Indirect Tax Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Retail discounts & deals

Wellbeing allowance

Life & income protection

Sonder/EAP/Headspace

15 days paid sick leave

Group-rate health insurance

Two paid recognition days off

Extra two weeks annual leave

Paid parental leave

Volunteering leave

Job summary

PwC New Zealand seeks a Manager or Senior Manager to lead its market-leading Indirect Tax offerings in Auckland. You will advise on GST/VAT, manage compliance, mentor juniors, and collaborate across PwC's Tax, Deals, Assurance and Consulting teams to deliver value.

This role offers opportunities to grow, engage in business development, and shape client strategies within a supportive, values-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Significant indirect tax experience (GST/VAT) gained in NZ or internationally.
• Experience in a Big Four, advisory, or corporate tax environment.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver across multiple engagements.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Experience leading projects and mentoring junior team members.
• Degree qualified with a professional qualification (or pursuing one) such as CAANZ/CPA/ACCA/ICAEW; legal background is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead GST advisory engagements and provide practical, commercial advice.
• Research and apply tax legislation to GST issues and draft high-quality advice.
• Manage GST compliance and review assignments including returns.
• Help clients identify and manage indirect tax risks through reviews and data analytics.
• Build strong client relationships by understanding objectives and delivering tailored solutions.
• Mentor junior team members and support career development.
• Collaborate with PwC specialists to provide integrated client solutions.
• Contribute to business development and market engagement activities to strengthen PwC's indirect tax presence.

Skills

Indirect tax

GST/VAT advisory

Big Four experience

Client relationship management

Project leadership

English communication

CAANZ/CPA/ACCA/ICAEW progress

Education

CAANZ/CPA/ACCA/ICAEW or equivalent

Job description

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.

Ngā kōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role

We are looking for a Manager or Senior Manager to join our market-leading Indirect Tax team within Tax and Legal Services in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland.

Our Indirect Tax team is passionate about helping clients navigate complex GST and Customs issues while unlocking value through practical, commercial solutions. We work across a broad range of industries, supporting clients with cross-border transactions, property acquisitions and developments, financial transactions, business sales and restructures, GST compliance, risk management, and tax governance.

Your role responsibilities will include:

• Leading GST advisory engagements and providing practical, commercially focused advice to clients.
• Researching and applying tax legislation to complex GST issues and preparing high-quality written and verbal advice.
• Managing GST compliance and review assignments, including oversight of GST return preparation and review processes.
• Helping clients identify, assess, and manage indirect tax risks through reviews, controls assessments and data analytics solutions.
• Building strong client relationships by understanding client objectives and delivering tailored solutions.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members, fostering their technical development and career growth.
• Collaborating with specialists across PwC’s Tax, Deals, Assurance and Consulting businesses to provide integrated client solutions.
• Contributing to business development initiatives, thought leadership and market engagement activities that strengthen PwC’s presence in the indirect tax market.

Ngā pūkenga ka kawea mai e koe, ka whakawhanakehia rānei i tēnei tūranga / Skills you will bring or develop in this role

• Significant experience in indirect tax, including technical GST/VAT advisory work, gained either in New Zealand or internationally.
• Experience within a Big Four, professional services, advisory, legal, or corporate tax environment.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver high-quality outcomes across multiple engagements.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and practically.
• Experience leading projects, managing stakeholders, and supporting junior team development.
• Degree qualified, with a relevant professional qualification (or working towards one) such as CAANZ, CPA, ACCA, ICAEW or equivalent.
• A legal background would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi 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

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’re not currently partnering with recruitment agencies for this role.

This role may close before the listed date if we identify a suitable candidate.

Atamai hangahanga / 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 Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No

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.