Rachael advises some of New Zealand’s largest organisations on complex tax, regulatory and technology matters. She is recognised for helping businesses navigate the rapidly evolving intersection of tax, digital assets and innovation. 

As part of her client work, Rachael leads digital asset initiatives within EY’s Oceania Tax practice, advising organisations on emerging tax risks, regulatory developments and increasing tax authority scrutiny. She is a recognised speaker on tax transformation, digital assets and the future of tax administration. 

At CryptoWinter26, Rachael will bring a practical tax and compliance perspective to the discussion on the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), helping founders, platforms, investors, and advisers understand the implications of one of the most significant changes to crypto-asset reporting in New Zealand