Legislative Counsel (L2) at Inland Revenue Te Tari Taake, Wellington Ara Whiwhi Mahi - The opportunity
Inland Revenue's Policy team is looking for a lawyer to join the tax law drafting team, to assist in the delivery of the New Zealand Government's tax policy work programme.
As part of our team you will be involved in the drafting of revenue legislation administered by Inland Revenue. The work involves drafting provisions to give effect to the Government's tax policy decisions for inclusion in tax bills, tax provisions for inclusion in other Government bills, and assisting with the progressing of bills to enactment.
Key accountabilities:
Support the team's busy work programme with legislative drafting and planning
Provide legal analysis and advice on the drafting of complex and in-depth tax, social policy and drafting issues to inform quality decision making
Work collaboratively to draft robust legislation that is clearly expressed and legally effective, working within established drafting and policy development frameworks to deliver the right outcomes for customers, IR and the government
Support development (including editing) of legislation through parliamentary processes
Provide assurance that proposed legislation delivers the government's intended outcomes
Contribute to ensure end-to-end policy development and integration so that policy design, legislation and implementation achieve intended outcomes
Apply a stewardship view of the Revenue Acts to identify connections and inform appropriate legislation development
To be successful in this role you will bring the following:
A law degree, a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand, and experience as a lawyer
High degree of familiarity with tax legislation
Ability to apply a system-wide view of relevant issues to understand potential connections and implications to inform appropriate legislative approaches
Ability to coach, mentor and provide peer review to others to assist capability uplift and support better legislative and policy outcomes
At Te Tari Taake 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 are committed to keeping to the Treaty of Waitangi's guiding principles in our work for and with Maori customers and our employees, their whanau, hapu and iwi.
IR is committed to building an inclusive workplace free from inequalities, where all our people are valued, respected and feel supported to reach their full potential.
Does this sound like you? Have we piqued your interest? Please apply online! Attach a copy of your CV and a Cover Letter outlining your skills, experience, and knowledge in line with the role. Secondment opportunities may be considered for the right applicant.
If you would like more information, including a copy of the role description, please email ******
Applications close at 12pm on Monday, 2 December 2024.
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