Indirect Tax Manager

PwC; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Referral bonuses

Retail discounts

Job summary

PwC New Zealand seeks a Manager in Indirect Tax to advise clients on GST, customs, excise and related matters, reporting to Directors and Partners. You will build trusted client relationships and lead delivery across projects, with focus on the public sector portfolio.

You will manage complex engagements, coach junior staff, and contribute to proposals and thought leadership, while collaborating with cross-functional and international teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Law or related field.
• 5+ years in a large global chartered firm with indirect tax experience.
• Strong project management and client relationship skills.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Able to work with senior stakeholders and develop others.
• Professional accounting qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA/ICAEW) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality indirect tax advice to clients.
• Lead GST, customs, excise and other indirect tax matters.
• Plan and deliver strategies to manage liabilities and tax positions.
• Manage multiple projects with cross-functional and international teams.
• Coach junior staff and contribute to business development.

Skills

Client relationships

Analytical

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Professional qualification desirable

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance/Law

Job description

Job Description & Summary

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 mō tēnei tūranga / About the role

As a Manager in our Indirect Tax team, you’ll provide high-quality advice and delivery for PwC clients under the direction of Directors and Partners. You’ll build trusted relationships, with a particular focus on the public sector portfolio, and help clients navigate GST, customs, excise and other indirect tax matters.

Your day-to-day could include:

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, understand indirect tax needs and provide tailored advice.

• Advise on GST, customs duties, excise taxes and related indirect tax matters.

• Plan and deliver strategies that help clients manage liabilities, risks and tax positions.

• Manage multiple projects to scope, budget and timeline while coordinating with cross-functional and international teams.

• Lead technical analysis, compliance reviews, risk assessments, audits and disputes with tax authorities.

• Coach junior team members and contribute to a culture of continuous learning.

• Identify business development opportunities and prepare proposals, presentations and thought leadership.

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

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Law or a closely related subject.

• At least five years’ experience in a large global chartered accountancy firm, including hands‑on indirect tax experience.

• Strong project management and client relationship management capability.

• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, written and verbal communication skills.

• A collaborative approach and the confidence to work with senior stakeholders and develop others.

• Professional accounting qualification, or progress towards one such as CA ANZ, CPA, ACCA or ICAEW, is desirable.

If you don’t meet every requirement, we still want to hear from you; your skills and potential may be a great fit.

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

• Rewards – Discretionary bonus opportunities, generous referral bonuses and retail discounts and deals.

• Growth – Global network, leadership development, AI tools and training, and formal learning pathways.

• Wellbeing – $250 annual wellbeing allowance, life and income protection, Sonder, EAP and Headspace, 15 days’ paid sick leave, and group-rate health insurance where eligible.

• Flexibility – Flexible working and a supportive coaching culture.

• Time off – Two paid recognition days during the annual summer shutdown and the option to purchase up to two additional weeks of annual leave.

• Whānau and community – Paid parental leave for all parents, inclusive networks and paid volunteering leave.

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

Grow here. Go further.

Ngā whakautu ki ō pātai / Your questions answered

Motuhake / Independence:

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

Tono tika mai

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

Nau mai ngā tono wawe / We encourage early applications:

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

Atamai hangahanga / AI usage:

Secure, AI-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