Policy Officer for Labor and Assets

Job Description

“In the Labor and Wealth Department, we handle direct taxes for citizens. This includes payroll and income taxes, as well as gift and inheritance taxes and gambling taxes. Personally, I focus on pension taxes, expat schemes, and Box 3, among other things. What makes my work unique is that no two weeks are the same: one moment I’m in the House of Representatives preparing responses to parliamentary questions, and the next week I’m sitting down with the State Secretary to brainstorm about a future Box 3 system.” IJsbrand Galama, policy officer

The homeowner tax deduction, personal tax deductions, and the business succession scheme. These are just a few examples of policy issues that directly affect residents and employers and are currently the focus of much attention. As a policy officer, you’ll help develop new policies and legislation related to these issues. Based in The Hague, you’ll help the Ministry of Finance find solutions to complex financial issues. And you’ll contribute to the political decision-making process. What about your own professional development? Of course, there’s plenty of room for that!

Contributing ideas on policy and implementation

Your responsibilities will likely focus on a combination of income tax and payroll tax. You will handle the tax treatment of self-employed individuals and personal deductions, such as the charitable donation deduction. This allocation may change due to political decisions. In the Labor and Wealth Department, we work on a wide range of policy and legislative initiatives. You will be involved in these from start to finish. You will work on complex issues, for which you and your colleagues will seek smart solutions. In addition, you will prepare for political decision-making and advise senior civil servants and political leaders on your dossiers. Furthermore, you will be involved in:

• drafting policy papers
• responding to parliamentary questions
• maintaining relationships with stakeholders
• contributions to legislative proposals

Would you like to discuss your potential future role in more detail first? If so, please contact Jurjen Hoekstra, Deputy Department Head, at 06-50052952 or j.j.hoekstra@minfin.nl.

Job Requirements

You thrive on challenges and come up with creative solutions for them. It’s important that you work well with others. Focusing on problems isn’t your style. You see opportunities. You are aware of political and administrative dynamics and handle them with ease. You enjoy tackling multiple tasks at once. You’re good at staying calm while doing so. That’s important, because we work in an environment where changes happen rapidly. You can explain complex matters clearly and concisely. Additionally, you bring:

• a university-level standard of work and thinking
• good spoken and written Dutch
• an interest in, and perhaps even work experience with, current issues in the field of taxation

Terms of Employment

Salary level: Scale 11, Scale 12
Monthly salary: Min. €4,024 – Max. €6,907 (gross)
Employment: Fixed-term employment contract with the possibility of conversion to a permanent contract
Contract duration: 1 year
Minimum number of hours per week: 32
Maximum number of hours per week: 36

Other terms and conditions of employment

In addition to your salary, you will receive an Individual Choice Budget (ICB). The ICB consists of money (16.50% of your gross annual salary) and time. With the ICB, you can make choices that suit you and customize part of your employment benefits. For example, you can choose to have a portion of your monthly income paid out whenever you wish. You can also convert this budget into leave and vice versa, or spend it on tax-friendly purposes. The Dutch government is strongly committed to personal growth and career development and offers numerous opportunities for this. The fringe benefits include various study facilities, company fitness programs, full reimbursement of your public transportation costs for commuting, and partially paid parental leave.

Details

We want everyone to feel at home at the Ministry of Finance and to be able to reach their full potential. Because working together to ensure a financially healthy Netherlands is what we stand for. We do this by drawing on a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and insights, because we believe this enhances our collective thinking. Everyone is welcome regardless of cultural background, age, ability to work, gender, or sexual orientation. With your unique contribution, we can better respond to the needs of our society. If you have any questions about diversity, equality, and inclusion in relation to this job opening, please contact the recruiter listed in this posting.

Would you like to help ensure the financial health of the Netherlands? We’d love to have you. You can apply by sending us your resume and cover letter. However, we’re also open to other formats, such as a video application (with your resume attached) or a presentation (in PowerPoint). In the latter case, please paste the link to your application into a PDF or Word file. This will allow us to process your application properly.

• The first round of job interviews is scheduled for August 29.
• The pay grade for this position is determined based on knowledge and experience.
• Choosing a new job can be quite nerve-wracking these days. That’s why we make your transition as personalized as possible. Through an orientation session and an onboarding app, we’ll help you find your way and learn how everything works within Finance. Do you have any questions about the job opening or the selection process? Please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re happy to assist you as you consider your options.

Interested in applying?

The government is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive organization. Working in diverse teams makes us more effective, more innovative, and makes the work more enjoyable. Everyone is therefore invited to apply.