The Aotearoa New Zealand Digital Advisory Group or "DAG" is a representative advisory group intended to provide support and
perspective from software developers and Digital Service Providers (DSPs) to the NZ Inland Revenue Department (Inland Revenue) and other
government agencies tasked with the smooth operation and ongoing digital transformation of the tax system.
Background
DSPs have historically worked together with Inland Revenue on digital initiatives, but as separate voices in the industry. After
conversations with a number of DSPs, they considered it better for all interested parties if they had a common voice to work with IRD and
other stakeholders under a common charter. As a result, the DAG was formed in 2021.
Membership
The DAG is co-chaired by a DSP and an Inland Revenue representative with a minimum of five and a maximum of 16 members representing
DSPs operating in Aotearoa New Zealand at any given time. Co-chairs will work together to ensure that the DAG is reflective and
representative of the diversity of the NZ DSP community. Please find the current membership of the DAG below.
| DSP Co-Chair | Tim Kirkpatrick - Tax Traders |
| Inland Revenue Co-Chair: | Anil Srinivasa - Inland Revenue |
| Secretariat: | Maggie Leese - DSPANZ |
| DSP Members: |
Chris Mar - Datacom Andy Dingfelder - iPayroll Don Hounsell - MYOB Katie Leitch - MYOB Paul Orford - ReadyTech Katherine Truman - SAP New Zealand Mike Behling - Taxlab Eric Troebner - Tax Management NZ Edwin McLean - The Access Group Catherine Watson - Xero |
| Observers: |
Glenn Richards - Inland Revenue James Barker - Inland Revenue Justine Duthie - Inland Revenue Mark Tapara - Inland Revenue Nick Wilkins - Inland Revenue Richard Braae - Inland Revenue |
Note: DAG Members are not required to be financial members of DSPANZ to participate.
Charter and Meeting Minutes
NZ DAG Charter as at February 2025.
Meeting minutes: