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PwC New Zealand careers in tax advisory and accounting.
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. Find
Hawke's Bay accounting jobs and
Napier tax vacancies.
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; p urchase 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
Eligibility / Qualification Required:
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.
General Conditions:
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.
- Atamai h angahanga / 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
How to Apply:
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.
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. Please submit your standard application documents (CV/Resume) via the online portal.
Grow here. Go further. Nau mai ngā tono wawe / We encourage early applications: This role may close before the listed date if we identify a suitable candidate.
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