PY016GRAD
Inland Revenue Department
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Position Description
Job Title:Assistant Analyst, (Policy)
Grade:PA1
Location:National Office
Business Unit:Policy
Business Group:Policy Advice Division
Purpose
The Assistant Analyst is responsible for undertaking the design of policy based on strong and robust research and analytical skills. The Assistant Analyst will have a role in evaluating the effectiveness of the policy implemented. The Assistant Analyst will be responsible to the Policy Manager of the area they are working on. Analysts may be required to work in any of the Tax Policy priorities including Tax and Social Policy core business work.
The context in which duties are undertaken is most usually the process of monitoring, analysing and making recommendations for reporting to the Minister of Revenue on policy issues relating to tax laws as they impact upon the economy as a whole, and on specific sectors and/or individuals and groups within the tax system. All work will be achieved within the approach outlined in the Generic Tax Policy Process.
The work the Assistant Analyst will be involved in, will be part of the Policy work programme, and require Analysts to be applied to work as the priorities of the work programme and Government dictate.
The Assistant Analyst will have the ability to apply knowledge of core subject area to tax issues and be developing the ability to apply other disciplines to tax issues. To achieve this work the Assistant Analyst will need to develop wide and extensive networks of relationships both within and outside Inland Revenue.
Major Functions
Investigate and report on practical and sound policy and legislative proposals taking cognisance of the administrative compliance, revenue and economic effects.
Keep up to date with the latest developments in taxation, economics, business and related disciplines.
Initiate and maintain networks with the private sector (including tax professionals) and relevant Government agencies.
Draw to the attention of the Policy Manager issues which may have impact on the Inland Revenue Acts.
Liaise with the Legislation Drafting unit in the development of draft legislation, including liaison with Parliamentary counsel as required and monitoring the drafting process.
Assist in the implementation of new legislation, including participating in training seminars for Departmental staff.
Prepare materials that can be used as publicity materials where appropriate eg: ministerials, speech notes, Departmental circulars, press releases within agreed timeframes.
Carry out effective Quality Assurance activities on proposals developed.
Conduct reviews of the efficiency and effectiveness of the legislative measures used to implement Government’s taxation policies.
Represent the Department where appropriate eg: Select Committees, Cabinet Committees, Caucus Committees and Parliamentary sessions.
Undertake all actions necessary to maintain and assure extensive and wide networks both within and outside Inland Revenue.
Contribute to organisational wide initiatives by maintaining an awareness of issues and taking personal responsibility where appropriate. Initiatives include EEO, health and safety in the workplace, ethical conduct and compliance in tax affairs.
Functional Relationships
Responsible to:Policy Manager
Responsible for:Nil
Relationships with:Internal Stakeholders
Other Assistant/Senior/Analysts and Senior Policy Advisors within Policy area
External Stakeholders
Decision Making/Delegations
Personnel Delegations:Nil
Financial Delegations:Nil
Technical Delegations:Nil
Best-suited Criteria Essential
A / Demonstrated technical knowledge and ability in one or more of the following: “Economic Analysis”, “Financial & Accounting Analysis” and/or “Legal Analysis”; together with proven “Tax Analysis” skills.B / Effective “Interpersonal” and “Customer Orientation” skills.
C / Proven “Communication” and “Team” skills.
D / Demonstrated “Computing” knowledge.
E / Demonstrated “Problem Solving” skills.
F / Standard of grades as evidenced in transcript
G / Quality of written work in sample provided
For detailed descriptions of each of the terms shown in speech marks in the above listed criteria, see the competency model for the position.
1March 2010