Lead tax engagements for Hawke's Bay clients, delivering compliant tax advice

Senior Associate

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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.

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.

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.

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; S onder/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

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