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Senior Manager - Corporate Tax

Location:  Wellington
Other locations:  Primary Location Only
Salary: Competitive
Date:  4 Sept 2026

Job description

Requisition ID:  1650764

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. 

 

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. 

 

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

 

 

 

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi 

With your contribution and my contribution, together we will thrive.

 

 

Hei Oranga Iwi | The opportunity  

 

As EY continues to grow its Corporate Tax practice, we are seeking an experienced Senior Manager to join our team in Auckland. You will work with a diverse portfolio of organisations, including leading NZX-listed companies, privately owned businesses and multinational groups investing in New Zealand.

 

This is an opportunity to take a senior role in strengthening client relationships, delivering high-quality tax outcomes and supporting the continued growth of our practice. Working closely with senior leaders across New Zealand, Oceania and EY’s global tax network, you will contribute your technical expertise, commercial perspective and leadership capability within a collaborative and inclusive team. Experience within the financial services sector would be valuable.
 
 
 

​Ko Tō Rourou | Your key responsibilities    

 

As a Senior Manager, you will lead significant client engagements and provide practical, commercially focused advice across a broad range of corporate tax matters. You will also play an important role in developing our people, connecting clients with the wider capabilities of EY and contributing to the continued growth of the Corporate Tax practice.

 

 
  • Lead the delivery of corporate tax advisory and compliance engagements, maintaining strong oversight of quality, risk, commercial outcomes and client expectations across multiple projects.
  • Build and maintain trusted senior client relationships, acting as a key point of contact and supporting clients with corporate tax matters, Inland Revenue engagements and evolving business requirements.
  • Bring together EY’s specialist capabilities by collaborating with teams across government incentives, indirect tax, international tax and transfer pricing, tax controversy, transactions, employment tax and global mobility.
  • Contribute to the growth and capability of the practice through business development, market insight and innovation, while coaching and supporting team members within an inclusive and high-performing environment

 

 

 

Ngā Pūkenga | Skills and attributes for success 

 

You will bring well-developed corporate tax experience, sound judgement and the ability to turn complex technical matters into clear and practical advice. Success in this role will also require an inclusive leadership approach, strong relationship-management capability and an interest in contributing to the broader growth of the practice.

 

  • Substantial corporate tax experience gained within professional services or a large corporate environment, with experience in financial services considered advantageous.
  • Strong technical and commercial capability, including the ability to interpret complex tax matters, identify relevant considerations and communicate advice clearly to senior stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated experience leading engagements and developing others, with the ability to manage competing priorities, support quality outcomes and foster collaboration across diverse teams.
  • A relationship-focused and growth-oriented approach, with the confidence to build trusted networks, identify opportunities and work effectively across service lines, locations and EY’s global network.

 

 

 

Ko Taku Rourou | What we offer you  

 

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

 

  • Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences  www.ey.com/nz/careerdevelopment
  • Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy. 
  • A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/nz/benefits     
  • Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

 

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +64 9 300 7044 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

 

He rourou kai kei ō ringa hei tākoha? Tēnā haria mai!    

 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today 

 

 

 

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Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

 

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