Hensen Goh

Tax Partner

Hensen is a Partner in RSM New Zealand's Tax team with extensive experience advising businesses on tax compliance, international tax matters and transaction-related tax issues. 

Having spent a decade with Inland Revenue before joining RSM in 2018, Hensen brings a unique combination of regulatory insight and commercial tax expertise. He works with a broad range of clients, including multinational organisations, helping them navigate complex tax environments and meet their compliance obligations with confidence. 

Hensen is known for his ability to simplify technical tax issues, providing practical, commercially focused advice that helps clients make informed decisions. 

Experience

Hensen began his tax career with Inland Revenue in 2008, where he gained extensive experience across a range of tax matters and developed a deep understanding of New Zealand's tax legislation and regulatory environment.

After 10 years with the New Zealand tax authority, he joined RSM in 2018 and has since built significant experience advising both domestic and international clients. His client portfolio includes a number of subsidiaries of large multinational organisations, which he supports with their ongoing tax compliance requirements and broader tax advisory needs. 

Hensen has also worked on significant transaction-related engagements, including buy-side tax due diligence assignments and cross-border transactions exceeding NZ$100 million in collaboration with member firms across RSM's global network. 

Key Capabilities

• Tax Compliance - Assisting businesses with ongoing tax compliance obligations and reporting requirements. 
• Tax Advisory - Providing practical advice on a broad range of domestic and international tax matters. 
• International Tax - Supporting multinational organisations operating across multiple jurisdictions. 
• Tax Due Diligence - Advising clients on acquisitions, investments and business transactions. 
• Inland Revenue Audits and Investigations - Assisting clients through reviews, audits and dispute processes. 
• Debt and Tax Resolution - Supporting businesses in managing Inland Revenue debt and compliance challenges. 
• Transaction Support - Providing tax advice on significant commercial transactions and restructures. 

Significant Projects 

• Supported subsidiaries of multinational organisations with complex tax compliance requirements. 
• Assisted clients with buy-side tax due diligence engagements. 
• Worked alongside RSM member firms globally on transaction deals exceeding NZ$100 million. 
• Advised clients through Inland Revenue audits, investigations and dispute processes. 

Leadership and Community

Hensen enjoys helping clients navigate the constantly challenging tax landscape and is passionate about delivering practical solutions to complex problems. His background with Inland Revenue provides valuable insight into regulatory expectations and enables him to guide clients through challenging tax situations with confidence. 

Clients value his ability to explain technical tax concepts in a clear and accessible manner, helping them understand their options and make informed decisions. 

Known for his analytical mindset and solution-focused approach, Hensen thrives on tackling complex challenges and working collaboratively with clients to achieve successful outcomes. 

Credentials 

• Member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand 
• Bachelor of Commerce, University of Auckland 
• Master of Professional Business Studies (Tax), Auckland University of Technology