Tax Director

PwC International; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

PwC New Zealand in Christchurch invites a Director to lead complex tax advisory engagements for major clients, including M&A, restructuring, and financing decisions. You will advise senior executives, grow relationships, and work across PwC's national and international tax network to deliver practical outcomes.

You will shape the team through coaching, drive growth in the Christchurch practice, and contribute to broader tax advisory capabilities across the firm.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in corporate tax advisory, ideally including transactions and other complex tax matters.
• Strong technical tax capability with judgement to apply rules to commercial situations.
• Proven experience leading significant client engagements and building trusted relationships.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, collaborative and tech-aware.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex tax advisory engagements for large and sophisticated clients.
• Lead Tax M&A and transaction work, including due diligence and structuring.
• Become a trusted adviser to senior executives across PwC NZ and our network.
• Grow client relationships and identify opportunities, collaborating with Deals, Legal and other teams.
• Lead, coach and develop team members to sustain a high-performing Tax practice.

Skills

Corporate tax advisory

Client relationship management

People leadership

M&A taxation

Tax due diligence

Job description

Management LevelDirectorJob Description & SummaryKia 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 roleThis 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 mattersLead Tax M&A and transaction work, including tax due diligence, acquisition and disposal structuring, financing, reorganisations and advice through the transaction lifecycleBecome a trusted adviser to senior executives and other key stakeholders across large corporates, infrastructure, property and investment groupsGrow strong client relationships, identify new opportunities and collaborate with Deals, Legal and other specialist teams across PwC New Zealand and our international networkLead, coach and develop talented team members while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing and commercially focused Tax practiceNgā pūkenga ka kawea mai e koe, ka whakawhanakehia rānei i tēnei tūranga / Skills you will bring or develop in this roleStrong experience in corporate tax advisory, ideally including transactions and other complex tax 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 adviceProven experience leading significant client engagements and building trusted relationships with clients and key decision-makersStrong commercial instincts and a track record of identifying opportunities, developing client relationships and contributing to the growth of a businessDemonstrated people leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring and developing high-performing teamsExcellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, together with a collaborative approach and an interest in technology and new ways of workingWe 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 NZRewards - Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & dealsGrowth - Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathwaysWellbeing - $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 cultureTime off - Two paid recognition days off provided each year during our annual summer shutdown period; purchase up to two extra weeks’ annual leaveWhānau & community - Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leaveMō te aha tāu e tatari ana? / What are you waiting for?Discover a life that works for you with our diverse, inclusive and flexible culture - and a range of financial and non-financial rewards. Explore how you can grow at PwC on our careers site.Grow here. Go further.Ngā whakautu ki o pātai / Your questions answeredMotuhake / 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.Tono tika mai / Please apply directly: We’re not currently partnering with recruitment agencies for this role. If you’d like to be considered, please apply directly - we’d love to hear from you.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 / 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 RequirementsUp to 20%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?NoJob Posting End Date