Senior Associate - Tax & Enterprise

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

Kia ora,

It’s an incredibly exciting time to join PwC New Zealand. We’re investing in the digital upskilling of all our staff, putting technology at the forefront of our solutions. Put your skills to work in new and unexpected ways, powered by the latest technology.   

Ngā Kōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role

 We are looking for a tax specialist to join our Tax and Legal Services team in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland at Senior Associate level. You will work to provide tax consulting and compliance services to a broad base of clients under the direction of senior staff.  You will assist in solving a client’s complex business problems by minimising tax and tax compliance costs and to manage their strategic and operational tax risks. This is a fixed-term contract opportunity, minimum 37.5 hours per week. 

From our offices at PwC Tower in the bustling and vibrant Commercial Bay, You will work to advise a variety of clients on tax compliance and advisory matters, including support for strategic transactions, business structuring, and regulatory obligations. You’ll also get the opportunity to work on a broad range of tax assignments and interact with other parts of the PwC business, at home and at times overseas. This is a fixed-term contract opportunity, minimum 37.5 hours per week.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: 

• Delivery and execution of tax advice and tax compliance liaising directly with clients under the guidance and support of experienced tax advisors

• Providing tax advice/consulting and expertise to businesses undergoing acquisitions and divestments

• Working with leading digital tools to drive new efficiencies for the firm and our clients

• Providing valuable insights and solutions to clients through effective research and application of tax legislation

Ngā pūkenga kei a koe / Skills and experience

• A minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in a Chartered Accountancy or similar professional services environment, with responsibilities including tax compliance, advisory, or tax-related financial reporting

• Qualified with CA ANZ, CPA Australia or an overseas equivalent (such as ACA/ICAEW or ACCA)

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex tax legislation, review financial data, contribute to the preparation or review of corporate income tax returns, and carry out audit of tax procedures

• Proven experience working with clients across a range of sectors, including extensive experience working with clients in the financial or tax service sectors

• Experience working in collaborative teams, including across multiple locations or functions

• Strong business acumen with a proactive and solutions-focused approach to client and team needs

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and consistency in deliverables

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ

• Unrivalled level of access to industry expertise, both locally and through our wider global network of member firms, where you’ll be enabled by cutting-edge technology.

• PwC shows care to employees by providing life and income protection as part of our total remuneration package.

• PwC's paid parental leave applies to all parents regardless of gender, so all our employees can be involved with raising their children

• Enhanced leave capabilities - an opportunity to purchase additional leave and two staff recognition days available each year.

• Digital upskilling through our Digital Academy.

Mo te aha tāu e tatari ana? / What are you waiting for?

Hit the Apply Now button! If you still need some convincing and want to learn about how you can grow and shine in your career at PwC, visit https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html 

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Job Posting End Date

September 5, 2025