• Newly created role in fast growing boutique advisory firm                     
• Based in Christchurch
• Manage the end-to-end client service delivery process
• $110,000 to $140,000 per annum (+ benefits) depending on experience

Are you an R&D Incentives expert with innovative ideas for improving client outcomes? Now is the time to join the highly motivated Swell team and make a difference.

Why Swell & Why Now?

Swell exists to enable innovative Kiwi businesses to access government funding to accelerate their research, development and growth. 

Many businesses struggle to access the significant funding available because they don’t know what’s out there, whether they’re eligible, or how to navigate the complex application process. That’s where we come in—simplifying the application journey from awareness to funding received and everything in between.

With extensive international experience in this niche, we’ve created a best-in-class consulting model that combines global best practices with local expertise. We deliver exceptional results that help our clients extend cash flow, invest in new technologies, drive export revenue, and hire the talent they need to grow.

We’re growing rapidly, constantly improving to operate more efficiently and deliver New Zealand’s best customer experience. At the same time, we foster leadership, autonomy, and ownership within our team, encouraging balance in their busy lives.

At Swell, we move fast, think big, and thrive on making a real impact for our clients and the innovation ecosystem.

What’s the role?

This role is envisioned as a foundational and pivotal part of building Swell’s core team and capabilities. Key responsibilities will include contributing to the creation of the broader R&D tax service delivery strategy, enhancing existing structures and processes, and delivering successful R&D Tax Credit applications for Swell’s clients while providing an exceptional customer experience.

Our aim is to build an industry leading R&D tax incentives team that not only delivers great financial outcomes but also simplifies the process, making R&D incentives more accessible and valuable for our clients. Core elements of this success will come from maintaining strong relationships and credibility with funding bodies and consistently delivering high-quality applications.

Please note:  this role is based in Swell’s Christchurch office.

What skills and experience do I need?

The role requires strong expertise in relevant RDTI and R&D Loss Tax Credit, relationship management, and strategic planning, with a focus on delivering high-quality applications and maintaining positive client and government stakeholder relationships.

You’ll also be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent Client Management: Strong customer relationship skills with a track record of building and maintaining successful client relationships engagements.
• Adaptive Communication: Excellent communication skills that adapt to various stakeholders, including technical teams, non-technical clients, and government bodies.
• Problem Solving: Innovative and analytical thinker with a knack for solving complex problems in dynamic and changing environments.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to see the big picture and map out strategic directions, while also not being afraid to dive into the details where necessary.
• People Leadership: Proven capability in building, leading, and inspiring teams, ideally in a consultancy or financial services environment.

What benefits can I expect?

Working with Swell provides the ability to have end-to-end engagement with and take responsibility for client outcomes.  You will partner with clients and directly see the impact of your expertise.

Swell also offers the opportunity to grow the role and yourself as the company also grows its brand, team and client base.  By joining Swell, you’ll help build the company from the ground up, becoming intimately entwined with its success.

If you’ve ever thought about ways you could do things better if you had more freedom, autonomy and support, Swell provides the platform to bring your ideas to life.  

Of course, great outcomes like these depend on great people.  Swell fosters a healthy work-life balance to ensure our team members thrive both professionally and personally.

What’s the culture like? 

Swell is a team of driven, innovative thinkers led by an ambitious Kiwi who took inspiration from global best practices and brought them home.  We thrive on collaboration want to work and partner with great people to help Kiwi businesses make waves on the world stage.  Everyone’s voice matters at Swell – they value the unique insights, skills, and experiences that each individual contributes.

If you’re looking for a place where you can make an impact, be part of a supportive team, and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, you’ll fit right in at Swell.