We have a 12-month opportunity for a Senior Advisor in our Internal Communications team who is a specialist in change communications.
At Inland Revenue Te Tari Taake we’re passionate about New Zealand Aotearoa being a great place to live and work. We’re making it simpler for everyone to pay their tax - which pays for things like health care, education and protecting the environment.
We encourage curiosity, learning and innovation. In the internal communications team, our work influences a great culture which is grounded in our organisational behaviours. Whanaungatanga means we value making connections. Through manaakitanga we lift the mana of others and by behaving with mahi tika, we are accountable and we do the right thing. We know when IR people are highly engaged and understand our strategy, purpose and priorities, they provide the best service possible to all New Zealanders.
IR is committed to building an inclusive workplace, where all our people are valued, respected and feel supported to reach their full potential.
In internal communications we manage a range of IR-wide communications channels. We are excellent writers who really care about our audiences getting the right information at the right time and on the right channel.
Relationships really matter to us. We influence across the organisation, including at executive leadership level, helping to join the dots and ensure risks are effectively managed. We support effectively communicating change to our people so they can navigate it with confidence.
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The Senior Change Communications Specialist role develops and delivers change communications plans and products, provides strategic advice and supports leaders in IR to effectively communicate within their business groups and across IR. As well as change communications, you will also contribute to other IR communications objectives as required.
To be successful in this role you will have:
If you’re passionate about the power of internal communications, you provide excellent advice with integrity and drive, and you’re keen to be part of an inclusive and supportive team, get in touch.
Please apply online with a CV and Cover Letter outlining how you meet the role requirements as outlined in this job ad and the Role Description
For specific queries, please email sara.hall@ird.govt.nz and I will be in touch with you.
Applications close Sunday 11 October 2026 – 5:00pm
Like you, we pride ourselves on our friendly and informative communication. If you 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 call 0800 775 247 to leave a message and a member of the team will be in touch.
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