Employment Lawyers in Auckland
How many employment lawyers are there in Auckland?
We list 23 lawyers in Auckland who name "Employment" as an area of practice on the New Zealand Law Society register, read in September 2026. By register role, 17 are partners, directors or shareholders, 2 are employed lawyers, 3 are sole practitioners and 1 is a barrister. 12 were admitted in 2006 or earlier.
How do I choose an employment lawyer in Auckland?
We do not rank lawyers. Each card below shows what the register records: role and practice, year of admission, and practising certificate. Seniority is not the same as experience with matters like yours, so ask how many similar matters a lawyer has handled, who will do the work, and for the basis of their fees in writing, which lawyers other than barristers sole must give you in advance (Conduct and Client Care Rules 2008, rule 3.4).
How do I check an employment lawyer is registered?
Every practising lawyer in New Zealand must hold a current practising certificate from the New Zealand Law Society. Search the Law Society's Find a Lawyer page, or open a profile here: each links to the lawyer's register entry and shows the certificate type and expiry date as we last read them. The Law Society does not accredit specialisations.
Coverage: we hold 1,322 of about 19,126 register entries (roughly 7%), so these are our counts, not the size of the profession. Practice areas are self-selected by each lawyer and indicate the work they are willing to take on. The New Zealand Law Society does not accredit areas of practice.
👥 Need an Employment Lawyer in Auckland?
Quick Answer: Auckland has a wide range of employment lawyers. Hourly rates: $350-550. Personal grievance mediation: $5,000-15,000. ERA hearing: $15,000-40,000. Remember: 90-day deadline to raise grievances.
Typical Costs:
- • Employment agreement review: $500-1,500
- • Personal grievance mediation: $5,000-15,000
- • ERA hearing representation: $15,000-40,000
- • Employment Court appeal: $30,000-80,000
What We Handle:
- • Unfair dismissal: Unjustified termination claims
- • Redundancy: Process and compensation disputes
- • Harassment: Workplace bullying and discrimination
- • Wage disputes: Unpaid wages and holiday pay
Employment Services
- 📋Employment Agreement Review
- ⚖️Personal Grievances
- 🚫Unfair Dismissal Claims
- 💼Redundancy Advice
- 🛡️Workplace Harassment
- 💰Wage & Holiday Pay Disputes
Employment Forums
- 🏛️MBIE Mediation (Free)
- 🏛️Employment Relations Authority
- 🏛️Employment Court (Auckland)
- 🏛️Court of Appeal
- 📞Employment NZ Infoline
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Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
How much does an employment lawyer cost in Auckland?
Auckland employment lawyers charge $350-550/hour. Personal grievance mediation typically costs $5,000-15,000, or $15,000-40,000 for ERA hearings.
How long do I have to raise a personal grievance?
You must raise a personal grievance within 90 days of the issue occurring. This is a strict deadline.
What is the process for a personal grievance?
Raise with employer within 90 days, request MBIE mediation if unresolved, then ERA hearing if needed.
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Auckland's large workforce and diverse business environment creates significant demand for employment law expertise. With the Employment Court based in Auckland, the city is home to New Zealand's most experienced employment law specialists.
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Request a Quote23 employment lawyers in Auckland
Lawyers on the New Zealand Law Society register who list this area of practice, as read from the register in September 2026. Practice areas are self-selected by each lawyer and indicate the work they are willing to take on. The New Zealand Law Society does not accredit areas of practice. Confirm current standing on the register before engaging.