Tax Lawyer - Senior Manager / Director

Senior Manager Job Description & Summary

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Ngā Kōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role

We are seeking a Tax Lawyer to join PwC Legal in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland. This is a unique opportunity to apply your tax law expertise in a setting beyond the traditional law firm environment, while working on high‑calibre advisory matters both in New Zealand and internationally. In this role, you will collaborate across our broader practice and work closely with specialists from a range of service lines. This will give you valuable exposure to complex client issues and the opportunity to contribute to commercially focused, multidisciplinary solutions.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on their tax affairs, particularly in our high net worth and private business client base
• Managing and resolving tax audits and disputes with tax authorities
• Assisting clients to obtain certainty through binding rulings
• Collaborating with colleagues across teams to deliver integrated tax solutions
• Keeping up to date with developments in tax law and regulatory change
• Maintaining the highest standards of ethics, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members

Skills and Experience

• 5‑7 years post‑qualification experience in a recognised New Zealand law firm, accounting firm and/or in‑house environment
• Extensive experience in New Zealand tax law
• Experience advising on trusts and high‑net‑worth family matters
• A proactive, self‑starting approach, with the confidence to take ownership and progress matters with minimal supervision
• Strong commercial acumen and technical legal capability
• The ability to deliver high‑quality, commercially focused legal advice
• A law degree and the qualifications required to practise law in New Zealand
• A driven and enthusiastic style, with excellent client‑facing and stakeholder management skills

Highlights of working at PwC Legal / Benefits

• Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals
• Global network; leadership development; AI tools and training; formal learning pathways
• $250 annual wellbeing allowance; life & income protection; Sonder/EAP/Headspace; 15 days’ paid sick leave; group‑rate health insurance (eligibility applies)
• Reputation – PwC Legal is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us and you’ll accelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems
• Flexible working; supportive coaching culture
• Two paid recognition days off provided each year during our annual summer shutdown period; purchase up to two extra weeks’ annual leave
• Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave