About the role

This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact Tax Manager role at Fisher Funds, where tax is embedded in how the business operates, not just a compliance function.

Reporting to the GM Financial Reporting, Control & Tax, the role oversees end-to-end tax compliance while managing tax risk across a complex investment environment.

Working closely with teams across the business and external partners, you’ll provide practical, commercially focused advice on projects, transactions, and new investment opportunities, gaining real visibility and influence along the way.

With a focus on “no surprises,” you’ll ensure tax is proactively managed and clearly understood, supporting confident decision-making and smooth business operations.

Key responsibilities:

Tax compliance & reporting

• Deliver end-to-end tax compliance, including preparation, review, and filing of tax returns

• Manage relationships with external providers and review outsourced returns and workpapers

• Ensure compliance with tax legislation and regulatory requirements

Advisory & business support

• Provide tax advice on projects, transactions, and new investment opportunities

• Partner with internal teams to support decision-making with practical tax insights

Risk & governance

• Identify, manage, and mitigate tax risks across the business

• Maintain effective tax governance, controls, and compliance processes

Process improvement & problem solving

• Establish and enhance tax processes, systems, and controls

• Resolve complex tax issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Skills & Experience:

• Strong technical expertise across income tax, GST, FBT, AIL, PIE, NRWT and RWT

• Experience in tax compliance, including preparation and review of returns and workpapers

• Knowledge of investment vehicles (e.g. PIEs, Unit Trusts, Limited Partnerships) and their tax treatment

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for stakeholders

• Commercially minded, with sound judgement and problem-solving capability

• Experience operating in a complex environment, with an understanding of tax governance

• Tertiary qualification in Commerce or Law, 5+ years’ NZ tax experience, and CA ANZ membership (or equivalent)

Why Fisher Funds?

Fisher Funds is one of New Zealand’s leading investment management firms, with a strong focus on delivering long-term value for our clients.

At Fisher Funds, we don’t just manage wealth; we help Kiwis secure their financial futures. Here’s what makes us stand out:

Wellbeing First: Enjoy Southern Cross Health Insurance and life insurance coverage.

Grow Your Career: Access professional development opportunities to reach your full potential.

Enhanced leave: A generous parental leave package, community leave so you can volunteer in a way that is meaningful to you, and birthday leave so you can celebrate with your nearest and dearest.

Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values support, innovation, and having fun while doing meaningful work.

About Fisher Funds:

• Fisher Funds is one of New Zealand’s largest specialist wealth management companies, operating for 25 years.

• We’re on a mission to help Kiwis realise their ambitions by making investing accessible and enjoyable.

• We currently support nearly 500,000 Kiwis on their investment journey across KiwiSaver and Managed Funds products, with over $24 billion in funds under management.

• Our in-house investment team is one of the largest and most experienced in New Zealand investing in a range of portfolios throughout the world

• We have one of the largest client services teams in New Zealand and an award-winning one at that.

This is a truly collaborative, team player office where everyone is passionate about what they do and the difference they can make.

For successful candidates, Fisher Funds conducts mandatory background screening in accordance with current legislation (including police and credit checks as part of our interview process). To apply for this vacancy, you also MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

Applications Close 10/07/2026