Senior Manager - Tax Accounting

PwC; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Wellbeing allowance

Life & income protection

Flexible working

Job summary

PwC New Zealand in Christchurch invites a Senior Manager to lead tax advisory engagements for major corporate, infrastructure and property clients. You will steer M&A, transaction structuring, financing and reorganisations, delivering practical tax outcomes while shaping PwC’s Christchurch and national Tax practice.

The role emphasizes strong technical judgment, client leadership and collaboration across PwC networks, with opportunities to grow a high-performing team in a lifestyle-friendly

Qualifications

• Strong experience in corporate tax advisory across complex matters such as transactions, M&A and infrastructure.
• Proven ability to apply tax rules with commercial judgement and provide practical advice.
• Track record leading significant client engagements and growing relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex tax advisory engagements for large corporate and infrastructure clients.
• Lead Tax M&A and transaction work across the deal lifecycle.
• Advise senior executives and stakeholders with trusted, commercial tax solutions.
• Grow client relationships and collaborate with PwC networks nationally and internationally.
• Coach and develop team members to build a high-performing Tax practice.

Skills

Corporate tax advisory

M&A

Infrastructure/ property

Leadership & mentoring

Client relationships

Commercial judgement

Job description

Management Level

Senior Manager

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.

Ngā kōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within PwC New Zealand’s Tax team in Christchurch, leading tax advisory engagements and working with some of our most significant clients.

You will advise large corporate and private groups, infrastructure and property groups, investors and privately owned businesses on important transactions and commercial decisions. Your work will span M&A, transaction structuring, financing, reorganisations, major projects and other complex corporate tax matters. You will bring together strong technical judgement, commercial thinking and trusted advice to deliver practical outcomes for clients, while helping shape the continued growth of our Christchurch and national Tax practice.

For those considering a move, Ōtautahi Christchurch offers an exceptional combination of career opportunity and lifestyle. It is a compact, well connected and growing city, with an international airport and the beaches, mountains, Port Hills and wider Canterbury region on its doorstep. The Southern Alps, lakes, ski fields, mountain biking and hiking are all within easy reach, while the city itself offers a strong food, arts and events scene and a lifestyle that makes it possible to combine a senior professional career with time for family, sport and the outdoors.

Your day-to-day could include:

• Lead complex tax advisory engagements for large and sophisticated clients, bringing together technical expertise and commercial judgement to solve their most important tax matters

• Lead Tax M&A and transaction work, including tax due diligence, acquisition and disposal structuring, financing, reorganisations and advice through the transaction lifecycle

• Become a trusted adviser to senior executives and other key stakeholders across large corporates, infrastructure, property and investment groups

• Grow strong client relationships, identify new opportunities and collaborate with Deals, Legal and other specialist teams across PwC New Zealand and our international network

• Lead, coach and develop talented team members while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing and commercially focused Tax practice

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

• Strong experience in corporate tax advisory, ideally including transactions, M&A, infrastructure, property or other complex commercial matters, gained in professional services or a sophisticated commercial environment

• Strong technical tax capability combined with the judgement to apply complex tax rules to commercial situations and provide clear, practical advice

• Proven experience leading significant client engagements and building trusted relationships with clients and key decision-makers

• Strong commercial instincts and a track record of identifying opportunities, developing client relationships and contributing to the growth of a business

• Demonstrated people leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring and developing high-performing teams

• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, together with a collaborative approach and an interest in technology and new ways of working

We are interested in hearing from experienced tax professionals across New Zealand and internationally. New Zealand tax experience would be valuable, but candidates with strong corporate tax advisory and transaction experience in comparable markets should also consider applying.

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

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

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Ngā whakautu ki o pātai / 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.

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

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No