Tax Manager

Tax Manager job description

The Tax Manager leads the organisation’s tax strategy, compliance, and advisory functions to ensure full alignment with New Zealand tax laws and optimal tax outcomes. This senior role oversees all aspects of tax reporting, risk management, and planning while supporting strategic decision-making across New Zealand operations.

Tax Manager duties and responsibilities of the job

Key responsibilities of a Tax Manager include:

Managing end-to-end tax compliance, including GST, FBT, PAYE, income tax, and provisional tax filings in line with IRD requirements

Leading tax planning initiatives to optimise the organisation’s tax position and support commercial objectives

Overseeing transfer pricing documentation, intercompany transactions, and international tax compliance

Providing strategic tax advice to senior leadership on business operations, investments, and restructures

Monitoring legislative changes and advising on implications for tax risk and compliance

Coordinating with auditors, IRD, and external tax advisors to manage audits and complex tax matters

Ensuring accurate tax accounting in line with NZ IFRS and supporting financial reporting processes

Leading and mentoring a tax team to ensure high-quality, compliant, and timely outputs

Tax Manager job qualifications and requirements

A degree in accounting, taxation, or finance is required. CA ANZ or CPA Australia qualification is essential.

Requirements include:

7+ years’ experience in tax roles within corporate or advisory environments in New Zealand

Strong knowledge of New Zealand tax legislation and IRD compliance frameworks

Demonstrated experience in tax planning, audit management, and risk mitigation

Advanced proficiency with tax and ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Xero, MYOB)

Expertise in transfer pricing, international tax, and NZ IFRS reporting standards

Excellent stakeholder engagement, leadership, and communication skills

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Salary for Tax Manager

180000 - 250000

25th percentile

180000

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.

50th percentile

210000

The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.

75th percentile

250000

The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialised certifications.

Salary range based on three percentiles The starting salaries represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits or KiwiSaver.

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