This is an excellent opportunity to use your knowledge and skills to provide high-quality legal advice in relation to complex tax technical issues. This role will allow you to have an impact on tax administration and compliance and to develop networks across Inland Revenue and the New Zealand tax community.
A permanent role where your contribution will be valued and recognised
A great opportunity to be part of a high performing team that works collaboratively to support a diverse range of internal customers
A flexible working environment where a positive work/life balance is encouraged
Support and development opportunities unique to you and your aspirations so that you can thrive with us
Start date flexibility is available
Mo matou - About us
Legal Services is one of the largest government in-house legal teams. The team provides advice, support, dispute resolution, civil litigation, prosecution and tax technical services for a broad range of customers across Inland Revenue.
As a Solicitor in the Advice/Technical Standards workstream you would primarily work on tax technical or social policy matters. This may include drafting opinions, public statements, dispute documents or binding rulings and representing the Commissioner in disputes.
Nga Tauwahi Watea - Available locations
Successful applicants need to be based in a Legal Services site - Takapuna, Manukau, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch or Dunedin.
Mo te tunga - About the role
Level 3 Solicitors are recognised experts in their fields.
In this role you will do the following:
Bring the right mix of knowledge and experience to take the lead, make decisions, and provide advice on complex, controversial or strategically significant tax issues
Coach and mentor junior colleagues - working with them to develop their skills and build their confidence
Take a system-wide view and collaborate across Inland Revenue to identify development opportunities and to build organisational capability
Work in a networked way to develop innovative solutions for internal customers
Provide leadership as part of a solutions-focused team recognised for providing high levels of customer service
Contribute to the initiatives of the wider Legal Services team
The salary range for the role is $128,990 - $172,780 based on a standard 37-hour 55-minute work week. The salary offered to successful candidates will be based on skills and experience assessed from the application and interview process.
Mou - About you
We are looking for someone who:
is qualified to practise law in New Zealand and has, or is eligible to obtain, a New Zealand Law Society practising certificate
has specific areas of deep expertise, while also having extensive knowledge and experience dealing with a wide range of income tax, GST or social policy matters
combines a high level of knowledge and expertise with a track record of delivery on complex tax technical or social policy issues
has excellent research and document drafting skills
has good communication skills and the ability to explain complex information in a clear and concise way
is comfortable working closely with others as a trusted business partner to achieve customer goals and manage risk for Inland Revenue
is able to lead initiatives to achieve the right customer outcomes and support long-term compliance
can act as a point of escalation for complex cases to support risk management, integrity of advice and capability uplift
is able to identify and understand strategic compliance risks and contribute to the development of policies and strategies to protect the tax base
has a collaborative working style, can build effective relationships, and is happy to be part of a team who support and rely on one another
is confident and capable at managing their own workload.
Tono mai - Apply here
If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to pursue, please apply online by attaching a copy of your CV and a cover letter. In your cover letter, please specifically address how you meet the capability requirements relating to Customer Advisory, Complex Compliance Management, Quality Decision Making and Leadership, as outlined in the attached Role Description.
