EY Senior Consultant/Manager - Tax Policy Controversy 

New Zealand, Auckland, Auckland 

559445593

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This position offers significant variety, combining. You will work at the forefront of tax developments, helping clients navigate regulatory change, get certainty and strengthen their tax governance frameworks.

Ko Tō Rourou | Your key responsibilities

• Advise clients on complex tax issues, including controversy management, technical interpretations, and private binding ruling requests, enabling robust positions and compliance with evolving legislation.
• Design and implement tax governance frameworks and control testing programs, assessing operational effectiveness and supporting clients in meeting best practice standards.
• Prepare high-quality technical documentation, including dispute resolution submissions, technical advice papers, voluntary disclosures, penalty remission requests, private binding ruling application.
• Monitor and interpret legislative and regulatory developments, providing proactive insights on tax policy changes and their commercial implications.
• Collaborate with clients, regulators, and internal teams to deliver strategic solutions that balance compliance, risk management, and business objectives.

Pūkenga | Skills and attributes for success

• Extensive experience in professional tax advisory, with a strong foundation in tax controversy management, technical research and interpretation, and policy analysis, complemented by commercial insight.
• Proven ability to manage complex assignments independently, applying sound judgment and strategic thinking to deliver outcomes in dispute resolution, governance control testing, and policy advocacy.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills, with a track record of engaging effectively with clients, regulators, and policymakers at all levels.

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn .

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package : From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally

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. We appreciate your understanding and patience.

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

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