Interim Senior Manager Tax

Britomart, Auckland | Finance | 6-Month Fixed Term Contract

We have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Tax Manager to join our tax team on a 6-month fixed term contract, covering an internal secondment. This is a key role reporting to the Head of Tax, offering exposure to both tax advisory and compliance across a large, complex financial services environment.

You'll play a critical role in supporting the effectiveness of the New Zealand tax function, including:

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• Providing commercial, technically sound tax advice across business activities and transactions
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• Monitoring and advising on tax law changes and their impact
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• Ensuring compliance with tax obligations and contributing to effective tax risk management
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• Supporting the delivery of accurate tax reporting and returns across the Group
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• Engaging with Inland Revenue and resolving queries or areas of uncertainty
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• Supporting junior team members and contributing to overall team capability
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• Chartered Accountant / CPA or qualified lawyer
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• Significant tax experience (ideally 10+ years) within Big 4, legal or corporate environments
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• Strong knowledge of NZ tax (ideally with exposure to financial services)
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• Proven ability to provide pragmatic, commercial advice in complex environments
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• Experience engaging with tax authorities and managing stakeholder relationships
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• A collaborative approach with strong communication and influencing skills
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This is a great opportunity to join a well-established tax team, working across a diverse range of technical and commercial challenges. You'll gain exposure to complex transactions, senior stakeholders and regulatory interactions in a supportive, high-performing environment.

Location: Westpac on Takutai Square, Britomart, Auckland
Employment Type: Full time
Contract Duration: 6 months fixed term
Application Deadline: 12 July 2026