Research & Development Tax Incentives Consultant

You’ll join our Christchurch Research and Development Tax Incentives team, where you will be a part of a thriving, high-performing team within a supportive environment that’s committed to providing a world class service to all our clients. 

Here, you’ll do meaningful work with talented people while building a career shaped around your ambitions. As New Zealand's leading professional services firm, we combine local expertise with global capability to create impact that matters for our clients, communities and country.

We invest in our people through learning, development and professional growth opportunities, while offering flexibility and wellbeing support to help you thrive both professionally and personally. No matter your career stage, you'll be part of a values-led organisation committed to inclusion, innovation and making an impact that matters.

Our people benefit from:

• Flexible ways of working
• Ongoing learning, development and career progression
• Support for professional qualifications and certifications
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee support programmes
• Additional leave and community impact opportunities
• An inclusive and collaborative culture where you can be yourself

The impact you’ll make:

The R&D Tax Incentive is a recently introduced government measure to encourage businesses undertaking R&D, and ultimately to increase Aotearoa’s business investment in R&D. As an R&D Tax Consultant, you will be responsible for assisting our clients with their R&D Tax Incentive claims.

As a R&D Tax Consultant you will work with clients to deliver R&D incentive services, with the ability to seamlessly support several engagements concurrently. Your typical day will include:

• Interviewing technical client staff to identify their research and development projects
• Being a trusted advisor to clients, and potential clients, in the R&D space
• Assisting in the writing of reports that summarise client research and development efforts and creating R&D costing models, while meeting statutory deadlines
• Supporting project teams to present Deloitte’s service offerings to clients, onboarding their work as appropriate, and delivering key pieces of work
• Being a role model for our people and clients and recognising others for the impact they make by their valued contributions

Your expertise:

Bring your knowledge and interest of R&D environments and see what impact you can make. 

You’ll also have:

• A professional qualification in engineering, technology, science, law or accounting
• 3+ years’ work experience in a consulting firm or industry
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, particularly with client technical staff
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a keen interest in innovation
• An understanding of how costs are allocated to R&D activities
• A results driven attitude and client oriented

Making an impact that matters, together:

Our shared values are at the heart of everything we do. Living these values 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 thrive, grow and make an impact that matters.

You can find out more about our recruitment process here.

To be considered for this role, you must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Does this sound like the sort of role and organisation for you? Then apply now

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? 

Please note that this advert will continue to run until all positions are filled

We believe the strongest teams are made up of diverse individuals and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that women and individuals from under-represented backgrounds may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all criteria. If you're passionate about this role and believe you have the skills, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience, ideal working hours or qualifications aren't a perfect match.

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