Our organisational health and capability

An important aspect of our stewardship of the tax and social policy system is ensuring Inland Revenue (IR) has the organisational capability to deliver what Government and New Zealanders need, now and in the future.

In this section you can read more about IR as an organisation and the work we are doing to maintain and improve capability.

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Our leadership team IR’s executive leadership team sets our strategic direction and oversees our performance and organisational development.
Our people and workforce development IR’s success is built on the capability, commitment and collaboration of our people, supported by the systems and processes we use.
IR workforce profile Inland Revenue's workforce profile from 2021 to 2025.
Health and safety IR remains committed to a safe, physically and mentally healthy workplace, in line with our obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
Meeting the needs of Māori As part of IR’s ongoing aspiration to improving oranga (wellbeing in its broadest sense) for all, we are strengthening our capability to serve all customers, including Māori.
Our processes Official information and working with our suppliers.
Te Taunaki Public Service Census results The Te Taunaki Public Service Census was run in March 2025. Three-quarters of IR staff responded to the survey, which included asking them about delivery of outcomes, enablers of productivity, teamwork, innovation, use of technology and Māori Crown capability.
Our assets Asset management, workplaces and technology.
Our carbon emissions IR is part of the Carbon Neutral Government Programme (CNGP) set up to accelerate the reduction of emissions within the Public Sector.