Tax Product Manager

  • Wellington
  • Full time
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Posted 2 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

As Tax Product Manager, you will own the development, oversight, and delivery of tax products and services tailored to New Zealand clients. You’ll drive innovation, ensure regulatory compliance, and play a key part in strategic projects—while also acting as a subject matter expert across transitions, client onboarding, and service enhancements.

You’ll work across functions, locally and globally, to bring together people, ideas, and insights that enhance our Client's offering and deepen client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

  • PRODUCT & INNOVATION
  • Design and develop new tax product offerings in line with evolving legislation.
  • Drive enhancements to existing services in collaboration with global product and delivery teams.
  • Monitor tax developments and assess impacts on service delivery.
  • Ensure sustainability and compliance across all tax solutions.
  • CLIENT LEADERSHIP
  • Act as the key point of contact for clients on tax matters.
  • Participate in client governance forums and service reviews.
  • Provide expert guidance, support transitions, and resolve queries efficiently.
  • INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT & STRATEGY
  • Represent Our Client at key tax, regulatory, and product forums in NZ.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders on business roadmaps and strategic priorities.
  • Deliver market insights and promote thought leadership through updates and stakeholder engagement.
  • PEOPLE & RISK MANAGEMENT
  • Supervise technical tax teams and support their development.
  • Lead internal audits, risk reviews, and process improvements aligned with operational guidelines.

What You’ll Bring

  • 7+ years of experience in taxation, funds administration, or relevant financial services roles.
  • Deep understanding of NZ tax regulations and the investment/funds management sector.
  • Strong commercial awareness and ability to translate technical knowledge into practical solutions.
  • Proven ability to influence, collaborate across functions, and deliver client-centric outcomes.
  • Experience in managing product life cycles, developing strategies, and supporting change initiatives.

Your Skills, Attributes & Qualifications

  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
  • Client-focused and self-motivated with a proactive approach.
  • Capable leader with experience in mentoring teams and managing projects.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Law, or related field.

Why Join Our Client?

With a longstanding global presence and deep local expertise, Our Client is a trusted partner to corporate and institutional clients across Australasia. Their inclusive and forward-thinking workplace fosters talent, champions diversity, and supports career growth.

Join a team that values your voice, supports your development, and empowers you to shape the future of tax services in the financial industry.

Ready to lead and innovate in tax product management?

Apply now or reach out to learn more about this exciting opportunity with Our Client.