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Senior Consultant/Manager - Tax Policy and ControversyEY • WorkFromHome, Canterbury, New Zealand
Senior Consultant / Manager - Tax Policy and Controversy

Senior Consultant / Manager - Tax Policy and Controversy

EY • WorkFromHome, Canterbury, New Zealand
8 hours ago
Job description

Senior Consultant / Manager – Tax Policy and Controversy

Join EY’s Tax Policy and Controversy team in New Zealand and resolve complex tax disputes, influence tax policy, and advise diverse clients such as large corporates, entrepreneurs, and high‑net‑worth individuals.

Location : Auckland (preferred); Wellington or Christchurch are also considered for the right applicant.

Key responsibilities

  • Advise clients on complex tax issues, including controversy management, technical interpretations, private binding ruling requests.
  • Design and implement tax governance frameworks and control testing programs.
  • Prepare high‑quality technical documentation such as dispute resolution submissions, technical advice papers, voluntary disclosures, penalty remission requests, and private binding ruling applications.
  • Monitor and interpret legislative and regulatory developments, providing proactive insights on tax policy changes and commercial implications.
  • Collaborate with clients, regulators, and internal teams to deliver strategic solutions balancing compliance, risk management, and business objectives.

Skills and attributes for success

  • Extensive experience in professional tax advisory, especially in tax controversy, technical research, and policy analysis, with commercial insight.
  • Proven ability to manage complex assignments independently, applying sound judgment and strategic thinking.
  • Exceptional relationship‑building skills with clients, regulators, and policymakers at all levels.
  • What we offer you

  • Career development – future‑focused skills and world‑class experiences.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including wellness incentive, additional flex leave, family‑friendly policies, and 26 weeks of gender‑neutral paid parental leave.
  • We value potential as much as experience. If you’re proactive, eager to learn, and passionate about making an impact, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box.

    Diversity, equity and inclusion are core to EY. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations and gender identities and are committed to an equitable, barrier‑free recruitment experience.

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

    Please be advised that our offices in Oceania will be closed from 19 December and will reopen in early January. As a result, there will be a delay in responding to applications during this period.

    © 2025 Ernst & Young New Zealand. All Rights Reserved. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

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