Employment Lawyers in Tauranga

How many employment lawyers are there in Tauranga?

We list 2 lawyers in Tauranga who name "Employment" as an area of practice on the New Zealand Law Society register, read in September 2026. By register role, 1 is a partner, director or shareholder and 1 is an employed lawyer. 0 were admitted in 2006 or earlier.

How do I choose an employment lawyer in Tauranga?

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 Tauranga?

Quick Answer: Tauranga has a wide range of employment lawyers. Hourly rates: $280-420. Personal grievance: $3,000-12,000. Critical: You have only 90 days to raise a personal grievance. Specialists in seasonal and horticulture employment.

Typical Costs:

  • - Personal grievance: $3,000-12,000
  • - Agreement review: $400-1,200
  • - ERA mediation: $1,800-4,500
  • - Employment Court: $8,000-25,000+

What We Handle:

  • - Dismissal: Unfair dismissal, constructive dismissal
  • - Seasonal: Kiwifruit, horticulture workers
  • - Contracts: Agreement review and disputes
  • - Restructuring: Redundancy, business changes
30+
Employment Lawyers
$350/hr
Average Rate
90 Days
Grievance Deadline
Free
Initial Consultation

Employment Law Services

  • ⚠️Personal Grievances
  • ❌Unfair Dismissal
  • 🥝Seasonal Employment
  • 📋Employment Agreements
  • 🔄Redundancy & Restructuring
  • ⚖️ERA Representation

Bay of Plenty Sectors

  • 🥝Kiwifruit Industry
  • 🚢Port of Tauranga
  • 🏗️Construction
  • 🏨Tourism & Hospitality

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Expert Employment Law in Tauranga

Tauranga employment lawyers understand the Bay of Plenty's diverse economy, from the massive kiwifruit and horticulture industries to the Port of Tauranga and the booming construction sector. They have particular expertise in seasonal employment, RSE worker issues, and the unique challenges of a rapidly growing region.

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2 employment lawyers in Tauranga

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.

Andrea Elizabeth FraserBurley Castle Hawkins Law Limited t/a Burley Castle Hawkins Lawyers
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
Employee · admitted 2012 · Barrister & Solicitor
EmploymentCivil LitigationFamilyTrusts and Estates
Emily Bowen SilbyAdvocate Legal Limited t/a Rejthar Stuart Law
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
Director · admitted 2021 · Barrister & Solicitor
EmploymentBank/FinanceCompany/CommercialFamily