Director - Tax & Enterprise

PwC South Africa; Auckland; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership programmes

AI tools training

Wellbeing benefits

Flexible dress code

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Job summary

PwC NZ is seeking a Director in our Tax & Enterprise team to provide leadership across corporate, international, M&A, compliance and strategy tax matters for iconic NZ brands and global corporates.

You’ll lead multiple engagements, mentor a high‑performing team, shape market approach, manage budgets, and ensure timely, high‑quality delivery while upholding PwC’s independence and objectivity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in tax advisory with significant leadership experience.
• CA (or equivalent) desirable.
• Track record managing large portfolios and complex issues.
• Excellent report writing, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong knowledge of NZ and international tax.

Responsibilities

• Client leadership - Build trusted relationships as a senior advisor, identify client needs, and deliver tailored solutions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact on complex tax issues.
• Delivery and growth - Lead multiple tax engagements, manage budgets, ensure timely and high-quality delivery, and identify opportunities to expand relationships.
• Technical excellence - Provide expert advice across corporate, international, indirect tax, transfer pricing and M&A, while ensuring compliance with evolving legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Leadership and team development - Mentor and grow a high-performing team of tax professionals, foster a collaborative culture, and contribute to PwC’s leadership development initiatives.
• Strategy and market contribution - Shape the direction of the Tax & Enterprise team, contribute to PwC’s market approach, and identify and pursue new opportunities.
• Risk management - Identify and mitigate tax-related risks for clients and the firm, ensuring compliance with PwC’s standards and policies.

Skills

Leadership

Tax advisory

NZ tax

International tax

CA desirable

Client relationships

Report writing

People management

Education

CA (or equivalent)

Job description

Ngā Kōou mo tēnei tŭranga / About the role

As a Director in our Tax & Enterprise team, you’ll provide advice and leadership across a range of tax matters - including corporate, international, M&A, compliance and strategy - depending on client needs and your expertise. You’ll support iconic New Zealand brands, global corporates, private businesses, entrepreneurs, and HNW individuals.

What you’ll do:

• Client leadership - Build trusted relationships as a senior advisor, identify client needs, and deliver tailored solutions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact on complex tax issues.
• Delivery and growth - Lead multiple tax engagements, manage budgets, ensure timely and high-quality delivery, and identify opportunities to expand relationships.
• Technical excellence - Provide expert advice across corporate, international, indirect tax, transfer pricing and M&A, while ensuring compliance with evolving legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Leadership and team development - Mentor and grow a high-performing team of tax professionals, foster a collaborative culture, and contribute to PwC’s leadership development initiatives.
• Strategy and market contribution - Shape the direction of the Tax & Enterprise team, contribute to PwC’s market approach, and identify and pursue new opportunities.
• Risk management - Identify and mitigate tax-related risks for clients and the firm, ensuring compliance with PwC’s standards and policies.

Ngā pūānga kei a koe / Skills and experience

• 10+ years in tax advisory with significant leadership experience.
• CA (or equivalent) desirable.
• Track record managing large portfolios and complex issues.
• Excellent report writing, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong knowledge of NZ and international tax.

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

• Best-in-class leadership programmes and access to our global network
• World-class upskilling in AI tools with training and guardrails
• Wellbeing that counts: life & income protection, 15 days’ sick leave, Sonder/EAP/Headspace
• Flexibility that fits: Dress for your day, enhanced leave (incl. option to purchase extra), two recognition days
• Whānau & community: paid parental leave for all parents, volunteering leave, inclusive employee networks; plus discretionary and referral bonuses

Mana 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.

Travel Requirements Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Yes

Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.