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Posted 08 July, 2026

Senior Manager Tax (6-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Westpac New Zealand Ltd
Auckland, AUK, NZ Full Time
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Job Description

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. The role reports to the Head of Tax and offers exposure to both tax advisory and compliance within a large, complex financial services environment.

Responsibilities
  • Provide commercial, technically sound tax advice across business activities and transactions.
  • Monitor and advise on tax law changes and their impact.
  • Ensure compliance with tax obligations and contribute to tax risk management.
  • Deliver accurate tax reporting and returns across the Group.
  • Engage with Inland Revenue and resolve queries or areas of uncertainty.
  • Support junior team members and contribute to overall team capability.
Qualifications
  • Chartered Accountant / CPA or qualified lawyer.
  • Significant tax experience (ideally 10+ years) within Big 4, legal or corporate environments.
  • Strong knowledge of NZ tax, preferably with financial services exposure.
  • Pragmatic, commercial advice in complex environments.
  • Experience engaging with tax authorities and managing stakeholder relationships.
  • Collaborative approach with strong communication and influencing skills.
Why this role?

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and encourage people with a range of experiences, abilities and identities to apply.

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