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Manager / Senior Manager - Property Tax Advisory

KPMG NZ· Tax – Tax Advisory
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Hybrid (Auckland)Permanent Full-TimePosted 1mo ago

About the role

KPMG New Zealand is seeking experienced Tax Managers and Senior Tax Managers to join the Property / Real Estate Tax team. The role involves delivering high-quality specialist tax advice and services in the property space, including transaction support, structuring, tax advisory and compliance. Hybrid/ flexible working arrangements are available.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and mentor junior tax specialists to ensure clients receive the highest level of service.
  • Stay up to date with changes in tax legislation, relevant to Property Tax.
  • Conduct thorough research and apply findings to provide well-analysed tax opinions and practical advice.
  • Advising clients on specific tax implications, applying an understanding of legislation, case law, and financial information.
  • Collaborate with other teams within the firm, beyond the Tax team to provide holistic solution(s) to clients’.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including private equity, investment banks, law firms, and tax authorities.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients by acting as a trusted advisor and managing communications in a timely and effective manner.
  • Contribute to the development of best practices, processes, and procedures.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Taxation, Law, or Accounting
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in Tax Advisory roles. Experience in the property sector is a bonus.
  • Knowledge of tax legislation and case law
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively advise clients.
  • Competent user of MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to lead and mentor more junior tax specialists.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Required:Tax AdvisoryClient Advisory & CommunicationLeadership & Mentoring

Benefits

  • 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.
  • Hybrid Working – a mix of working in the office and at home to enhance your work/life balance.
  • 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 Inclusion, Diversity and Equity networks as a participant and ally.
  • Opportunity to join the Social club and enjoy activities.
  • Time off for volunteering.
  • Eligibility to our annual discretionary bonus scheme.
  • Opportunities for local and international secondments.
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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