Indirect Tax Manager

Management Level

Job Description & Summary

Kia 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. 

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. 

Ngākōreromotēneitūranga / About the role 

We are looking for aManager or Senior Manager to join our market-leading Indirect Tax team within Tax and Legal Services inTāmaki Makaurau / Auckland. 

Our Indirect Tax team is passionate about helping clients navigate complex GST and Customs issues while unlocking value through practical, commercial solutions. We work across a broad range of industries, supporting clients with cross-border transactions, property acquisitions and developments, financial transactions, business sales and restructures, GST compliance, riskmanagement, and tax governance. 

As aManager or Senior Manager,you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality GST advisory and compliance services, leading clientengagements, and developing trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.You’ll work alongside experienced indirect tax specialists locally and across the PwC global network, helping clients solve complex challenges while building your own technical and leadership capabilities. 

Your role responsibilities will include: 

• Leading GST advisory engagements and providing practical, commercially focused advice to clients. 

• Researching and applying tax legislation to complex GST issues and preparing high-quality written and verbal advice. 

• Managing GST compliance and review assignments, including oversight of GST return preparation and review processes. 

• Helping clientsidentify,assess, and manage indirect tax risks through reviews,controls assessments and data analytics solutions. 

• Building strong client relationships by understanding clientobjectives and delivering tailored solutions. 

• Supporting and mentoring junior team members, fostering their technical development and career growth. 

• Collaborating with specialists across PwC’s Tax, Deals, Assurance and Consulting businesses to provide integrated client solutions. 

• Contributing to business development initiatives, thought leadership and market engagement activities that strengthen PwC’s presence in the indirect tax market. 

Ngāpūkenga kakaweamai ekoe, kawhakawhanakehiarāneiitēneitūranga  /Skills you will bring or develop in this role 

• Significant experience in indirect tax, including technical GST/VAT advisory work, gained either in New Zealand or internationally. 

• Experience within a Big Four, professional services, advisory,legal, or corporate tax environment. 

• Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver high-quality outcomes across multiple engagements. 

• Strong technical problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and practically. 

• Experience leading projects, managingstakeholders, and supporting junior team development. 

• Degree qualified, with a relevant professional qualification (or working towards one) such as CAANZ, CPA, ACCA, ICAEW or equivalent. 

• A legal background would beadvantageousbut is not essential. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. 

Ngāāhuatangahirahira ote mahi 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’ll accelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems. 

• Flexibility - Flexible working; supportive coaching culture 

• Time off - Twopaidrecognition days off provided each year during our annual summer shutdown period;purchase up 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 

Mōte ahatāu etatari 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 at https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html.  

Grow here. Go further. 

Ngāwhakautu ki opātai/Your questions answered 

Motuhake / Independence:Maintaining independence is fundamental todemonstrating that PwC has not been influenced by any relationships or situations that undermine our objectivity. This role requires anindependence review process. 

Tono tikamai / Please apply directly:We’re not currently partnering with recruitment agencies for this role. Ifyou’d like to be considered, please apply directly -we’d love to hear from you. 

Naumaingātonowawe / We encourage early applications: This role may close before the listed date if weidentify a 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. 

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