Senior Manager Tax (6-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Britomart, Auckland | Finance | 6-Month Fixed Term Contract

We have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Tax Manager to join our tax team on a 6-month fixed term contract , covering an internal secondment. This is a key role reporting to the Head of Tax, offering exposure to both tax advisory and compliance across a large, complex financial services environment.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll play a critical role in supporting the effectiveness of the New Zealand tax function, including

• Providing commercial, technically sound tax advice across business activities and transactions
• Monitoring and advising on tax law changes and their impact
• Ensuring compliance with tax obligations and contributing to effective tax risk management
• Supporting the delivery of accurate tax reporting and returns across the Group
• Engaging with Inland Revenue and resolving queries or areas of uncertainty
• Supportin g junior team members and contributing to overall team capability

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• What you’ll bring

• Chartered Accountant / CPA or qualified lawyer
• Significant tax experience (ideally 10+ years) within Big 4, legal or corporate environments
• Strong knowledge of NZ tax (ideally with exposure to financial services )
• Proven ability to provide pragmatic, commercial advice in complex environments
• Experience engaging with tax authorities and managing stakeholder relationships
• A collaborative approach with strong communication and influencing skills

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Why this role?

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established tax team, working across a diverse range of technical and commercial challenges . You’ll gain exposure to complex transactions, senior stakeholders and regulatory interactions in a supportive, high-performing environment.

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation

At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.

What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you!

Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!

Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter.

The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they’ll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities.

Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater

Applications close

12 July 2026