Balance creativity with operational reality in applying your systems thinking approach to support leadership and contribute to the delivery of high performing Internal Assurance services.

• Take a big picture view and deliver an organisational wide Assurance Programme.
• Build strong working relationships and trust with key stakeholders.
• Permanent, full time Wellington-based role.

Mō mātou | About us
​​​​​​​Internal Assurance are experts with a broad range of knowledge. We support teams and business units by providing enterprise-wide assurance for the organisation so that our people and information are safe and secure. We do this through applying our broad knowledge of Inland Revenue (IR), risk, controls and assurance practices. Internal Assurance prioritise work on the right activities, and we find innovation and improvement opportunities. We also optimise the capability of our people to deliver to our strategic intent and ensure the Government, stakeholders and customers respect and trust that IR will deliver what is expected of a major public sector organisation.

Ara Whiwhi Mahi | The Opportunity
As a Senior Internal Assurance Advisor, you will contribute to the delivery and successful completion of assurance projects across the organisation.

In this varied specialist role, you will also:

• Ensure IA practices and processes are relevant, reviewed and updated on a regular basis.
• Providing quality service to key stakeholders to ensure they have the confidence and assurance that processes are being managed appropriately.
• Contribute to the team to develop their technical capability to deliver on the IA outcomes for the organisation.
• Provide advice to stakeholders on an adhoc basis, often at speed and with limited information.
• Please note, the internal role title is Domain Specialist (L2).

Mōu | About you
You will need to have experience in:

• Delivering the full range of assurance services at a senior level across a large complex organisation.
• Quickly establishing strong working relationships to ensure team credibility is maintained.
• Understanding and addressing complex issues with focus on interconnectedness and relationships of IR’s systems to suggest pragmatic and appropriate solutions.
• Delivering outcomes within timeframes and have the agility to support work reprioritisation.
• Maintaining compliance in alignment with the Institute of Internal Auditors Global Internal Audit Standards.

Your working style is an important part. Come join us if you:

• Have a collegial and collaborative approach to get the best out of others and themselves.
• Can add to our positive team environment, with those who have a range of backgrounds, experience, and perspectives.
• Are a confident communicator able to influence at all levels to deliver expert advice and challenge the status quo.
• Can navigate through ambiguity and work in a fast paced, change environment.

Tono mai | Apply here
Does this sound like you? Please apply online, attaching a copy of your CV, Cover Letter and the demonstration of the capabilities required to meet the role requirements.

Like you, we pride ourselves on our friendly and informative communication. If you would like a copy of the Role Description, 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 contact Julie.Galang@ird.govt.nz or call 0800 775 247 to leave a message and a member of the team will be in touch.

Inland Revenue welcomes applicants from all walks of life and we want all our people to achieve their full potential.

Applications close 5PM 25 April 2025 but please note - we will review applications as they come in so we may move to interviews before advertising closes.