The 27-year-old didn't play for his home state of Queensland in last season's Sheffield Shield and has made the move south with hopes of becoming Tasmania's No.1 Shield spinner and push his case for an Australia recall ahead of the two-Test tour next year.

"I'm very grateful to be given the opportunity from Tasmania to join their talented squad," Kuhnemann said on Monday.

"I'm excited to get down there, challenge myself, and help contribute to winning games and competitions for Tasmania."

Kuhnemann will be eyeing a spot in Australia's Test squad for their tour of Sri Lanka in February, after a summer series on home soil against India.

He will also be available for 50-over selection for Tasmania and remains contracted to the Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League.

"We are excited to have a player of Matt's calibre join the Tigers and believe he will play a key role for us in the white-ball format of the game," Cricket Tasmania high-performance manager Salliann Beams said.

"Matt's left-arm orthodox bowling craft will provide us with a different option to our bowling line-up, as someone who has had success for Australia, and on a national stage in the BBL."