Trade Advisory Services Manager

PwC International; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Wellbeing allowance

Flexible working

Paid parental leave

Job summary

PwC New Zealand is seeking a Senior Associate/Manager to advise clients on customs, international trade and import GST, supporting reviews and rulings with NZ Customs. You will analyse data to identify risks and duty-saving opportunities while coordinating with PwC specialists.

The role offers direct client exposure, opportunities to build deep trade expertise, and cross-border collaboration with PwC teams in New Zealand and overseas.

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.
• Interest in developing deep Customs & Trade expertise and taking 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 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, coordinating with PwC’s transfer pricing specialists.
• Help clients access preferential tariffs and other forms of duty relief.
• 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

Commercial judgement

Attention to detail

Client relationship management

Interest in international trade

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Management LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryKia ora,Do more than take the next step. Take the next leap . 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’ll learn from the best, take on meaningful challenges, and make a lasting impact for our clients, our communities, and Aotearoa.Ngā kōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the rolePwC 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 specialist expertise in 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, 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.Ngā pūkenga ka kawea mai e koe , ka whakawhanakehia rānei i tēnei tūranga / Skills you will bring or develop in this roleA 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, and building your career in an area of growing importance to New Zealand businesses.If you don’t meet every requirement, we still want to hear from you - your skills and potential may be a great fit.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?Hit Apply now. To learn how you can grow and shine in your career at PwC, visit our careers site at https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html .Grow here. Go further.Ngā whakautu ki o pātai / Your questions answeredTono 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 RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesJob Posting End Date