use the outputs of rigorous analysis to make complex and/or strategic decisions
• Proactivity in managing or minimising risks and seize opportunities at a strategic/cross-government level
• Ability to effectively impart expert knowledge to raise awareness, educate and uplift the capability of internal and external stakeholders at any level

Capabilities

The following capabilities have been identified for the role:

• Complex compliance management: Capability to utilise a full range of non-compliance deterrent techniques and legislative scope to identify potential compliance issues, assess levels of risk and apply the most appropriate treatments
• Customer advisory: Provide high quality information, advice, and services to internal and external customers by understanding each customer and providing proactive and tailored responsiveness to their needs
• Quality decision making: Capability to use the right information and insights in the right context, at the right level and pace, making effective decisions considering impacts and independencies
• Leadership: Capability to motivate and empower people to deliver, adapting style and approach across multiple types of leadership (people, thought, strategic, technical)

Tono mai - Apply here
Please apply online by submitting you CV and a cover letter (maximum 2 to 3 pages long).
Please include information relating to the following in your cover letter and CV:

• Why Inland Revenue is the right place for you
• Your knowledge of transfer pricing and related international NZ tax issues
• Your skills in gathering, analysing and reviewing financial information when working within the legislation, policies and guidelines
• Your experience in interacting with customers, tax agents and other professionals (in-person/virtually)
• Your ability to clearly communicate complex matters in plain language (written and verbal)
• Working with an investigative/audit/tax background and being curious

To request a copy of the role description and for more information about the role, please contact Julie.Galang@ird.govt.nz
Applications close at 5pm Sunday, 8 September 2024.