Expression of Interest — Tax Senior Associate / New Manager

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

Kia 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 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 ka kawea mai e koe,

ka whakawhanakehia rānei i tēnei tūranga  / Skills you will bring or develop in

this role

• 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

• 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; 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 culture

• Time off - Two paid recognition 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

Mo 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

[https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html].

Grow here. Go further.

Ngā whakautu ki o pātai / Your questions answered

• 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.

• 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 Requirements

• Not Specified

• Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

• No

• Job Posting End Date