Trade Advisory Services Manager

PwC; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Global network

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

Job summary

PwC New Zealand, a leading professional services firm, invites applications for a Management Level Senior Associate / Manager in Customs & Trade. You’ll advise clients on customs advisory, valuation, tariff classification, trade agreements, and indirect taxes, collaborating with PwC teams across New Zealand and offshore on cross-border projects.

This role offers direct client exposure, opportunities to grow specialist expertise, and a flexible working environment with development pathways and a

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification is required.
• 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.
• Interest in international trade and supply chains; ability to work across borders.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on customs, international trade and import GST matters.
• Support Customs reviews, rulings, disclosures and interactions with New Zealand Customs.
• Analyse Customs data to identify compliance risks and duty-saving opportunities.
• Advise on customs valuation, related-party pricing and transfer pricing adjustments with PwC specialists.
• Help clients access preferential tariffs and duty relief.
• Support clients with supply chain changes and 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

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Client relationship management

Commercial judgement

Attention to detail

Interest in international trade

Supply chain understanding

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

Kia ora,

Do more than take the next step. Take the nextleap. Explore careers 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’lllearn from the best, take on meaningful challenges, and make a lasting impact for our clients, our communities, and Aotearoa.

Ngākōreromotēneitūranga/ About the role

PwC New Zealand’s Customs & Trade team helps businesses manage the 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 indirect taxes on goods, including import GST and excise.

This is a varied role with direct client exposure and the opportunity to build specialistexpertisein a growing area, while working with PwC teams in New Zealand and overseas on cross-border projects.

Your day-to-day could include:

• Advise clients on a broad range of customs, international trade and import GST matters.
• Support Customs reviews, rulings, voluntarydisclosuresand other interactions with New Zealand Customs.
• AnalyseCustoms and transactional data to identify compliance risks and duty-saving opportunities.
• Advise oncustoms 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,proposalsand business development.
• Collaborate with PwC teams in New Zealand and overseas on cross-border projects.

Ngāpūkengakakaweamaiekoe, kawhakawhanakehiarāneiitēneitūranga/ Skills you will bring or develop in this role

• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• Around 2–4 years’ relevant experience in customs, international trade, tax, law, consulting,industryor government.
• Strong analytical,writtenand verbal communication skills.
• Commercial judgement and attention to detail.
• An interest in international trade, supply chains and how businessesoperateacross borders.
• Confidence working with clients and managing competing priorities.
• An interest in developing deep Customs & Tradeexpertise, taking increasing ownership of client relationships and projects, and building your career in an area of growing importance to New Zealand businesses.

If youdon’tmeet every requirement, we still want to hear from you - your skills and potential may be a great fit.

Ngāāhuatangahirahiraotemahi 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;15days’paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies)
• Reputation - PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us andyou’llaccelerate 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;purchaseup 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

Grow here. Go further.

Ngāwhakautuki opātai/ Your questions answered

Tono tikamai/ Please apply directly: We’renot currently partnering with recruitment agencies for this role. Ifyou’dlike to be considered, please apply directly -we’dlove to hear from you.

Naumaingātonowawe/ We encourage early applications: This role may close before the listed date if weidentifya suitable candidate.

Atamaihangahanga/ 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?

Yes