Corporate Tax – Associate

PwC New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Global network

AI tools training

Paid sick leave

Health insurance

Flexible working

Parental leave

Job summary

PwC New Zealand is seeking an Associate in Corporate Tax to deliver high-quality tax advice for a diverse, high-value client base in Auckland. Your role spans strategic reviews, compliance, and advisory projects with coaching from senior teams.

You will work across clients, leveraging AI tools to improve efficiency and outcomes while building strong client relationships and expanding capabilities across industries.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ NZ tax experience in professional services, commercial environment or tax authority.
• Experience applying NZ tax legislation and advising clients on tax matters.
• Experience across corporate income tax, GST, PAYE, FBT and withholding tax advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Use AI and digital tools to improve client outcomes and efficiency.
• Support team members across advisory and compliance work.
• Build trusted client relationships and communicate clearly with stakeholders.
• Spot opportunities to add value and contribute to business development.
• Research and prepare practical, technically sound tax advice for clients.

Skills

NZ tax experience

Corporate tax

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Research ability

Education

Accounting/Finance/Tax degree

Tools

AI tools

Tax software

Job description

Management Level Associate

Corporate Tax – Associate

TāmakiMakaurau / Auckland

• Work with industry leaders and learn from the best.
• Build trust and deliver sustained outcomes with our clients.
• Be empowered with the latest AI and digital tools.

Kia ora, Be a catalyst for transformation. Shape the future at PwC New Zealand.

At PwC, our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems.

This is a place to keep growing. You’ll learn from the best, take on meaningful challenges, and make a lasting impact for our clients, our communities, and Aotearoa.

Ngākōreromotēneitūranga/ About the role

Build your career delivering high-quality tax advice by joining PwC as an Associate in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland. As our Corporate Tax practice continues to grow, we are looking for an Associate to join our collaborative team. You will work alongside experienced tax professionals on strategic tax reviews, corporate tax matters and innovative client solutions, with coaching and support to grow your technical and commercial capability.

You will collaborate across the business and contribute fresh thinking while working with a diverse range of high-value global clients. We use AI and digital tools to deliver high-quality, efficient client service, so curiosity about technology and a willingness to build your digital skills will help you succeed.

If you are curious, passionate about tax and eager to learn, you will thrive in this supportive and rewarding environment.

Your day-to-day could include:

• Use GenAI, digital tools, PwC methodologies and quality frameworks to improve efficiency, consistency and client outcomes
• Support team members across advisory and compliance work
• Build trusted client relationships and communicate clearly with stakeholders
• Spot opportunities to add value for clients and contribute to business development and portfolio growth
• Research and prepare practical, technically sound advice on tax matters, including acquisitions, divestments, tax reviews, corporate tax issues and other advisory assignments
• Deliver tax advisory and compliance engagements of varying complexity, with guidance from Managers and Tax Partners; Senior Associates may take ownership of defined workstreams and coordinate delivery
• Build future-focused skills in a way that is meaningful to you while working with global clients across multiple industries

Ngāpūkengakakaweamaiekoe, kawhakawhanakehiarāneiitēneitūranga/Skills you will bring or develop in this role

• 2+ years’ relevant New Zealand tax experience, gained within professional services, a commercial environment or a revenue authority.
• Practical experience applying New Zealand tax legislation and supporting clients or taxpayers with tax compliance, advisory or risk matters.
• Experience working across corporate income tax and related tax obligations, with exposure to areas such as GST, PAYE, FBT and withholding tax advantageous.
• Experience reviewing financial information, tax returns or supporting documentation, identifying tax risks or discrepancies and reaching well-supported conclusions.
• Ability to research tax legislation and technical issues and translate findings into clear, practical advice for clients and stakeholders.
• Experience managing tax compliance matters, reviews or portfolios and working collaboratively with technical specialists and other stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with confidence working through complex or unfamiliar tax issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients, colleagues and other stakeholders.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Business or a related discipline.
• Progress towards, or an interest in completing, a recognised professional accounting qualification such as CA, CPA or equivalent would be advantageous.

Ngāāhuatangahirahiraotemahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ

• Rewards - Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals
• Growth - Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways
• Wellbeing - $250 annual wellbeing allowance; Life & income protection; Sonder/EAP/Headspace; 15 days’ paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies)
• Reputation - PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us and you’ll accelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems.
• Flexibility - Flexible working; supportive coaching culture
• Time off - Two paid recognition days off provided each year during our annual summer shutdown period; purchase up to two extra weeks’ annual leave
• Whānau & community - Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave

Mōteahatāuetatariana? / What are you waiting for?

Belong to a community of problem solvers where differences are embraced. We’ll empower you with technology, coaching, flexibility and trust to make a meaningful difference. Learn more on our careers site https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html.

Grow here. Go further.

Ngāwhakautuki opātai / Your questions answered

Motuhake / Independence: Maintaining independence is fundamental to demonstrating that PwC has not been influenced by any relationships or situations that undermine our objectivity. This role requires an independence review process.

We don’t currently partner with recruitment agencies for this role.

We encourage early applications: This role may close before the listed date if we identify a suitable candidate.

A.I. usage: Please note that secure, A.I.-enabled tools may support parts of our recruitment process, but all applications are reviewed and decisions made by our people.

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No