Analyst (L2) - Kaitātari

12-month fixed term opportunity Location: Wellington / Christchurch preferred but all IR locations considered The Opportunity | Ara Whiwhi Mahi We are seeking an Analyst to support the management and delivery of the Public Advice & Guidance and Escalations & Advising work programmes through data-driven insights, project management and programme co-ordination. This role provides analysis, oversight, and advice to support effective delivery of the Public Advice and Guidance and Escalation and Advising work programmes. You will maintain visibility across projects, ensuring priorities, risks, and progress are clearly understood and proactively managed. Working closely with stakeholders, you’ll translate data into meaningful insights that inform decision-making and improve outcomes. You will also contribute to and lead continuous improvement initiatives, helping optimise delivery and enhance system and customer results. This is a great opportunity to work at the intersection of data, delivery, and strategy within a collaborative environment. About you | Mōu You are curious, organised, and comfortable working with ambiguity. You enjoy bringing structure to complex work, connecting information across initiatives, and helping leaders understand progress, risks, dependencies, and outcomes. You are motivated by improving how programme work is planned, monitored, and reported so decisions are better informed and delivery stays on track. To be successful in this role you will bring: Strong analytical capability, including the ability to interpret data and generate actionable insights Ability to understand complex work programmes and identify interdependencies, risks, and opportunities Strong planning, coordination, and organisational skills Ability to communicate insights clearly and effectively to a range of stakeholders Proactive approach to identifying and driving improvements Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills A system-wide perspective and customer-centric mindset Demonstrated experience leading programme and project delivery, with the ability to teach, embed, and uplift best practice project management disciplines across TCO Ability to influence outcomes. The Tax Counsel Office (TCO) provides technical advice to Inland Revenue and its customers about the interpretation and application of tax laws, and has a key role in overseeing tax technical capability and decision‑making across IR. The group is critical to maintaining and enhancing the integrity of the tax system for the benefit of its customers and Aotearoa New Zealand. You will be part of a team focused on supporting the Public Advice & Guidance and Escalations & Advising work programmes through strong oversight, reporting, and continuous improvement. The team plays a critical role in enabling visibility of work, identifying risks and opportunities, and supporting better decision‑making across Inland Revenue. Collaboration is central to how we work, building strong relationships across IR to influence outcomes and deliver value. At Inland Revenue Te Tari Taake 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 Māori customers and our employees, their whānau, hapū and iwi. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace free from inequalities, where all our people are valued, respected and feel supported to reach their full potential. #J-18808-Ljbffr