Strategic Trade & Customs Leader

PwC New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Global network

AI tools and training

Flexible working

Paid volunteering leave

Job summary

PwC New Zealand’s Customs & Trade team helps businesses manage tax, regulatory and commercial issues involved in moving goods across borders.

As a Senior Associate / Manager in our Customs & Trade team, you’ll advise New Zealand and multinational clients across three core areas: customs advisory and compliance, including customs valuation, tariff classification and broader customs obligations; trade and market access, including Free Trade Agreements, rules of origin and wider trade issues; and

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• Around 2–4 years’ relevant experience in customs, international trade, tax, law, consulting, industry or government.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercial judgement and attention to detail.
• An interest in international trade, supply chains and how businesses operate across borders.
• Confidence working with clients and managing competing priorities.
• An interest in developing deep Customs & Trade expertise, taking increasing ownership of client relationships and projects.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a broad range of customs, international trade and import GST matters.
• Support Customs reviews, rulings, voluntary disclosures and other interactions with New Zealand Customs.
• Analyse Customs and transactional data to identify compliance risks and duty-saving opportunities.
• Advise on customs valuation, related-party pricing and transfer pricing adjustments, working closely with PwC’s transfer pricing specialists on integrated matters.
• Help clients access preferential tariffs and other forms of duty relief.
• Support clients with supply chain changes and emerging international trade issues.
• Manage workstreams and contribute to client relationships, proposals and business development.
• Collaborate with PwC teams in New Zealand and overseas on cross-border projects.

Skills

Tertiary qualification

2-4 years experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Commercial judgement

Interest in international trade

Client management

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

PwC New Zealand’s Customs & Trade team helps businesses manage tax, regulatory and commercial issues involved in moving goods across borders.

As a Senior Associate / Manager in our Customs & Trade team, you’ll advise New Zealand and multinational clients across three core areas: customs advisory and compliance, including customs valuation, tariff classification and broader customs obligations; trade and market access, including Free Trade Agreements, rules of origin and wider trade issues; and