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KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. Through depth of expertise, clarity of insight and strength of purpose we help our clients solve complex challenges, steer change, strengthen, transition and grow. Our people experience is anchored in our purpose of ‘Fuelling New Zealand’s prosperity’ and our contribution to the shared wealth and lasting well-being for all New Zealanders.
KPMG's tax specialists bring innovative and strategic solutions to complex tax challenges. Our team comprises individuals with diverse skill sets and backgrounds who collaborate effectively on various engagements. We work nationally as a team and we are proud of our collaborative and supportive culture.
The opportunity:
- As a Tax Manager, you’ll be part of a high-performing team that delivers specialist tax services with integrity, courage, and excellence. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact—both for our clients and your career.
Day to day you will:
- Lead client engagements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of tax solutions.
- Stay ahead of legislative changes, case law, and Inland Revenue rulings to identify strategic tax planning opportunities.
- Provide mentorship and performance development for junior team members, fostering a culture of growth and wellbeing.
- Build and manage trusted client relationships, offering commercially sound advice across a range of industries.
- Contribute to business development initiatives and represent KPMG in the market to create new opportunities.
- Apply your analytical skills to solve complex tax challenges, including those involving cross-border transactions and pricing strategies.
What you'll bring to our team:
- Proven experience managing tax engagements and delivering high-quality client service.
- Strong understanding of New Zealand tax legislation and commercial acumen.
- Demonstrated leadership in coaching and developing junior staff.
- Experience or exposure to Transfer Pricing principles and their application in advisory contexts is advantageous.
- A collaborative mindset and a passion for continuous improvement.
Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by the KPMG Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners if we require agency assistance. Thank you for your understanding.
Life at KPMG
KPMG values diversity in the workforce and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions or who identify as neurodivergent.
For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone Enya van Dulm on 04 816 4660 or email [email protected]
We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstance. As a KPMG employee, we will offer you:
— An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu jabs, subsidised sporting events, access to EAP, additional 5 days of Wellbeing leave to support you and your family's overall health and wellness, access to e-bikes and other facilities. You will also have access to our Wellbeing@KPMG portal which has an extensive array of health and wellness advice.
— Hybrid Working – a mix of working in the office and at home to enhance your work/life balance as well as access to technology to get your 'home hub' set up.
— Work from Overseas policy – extend time connecting with friends and family outside New Zealand
— Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
— Access to ‘Whanau@KPMG’ – 18 weeks’ paid flexible leave for all new parents - primary and secondary carers
— Unlimited access to digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees.
— Corporate discounts on a range of lifestyle goods and services.
— Opportunity to join any of our Inclusion, Diversity and Equity networks as a participant and ally.
— Opportunity to join our Social club and enjoy activities such as cooking classes, painting, quiz nights and more.
— Time off for volunteering.
— Eligibility to our annual discretionary bonus scheme.
— Opportunities for local and international secondments.
We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website.
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