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Manager / Senior Manager - M&A Tax (Transactions Tax)

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

About the role

Senior-level tax advisory role within KPMG New Zealand’s M&A Tax team focusing on tax structuring, due diligence, and advisory work for buy-side and sell-side transactions.

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.
  • Conduct thorough research and apply findings to provide well-analysed tax opinions and practical advice, 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 M&A tax sector is a bonus.
  • Knowledge of New Zealand 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 Advisory (M&A)Tax legislation and case law (NZ)Client advisory and relationship managementCommunication and presentation

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 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.
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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