We help clients manage indirect tax risk in an increasingly complex environment, working together to find solutions.

Simon Dobson

Indirect Tax, Associate Partner, EY New Zealand

Experienced indirect tax professional. Enjoys advising on complex transactions and unlocking insights from data. Junior cricket coach. Enjoys mountain biking, hiking, snowboarding.

Areas of focus

Simon is an Associate Partner in EY’s Indirect Tax team based in Christchurch. He leads the delivery of EY’s GST technology solutions in New Zealand, including data analytics and GST compliance software.

Simon is known for providing practical advice and helping clients navigate change—whether it’s business transformation, personnel shifts, system upgrades, or tax law developments.

Before relocating to New Zealand, Simon worked as an indirect tax professional in both the UK and Australia, including in industry roles. His experience spans all industries, and he is highly regarded for his ability to assist clients with Inland Revenue reviews and audits, as well as leading negotiations with tax authorities.

How Simon is building a better working world

Simon is passionate about enabling clients to spend less time on manual, repetitive processes and more time on value-added tasks. His work in GST technology helps businesses streamline compliance and unlock insights from their data.

Simon's latest thinking

    Contact Simon