Graduate Policy Advisor

Inland Revenue; Wellington; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Inland Revenue seeks Graduates for Policy Advisor roles in Wellington. You will be involved in developing, managing and communicating tax and social policy, with responsibilities spanning research, policy option development and legislation support.

As a new graduate you will engage with stakeholders, articulate complex ideas clearly, and contribute to an inclusive, development‑oriented team environment. Roles commence in early 2027 and are Wellington-based.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate within past 3 years or graduating this year.
• Strong research and policy writing skills.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders and communicate complex ideas.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and communicate tax and social policy.
• Conduct research and develop policy options.
• Prepare legislation and support it through the legislative process.
• Engage with stakeholders and communicate ideas clearly.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Critical thinking

Policy communication

Education

Recent graduate (within past 3 years)

Job description

Graduate Policy Advisors

• Permanent, full-time roles
• Wellington based

As a Graduate Policy Advisor, you’ll do work that has a direct impact on New Zealand’s economic and social wellbeing and sets you up with a strong foundation for a rewarding policy career.

The Opportunity | Ara Whiwhi Mahi

Be part of one of the best policy shops in Government! We are looking for people to join our high-performing policy team where you will be responsible for developing, managing and communicating tax and social policy. As part of this, you can look forward to getting involved in a broad range of things, from conducting research and developing policy options to preparing legislation and providing support throughout the legislative process.

It’s a great chance to really showcase your critical and conceptual thinking skills, and to put your strong academic background into action. In this role you’ll be engaging with stakeholders and effectively communicating complex ideas. In return for what you bring to us you can expect to be part of an inclusive work environment with development opportunities.

If you will graduate this year or have graduated within the past three years, we want to hear from you. Roles will commence in early 2027 and are Wellington-based.

About us | Mō mātou

Our Policy team advises Government on a wide range of tax and social policy issues. We research and develop policy options, and present policy recommendations to senior officials and Ministers. Unlike many policy agencies, we also draft our own legislation arising from policy recommendations and support it through the legislative process, giving our advisors end-to-end policy experience.

Use of AI tools

We understand that applicants may use a range of tools to support their application. However, this is a writing‑intensive role, and your application materials should primarily reflect your own thinking and writing. We will explore your written work further as part of the selection process.

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