Senior Tax Specialist

Job Description

Would you like to advise officials at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy on tax policy? Would you like to help build a robust tax system that contributes to a sustainable and innovative economy? As a senior tax specialist in the General Economic Policy (AEP) Directorate, you will work at the heart of economic decision-making in the Netherlands and apply your experience and expertise to develop sound tax policy.

As a tax specialist, you play a key role in developing policy and drafting regulations. You assess the effects of various tax proposals on the business community and the economy as a whole, ranging from the business and investment climate, the labor market, the living environment, and climate to the innovation climate and entrepreneurship. You advise senior civil servants and political leaders on these matters and answer questions from the House of Representatives. You also represent the ministry in interdepartmental processes regarding tax policy.

You will work closely with your immediate colleagues at AEP, particularly the tax coordinator at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy (EZK), as well as with the senior management teams at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy and the Ministry of Finance. Naturally, you will also hold regular consultations with other ministries, companies, interest groups, and other external parties, both nationally and internationally.

In short: an exciting role on a great team with a direct impact on economic policy.

Job Requirements

• You have a bachelor’s degree in tax law or tax economics.
• You are a well-rounded tax specialist with a strong sense of self-confidence.
• You have several years of relevant practical and/or policy experience.
• You are able to quickly grasp complex issues and, based on that understanding, provide advice to senior civil servants and government officials.
• You come up with creative solutions, have perseverance, and are sufficiently attuned to your surroundings to be able to respond to changing social and political demands.
• You actively seek out opportunities for collaboration and know how to bring the right people to the table. You establish and maintain relationships with policy directors, other departments, and external stakeholders.
• You have a clear vision and a healthy dose of courage.
• You are able to perform well and effectively under rapidly changing conditions and time pressure.

We value diversity within our organization and take this into account in our hiring process. We believe that diversity enhances the quality and broad support for our work, and we strive to be an organization where everyone can be themselves and has the opportunity to grow. In our work, we therefore examine issues from various perspectives and aim to connect with all segments of society.

Does the position sound like a good fit for you, but are you unsure whether you meet all the requirements? If so, please feel free to send us a cover letter anyway.

The pay grade will be determined based on knowledge and experience.

Terms of Employment

Salary level: Scale 12, Scale 13
Monthly salary:min. €4,278 – max. €7,094 (gross)
Employment: Fixed-term employment contract with the prospect of a permanent position
Contract duration: Temporary appointment / Fixed-term employment contract with the prospect of a permanent position
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 (16.37% 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. Secondary employment conditions include various study facilities, company fitness programs, full reimbursement of your public transportation costs for commuting, and partially paid parental leave.

Details

• The interview and selection process consists of at least two rounds of interviews and a final discussion regarding the terms of employment.
• The first interviews are scheduled for Monday, March 4, and Tuesday, March 5.
• Checking references or conducting an assessment may be part of the selection process.
• Colleagues within the central government who are permanent employees may be seconded.
• If you do not (yet) have a permanent position as a civil servant, you will start with a temporary position with the prospect of a permanent one.

What else do we offer you:

• A pleasant work environment with excellent facilities, just a short walk from the central station.
• Plenty of opportunities to continue developing your skills and specialize.
• We believe it’s important to maintain a good work-life balance. Working hours can be arranged flexibly by mutual agreement.
• If you are hired, hybrid work is an option; you will work partly from home and partly at the office. We believe it is important to have a good home office setup. We therefore offer a subsidy for home office equipment and a work-from-home allowance in accordance with the Central Government Collective Labor Agreement (CAO Rijk).

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Interested in applying?

The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy / Directorate-General for Economy and Digitalization (DGED) invites you to apply on their website. Clicking the button below will take you away from this site and directly to the application form. The government values 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.