Consultant/Senior Consultant – Research & Development Incentives

Join us. But be you. At Deloitte, you’ll do more than just join something, you’ll add something. You’ve found a place that values your curiosity, passion, and desire to work alongside brilliant people on the things that really matter. There really is only one question: What impact do YOU want to make?

· Work alongside some of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most innovative technology companies and startups and learn about business· Work in a dynamic environment with a team of talented people who take pride in delivering great results· Access training, and development, with career opportunities encouraged

Our Tāmaki-makau-rau/Auckland based Tax team is looking for a Consultant/Senior Consultant to join their R&D team. About this team: The Deloitte Global investment & innovation incentives (Gi³) team works with some of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most innovative technology companies to help them secure government incentives for their R&D work. As a Senior Consultant in the team, you would keep up to date with the latest innovation trends and technology advancements, while being responsible for navigating our clients through the R&D Tax Incentive claims process. The Research & Development (R&D) Tax Incentive is a government policy initiative to drive innovation and increase the investment made by New Zealand businesses in R&D.

You will work closely with clients to understand their business and the science and technology challenges they face, identify R&D expenditure and decode the relevant tax rules while assisting clients to prepare applications and returns. You will work alongside other scientists, engineers, and advisors and be supported to develop your own career while having the opportunity to help develop others.The Deloitte Gi³ team sits within the broader Deloitte Tax and Business Advisory team. Our people and culture make this a great place to work. Each of us is unique and valued for that, among the best and brightest in the business, and we take pride in our own achievements and the success of others. The culture is about inclusion, collaboration, high performance, and opportunity. All this translates into the best environment in which to drive your career forward.

Your typical day will include:

· Meeting with clients to understand their businesses and the science or technology problems they are facing.· Managing numerous engagements across different technology areas concurrently.· Working collaboratively with the team and broader firm to ensure the best outcomes for our clients.· Supporting junior staff members to grow and develop their skills and knowledge.· Learning about different areas of science or technology or decoding the legislation that guides the RDTI. Enough about us, let’s talk about you. You are someone with:

· A science, pharmaceutical or engineering based degree with strong language and people skills who is interested in developing their commercial acumen, or· A post-graduate degree in a science or engineering discipline, or· A Commerce, Accounting or Law degree, with a keen interest in science and technology.· More than 3 years’ work experience in a consulting firm or industry.· The ability to communicate effectively and confidently, in both written and verbal form, and run highly technical conversations with clients.· Strong excel and modelling skills and a desire to understand financial statements.· Drive and motivation to succeed and to develop client and team management skills.· We will provide training to enable you to understand how the incentive fits within the New Zealand tax environment. So, who is Deloitte in Aotearoa? We are driven to create an impact that matters at every opportunity. Supported by a strong leadership team[CD2] and member firms from over 150 countries across the globe, Deloitte New Zealand is in the business of solving complex problems.   Over our 175-year history, we have built a reputation for impactful delivery across audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and technology services.   Deloitte in Aotearoa recognises the uniqueness of our country identified in our founding document, Te Tiriti o Waitangi.  We uphold our responsibility(s) to the founding document and acknowledge Māori as the Tangata Whenua/Indigenous people.   Our workplace and culture

We are driven by our desire to create positive outcomes for our clients, communities, and people. Our purpose is to make an impact that matters. Everything we do is with intent - the intent to make a meaningful difference. Our shared values are at the heart of everything we do. Living these values, including ‘taking care of each other’ and ‘fostering inclusion’, is essential to ensuring everyone feels included at work and able to reach their full potential.  For us to succeed and thrive as an organisation, we understand the importance of creating a culture where diverse perspectives matter and where everyone is given an equal opportunity to grow and develop. Deloitte New Zealand rewards

We hold a simple belief – that our people’s hard work should be recognised and rewarded beyond their remuneration. We have reimagined what ‘work’ looks like and how we can empower all our people to create a work experience that is distinct to their needs. Founded on concepts of trust, balance, wellbeing and the importance of personal connection, this is the Deloitte experience. We offer · Flexible work arrangements – work in a way that suits you, us and our clients best     · Subsidised professional qualifications and paid professional memberships · Subsidised health insurance · Income protection insurance · 22 days annual leave · Social events, social sports teams, and monthly firm drinks · A focus on wellness and well-being · Community focused volunteer days · A focus on the environment and sustainability · Plus much more Does this sound like the sort of role and organisation for you? Then apply now! We’d love to hear from you. Tōia mai te waka! - Haul the canoe! Ki te urunga te waka!  - To the entrance place! Ki te moenga te waka!  - To the resting place! Ki te takotoranga i takoto ai te waka!  - To the place where it will lie