Tax - Senior Consultant

Join us. But be you. At Deloitte, you’ll do more than just join something, you’ll add something.  You’ve found a place that values your curiosity, passion, and desire to work alongside brilliant people on the things that really matter. There really is only one question: What impact do YOU want to make?

The team you’ll join

We’re looking for a Tax Senior Consultant to join our Wellington-based team. Our Wellington team includes around 45 tax specialists, with a broader national tax practice to draw on, giving you access to an unmatched range of expertise, perspectives, and mentorship.  We are the only tax practice in Wellington offering the full breadth of tax specialisms in one place, supported by deep local capability. 

You could work across all areas of tax, with the freedom to explore different specialisms and shape a career path that fits your strengths and interests. You’ll learn alongside highly experienced practitioners who are generous with their knowledge and invested in developing the next generation of tax leaders.

You’ll advise some of Wellington’s largest and most complex organisations on interesting, technically challenging matters. In doing so, you’ll continue to build strong technical capability, develop your commercial judgement, and expand your people and client leadership skills. You’ll be motivated by delivering high‑quality outcomes for clients, contributing meaningfully to the team, and continuing to grow as a tax professional.

The impact you'll make:

As a Senior Consultant you will be responsible for contributing to and/or managing a portfolio of clients ranging in size and covering a broad range of corporate tax issues. You will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas:

• Advising on a wide range of business tax matters from tax compliance to tax planning. Our large tax team provides you with opportunity to grow your generalist tax knowledge together with the ability to focus/ further develop any areas of specialist interest you may have including employment taxes, GST and international tax.
• Helping clients to identify, manage and mitigate tax risk, meet compliance obligations and statutory deadlines, resolve tax disputes and realise business goals.
• Influencing clients and the team positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with senior people.
• Applying knowledge of current and pending tax legislation's and understanding interaction across global tax functions, specifically in your areas of expertise. 
• Fact based decision making by using the appropriate research techniques and skills
• Improving work efficiency, effectiveness and client service by using common technology tools.
• Helping clients mitigate risk, meet compliance obligations and statutory deadlines, and realize business goals 
• Preparing and reviewing income tax returns and tax provisions

Your expertise:

Bring your passion for helping both local and international businesses and see what impact you can make. You'll also have:

• 3 - 6 years experience in a professional services or corporate tax environment
• A professional qualification in law or accounting
• A strong understanding of end to end tax processes & the NZ tax environment
• Experience in any specialist areas of tax (particularly financial services specialties) would be beneficial (but not essential)
• Excellent team player and proven organisational and communications skills.
• Results focused & client oriented. A drive to develop people and grow their career. Serve as a role model for integrity, respect and appreciation of others, including their unique strengths and differences
• New Zealand tax experience is essential for this role.

Making an impact that matters, together: 

We are driven by our desire to create positive outcomes for our clients, communities, and people. Everything we do is with intent - the intent to make a meaningful difference. 

Our shared values are at the heart of everything we do. Living these values, including ‘taking care of each other’ and ‘fostering inclusion’, is essential to ensuring everyone feels included at work and able to reach their full potential. For us to succeed and thrive as an organisation, we understand the importance of creating a culture where diverse perspectives matter and where everyone is given an equal opportunity to grow and develop. 

How you’ll be rewarded:  

We hold a simple belief – that our people’s hard work should be recognised and rewarded beyond their remuneration. The Deloitte experience is founded on concepts of trust, balance, wellbeing and the importance of personal connection.  

We offer you: 

• Flexible work arrangements – work in a way that suits you, us and our clients best     

• Subsidised professional qualifications and paid professional memberships 

• Subsidised health insurance 

• Income protection insurance 

• 22 days annual leave 

• Social events, social sports teams, and monthly firm drinks 

• A focus on wellness and well-being  

• Community focused volunteer days 

• A focus on the environment and sustainability 

• Plus much more 

Does this sound like the sort of role and organisation for you? Then apply now! We’d love to hear from you. 

Please note that this advert will continue to run until all positions are filled

We believe the strongest teams are made up of diverse individuals and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that women and individuals from under-represented backgrounds may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all criteria. If you're passionate about this role and believe you have the skills, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience, ideal working hours or qualifications aren't a perfect match.

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