Employment Tax - Director

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

Kia ora,

At PwC, our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems.

Join our diverse whānau of experts and be supported with coaching, flexibility, and a culture where you truly belong. Here, you’ll work with world-leading technology - including A.I. - bringing your people-focussed skills and experience to deliver outcomes that matter.

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

As a Director in our Employment Tax team, you’ll lead relationships and engagements across all areas of employment tax compliance and advisory work. You’ll help clients navigate complex employment-related tax issues and drive strategic outcomes for organisations managing their people and reward frameworks.

You’ll collaborate across PwC’s national Tax & Enterprise network, including corporate, international, indirect, transaction and employee share scheme tax specialists, to deliver integrated client solutions. 

What you’ll do

• Employment tax expertise: Lead tax compliance and tax advisory engagements covering PAYE, FBT, ESS reporting and all the tax aspects of remuneration.

• International workforce tax support: provide relevant support in relation to international workforce taxation matters that arise.

• ESS tax expertise: Lead ESS structuring and tax advisory engagements.

• Transaction advisory: Support colleagues on the employment and ESS tax related aspects of deal transactions.

• Executive remuneration: It would be advantageous if you are able to advise on / have experience with broader remuneration related matters including executive reward frameworks, incentive plans, and remuneration governance.

• Client leadership: Act as a trusted senior advisor to a wide range of clients – from large corporates and multinationals to private businesses and public sector organisations.

• Strategy and market contribution: Shape the direction of the Tax & Enterprise team, contribute to PwC’s market approach, and identify and pursue new opportunities to continue to grow the PwC Employment Tax market offering.

• Leadership and team development: Mentor and inspire a team of talented professionals, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.

• Risk management: Identify and mitigate tax-related risks for clients and the firm, ensuring compliance with PwC’s standards and policies.

Ngā pūkenga kei a koe / Skills and experience

• 10+ years’ experience in tax advisory, with a strong focus on employment tax, ESS tax advisory and, preferably, some executive remuneration experience. Some level of NZ experience is essential.

• Experience contributing to employment and ESS tax input on corporate transactions or restructures is an advantage.

• A track record in market growth would be an advantage.

• CA (or equivalent) qualification desirable.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.

• Ability to manage complex projects and client portfolios.

• Ability to engage with clients at all levels on complex issues.

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 NZ

• Career progression - There are progression opportunities in this role for a highly motivated candidate with the right mix of skills, expertise, experience and leadership attributes

• Growth - Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways

• 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

• Wellbeing - Life & income protection; Sonder/EAP/Headspace; 15 days’ paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies)

• Flexibility - Flexible working; supportive coaching culture

• Time off - Purchase up to two extra weeks’ annual leave; two recognition days provided each year; annual summer shutdown period

• Whānau & community - Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave

• Rewards - Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals

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. 

Grow here. Go further.

Ngā whakautu ki o pātai / Your questions answered:

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.

Tono tōtika 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 moata / 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

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