Management Level

Job Description & Summary

Kia ora,

Grow here. Go further. It’s a great time to join PwC New Zealand — a community of solvers who lead with heart and live our values. As part of our Next Era strategy, we’re reimagining how we grow, lead and connect — with flexible working and cutting-edge tech (including GenAI) so you can do your best work and live well.

Ngā Kōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role
 

Join PwC Hawke’s Bay, based in Napier at the heart of Te Matau-a-Māui — where career and lifestyle meet. Think sun, coastlines, world-class wines, and a vibrant Art Deco city with a strong sense of community.

As a Tax Senior Associate or new Manager, you’ll work with a broad client base and tackle varied, complex tax matters. You’ll deliver tax effect accounting and annual compliance, contribute to advisory projects, and grow fast with support from a collaborative, high-performing team.

Key responsibilities:

Provide practical, high-quality tax advice to a diverse portfolio — from HNW individuals and family trusts to private businesses, large corporates, and multinationals.

Assist with managing your own client portfolio and relationships.

Prepare and/or review technical compliance: tax effect accounting, IFRS tax note disclosures, and returns.

Coach and support Associates, contributing to their development and our team culture.

Identify risk areas and sustainable planning opportunities across the tax life cycle.

Plan and deliver multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and great client outcomes.

Ngā pūkenga kei a koe / Skills and experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Commerce/Accounting and/or Law degree.

3–4+ years’ experience in a tax team (Big 4, second tier, in-house, or law firm) with solid knowledge of New Zealand tax legislation.

Proficiency in tax effect accounting, tax note disclosures, and annual compliance.

Strong accounting fundamentals with the ability to read and interpret financial statements.

Familiarity with Xero (XPM), Excel, and data analytics tools; TaxLab experience is desirable.

Either based in Hawke’s Bay or keen to relocate.

Analytical, detail-driven, and proactive — you take ownership and deliver.

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ

Best-in-class leadership programmes and access to our global network

World-class upskilling in AI tools with training and guardrails

Wellbeing that counts: life & income protection, 15 days’ sick leave, Sonder/EAP/Headspace

Flexibility that fits: Dress for your day, enhanced leave (incl. option to purchase extra), two recognition days

Whānau & community: paid parental leave for all parents, volunteering leave, inclusive employee networks; plus discretionary and referral bonuses

Mo te aha tāu e tatari ana? / What are you waiting for?
 

Hit the Apply Now button! If you still need some convincing and want to learn how you can grow and shine in your career at PwC, visit https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html  

Mana motuhake / 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.

Travel Requirements

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