Domain Specialist (L2) - Internal Communications

New Zealand Government Joba; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Inland Revenue Te Tari Taake in Wellington is seeking a Senior Change Communications Specialist in Internal Communications to lead change messaging, advise leaders, and help staff understand strategy and priorities.

You will develop and deliver change communications plans for large programmes, build strong stakeholder relationships, and translate complex information into clear, engaging content across channels. Applications close 11 October 2026; [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering change communications for large programmes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and manage stakeholders.
• Experience translating complex information into clear messages.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver change communications plans for large programmes.
• Provide strategic advice and support to leaders in IR.
• Communicate effectively with business groups across IR to support change.
• Contribute to broader IR communications objectives as required.

Skills

Change communications

Stakeholder management

Written & verbal communication

Strategy development

Influence senior leaders

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

# Domain Specialist (L2) - Internal Communications at Inland Revenue Te Tari Taake, Wellington - Wairarapa## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Senior Change Communications Specialist - Internal Communications**We have a 12-month opportunity for a Senior Advisor in our Internal Communications team who is a specialist in change communications.* Do you bring curiosity, empathy and a genuine understanding of how change affects people?* Do you think strategically but deliver pragmatically?* Can you anticipate issues before they become problems?**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 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.IR is committed to building an inclusive workplace, where all our people are valued, respected and feel supported to reach their full potential.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 support effectively communicating change to our people so they can navigate it with confidence.**The opportunity - Ara whiwhi mahi**The Senior Change Communications Specialist role develops and delivers change communications plans and products, provides strategic advice and supports leaders in IR to effectively communicate within their business groups and across IR. As well as change communications, you will also contribute to other IR communications objectives as required.**About you** **-** **Mōu****To be successful in this role you will have the following:*** Significant experience delivering communication for organisational change programmes, transformation initiatives or large projects* Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information* Experience developing and implementing communication strategies and plans* The ability to influence senior leaders and project stakeholders* Strong judgement, political awareness and problem-solving skills* Experience working in complex environments with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities**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 [e-mail] and I will be in touch with you.**Applications close Sunday, 11 October 2026 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.## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Inland Revenue Te Tari Taake || Location: | Wellington - Wairarapa || Position type: | Ongoing - Full Time || Category: | Communications, media, & marketing || Date listed: | 29-Sep-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 11-Oct-2026 || Reference: | NZ/INRV01130 || Attachment: | No File Attached || File links: | || Website: | http://www.ird.govt.nz/careers/ |