Employment Tax Manager

Be a catalyst for transformation and shape the future at PwC NewZealand. In this role you will join a specialist employment tax team in Auckland, providing high‑quality employment tax advice across advisory and compliance projects—including PAYE, FBT, employee share scheme reporting, and other employer‑compliance matters.

• Lead or support employment tax advisory and compliance engagements covering PAYE, FBT and ESS reporting, ranging in complexity, with support from senior tax advisors.
• Provide practical, well‑researched and technically robust tax advice on PAYE, FBT, employee benefits, allowances, employee share schemes, remuneration arrangements, international workforce tax and employer compliance matters.
• Support employment and payroll tax reviews, voluntary disclosures, Inland Revenue interactions and other employment‑related tax risk management projects.
• Assist with employee share scheme tax advisory, structuring and reporting, including the tax treatment of equity‑based reward arrangements.
• Support employment tax and employee share scheme input into transactions, restructures and other business change projects.
• Coach, delegate to and support junior team members across advisory and compliance work.
• Leverage GenAI, digital tools, PwC methodologies and quality frameworks to improve efficiency, consistency and client outcomes.
• Manage and develop strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and identifying opportunities to support clients with employment tax, reward and workforce‑related tax issues.

• Significant, proven tax experience (over 4 years) in a professional environment, including handling complex tax advisory projects.
• Experience in PAYE, FBT, employee share schemes, remuneration or other workforce‑related tax matters is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of tax legislation and revenue authority practices, gained in NewZealand or a comparable jurisdiction with similar tax principles.
• Proven leadership experience in managing teams or complex projects.
• Experience in business development and client relationship management.
• International experience paired with NewZealand tax experience would be advantageous.
• Willingness to learn new skills and develop in a way that is meaningful for you while working with clients across multiple industries.

• Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts and deals.
• Global network and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways.
• $250 annual well‑being allowance; life and income protection; Sonder/EAP/Headspace support; 15 days’ paid sick leave; group‑rate health insurance (eligibility applies).
• Flexible working and supportive coaching culture.
• Two paid recognition days off each year during the annual summer shutdown period; option to purchase up to two extra weeks of annual leave.
• Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options; financial planning support.
• Inclusive networks and paid volunteering leave.