Senior Manager | Tax | Wellington

Grant Thornton New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

5 weeks’ annual leave

Car park allowance

Volunteer day

Subsidised gym membership

Flexible work options

Friday afternoon recharge

Parental leave

Professional development support

Membership fees

Job summary

Grant Thornton New Zealand is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead a dynamic tax team in our CBD Wellington office. You will advise on NZ income tax, GST and Inland Revenue, guiding clients through complex tax landscapes and supporting business growth.

You will collaborate across the Tax practice, develop colleagues, and identify opportunities to deepen client relationships. A pathway to progression and a culture of balance are emphasised.

Qualifications

• 8+ years substantial experience advising on New Zealand income tax, GST and Inland Revenue requirements.
• CA or CPA qualified or equivalent; Law qualifications considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to deliver high-quality tax advisory and compliance services for clients.
• Identify opportunities with current and new clients to grow the practice.

Job description

• Inclusive, down-to-earth culture where you can be yourself

• Opportunities to influence, improve and make your mark

• A workplace that genuinely values balance and wellbeing

• CBD office

About the role
Our Tax team is growing and we are looking for a Senior Tax Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be a trusted advisor to clients, delivering high-quality tax advisory and compliance services and guiding them through the intricacies of tax legislation. You will provide strategic insights that support informed decision-making and help clients achieve their commercial objectives.

You will play a key leadership role within the Tax practice, fostering collaboration, sharing technical expertise, and supporting the ongoing development of colleagues. Working alongside a team of experienced and highly capable professionals, you will contribute to maintaining a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Beyond client service, you will help grow the business by identifying opportunities to deepen client relationships, enhance our service offering, and contribute to business development initiatives. This role presents a clear pathway to progression. If you are looking for an opportunity to work in an innovative environment where your expertise will be valued and your contribution can have a meaningful impact, this could be the role for you.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing leadership and guidance to support the delivery of exceptional client service
• Identifying opportunities with current and new clients to continue our growth

About You

• You enjoy being part of a team and inspiring individuals to be the best they can be
• You thrive on identifying and creating new business opportunities
• 8 years+ substantial experience advising on New Zealand income tax, GST, and Inland Revenue requirements
• CA or CPA qualified or equivalent and / or Law Profs

About our company
Grant Thornton New Zealand is a member of an ambitious global organisation providing audit, tax, and advisory services to dynamic organisations to unlock their potential for growth. Our proactive teams led by approachable partners use insights, experience, and expertise to understand complex issues for our clients.
Our collaborative culture means we share ideas as well as the responsibility for making them happen, and our fresh thinking and agile working helps businesses, communities, and our people to flourish.
Why work with us
Our team members tell us that it is the people here that makes the difference. Our collaborative teams enjoy working together and ensure they are constantly learning, exceeding client requirements and expectations as a result. Our Partners are down to earth, approachable, and recognize and reward achievements of the team and individuals. We enable our team members to be themselves at work and match drive and skill with further opportunities to learn.

We empower our people to make a difference. We want our people to think for themselves, to speak up, and to actively shape our firm’s culture and future.

What we offer

A competitive remuneration package, 5 weeks’ annual leave, car park allowance, a day to volunteer, subsidised sports or gym membership, flexible work options, the ability to take your Friday afternoon back to recharge if you’ve achieved all your goals for the week, additional parental leave, support for your professional development and membership fees, and much more!