As the principal steward of the tax and social policy system, IR plays a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing its integrity. We are accountable to the Minister of Revenue.
IR works with many other organisations that help manage and run the tax and social policy system, with community groups and international tax networks.
Advice
IR advises the Government on tax policy and the social policies that we administer. We work with other agencies such as the Treasury Te Tai Ōhanga to help deliver oranga—wellbeing—for all New Zealanders.
Products
We provide assurance that the system for tax and social policy payments:
- operates efficiently
- delivers what the policies intended
- achieves the intended outcomes
- remains fit for purpose.
Social policy payments
IR administers various social policy programmes, working closely with other government agencies, especially the Ministry of Social Development Te Manatū Whakahiato Ora (MSD) and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Hīkina Whakatutuki (MBIE).
Partnerships
Many other parties help IR manage and run the tax and social policy system such as tax agents, employers, KiwiSaver scheme providers and financial institutions. We also work with New Zealand Police Ngā Pirihimana o Aotearoa to disrupt organised crime.
We are part of a digital ecosystem that includes service providers such as payroll software companies. We have information-sharing arrangements with more than 23 agencies.
International revenue
IR advises the Government on international tax issues and helps to develop and implement New Zealand’s international tax legislation.
We work with groups such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and tax agencies in other countries. We’re able to exchange financial account information with 99 overseas jurisdictions.