Senior Manager - Tax Accounting

About the role

PwC New Zealand is looking for a Senior Manager to join its Tax team in Christchurch. The role leads tax advisory engagements for large corporate, private, infrastructure and property groups, investors and privately owned businesses on transactions and commercial decisions such as M&A, transaction structuring, financing, reorganisations and major projects. It is open to experienced tax professionals across New Zealand and internationally.

Key responsibilities

• Lead complex tax advisory engagements for large and sophisticated clients, combining technical expertise with commercial judgement
• Lead Tax M&A and transaction work, including tax due diligence, acquisition and disposal structuring, financing, reorganisations and advice through the transaction lifecycle
• Become a trusted adviser to senior executives and key stakeholders across corporates, infrastructure, property and investment groups
• Grow client relationships, identify new opportunities and collaborate with Deals, Legal and other specialist teams across PwC New Zealand and its international network
• Lead, coach and develop team members while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing Tax practice

Required profile

• Strong experience in corporate tax advisory, ideally including transactions, M&A, infrastructure, property or other complex commercial matters, in professional services or a sophisticated commercial environment
• Proven experience leading significant client engagements and building trusted relationships with clients and decision-makers
• Demonstrated people leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring and developing high-performing teams
• New Zealand tax experience is valued, but comparable experience in other markets is also welcome

Required skills

• Strong technical tax capability and judgement to apply complex tax rules to commercial situations
• Strong commercial instincts and ability to identify opportunities and contribute to business growth
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, with a collaborative approach and interest in technology and new ways of working

What we offer

• Discretionary bonus opportunities, referral bonuses and retail discounts
• Global network, leadership development, AI tools and training, and formal learning pathways
• $250 annual wellbeing allowance, life and income protection, and group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies)
• Flexible working, coaching culture, and two paid recognition days plus up to two extra weeks of annual leave
• Paid parental leave, inclusive networks and paid volunteering leave

The role requires an independence review process. Applications are made directly through the PwC careers site; the role may close early and is not being recruited through agencies.