Employment Lawyers in Wellington
How many employment lawyers are there in Wellington?
We list 8 lawyers in Wellington who name "Employment" as an area of practice on the New Zealand Law Society register, read in September 2026. By register role, 3 are partners, directors or shareholders, 2 are employed lawyers, 2 are sole practitioners and 1 is a barrister. 5 were admitted in 2006 or earlier.
How do I choose an employment lawyer in Wellington?
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 Wellington?
Quick Answer: Wellington has a wide range of employment lawyers with strong public sector expertise. Hourly rates: $300-500. Personal grievance mediation: $4,000-12,000. ERA hearing: $12,000-35,000. Remember: 90-day deadline to raise grievances.
Typical Costs:
- • Employment agreement review: $400-1,200
- • Personal grievance mediation: $4,000-12,000
- • ERA hearing representation: $12,000-35,000
- • Employment Court appeal: $25,000-70,000
Wellington Specialties:
- • Public sector: Government & Crown entity disputes
- • State sector: Public Service Act matters
- • Restructuring: Machinery of government changes
- • Policy roles: Performance and conduct issues
Employment Services
- 📋Employment Agreement Review
- ⚖️Personal Grievances
- 🏛️Public Sector Disputes
- 🔄Restructuring & Redundancy
- 🛡️Workplace Harassment
- 💰Wage & Holiday Pay Claims
Employment Forums
- 🏛️MBIE Mediation (Free)
- 🏛️Employment Relations Authority
- 🏛️Employment Court (Wellington)
- 🏛️Public Service Commission
- 📞Employment NZ Infoline
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Request a QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
How much does an employment lawyer cost in Wellington?
Wellington employment lawyers charge $300-500/hour. Personal grievance mediation typically costs $4,000-12,000, or $12,000-35,000 for ERA hearings.
Do Wellington lawyers handle public sector cases?
Yes, Wellington has many specialists in public sector employment due to the concentration of government departments and Crown entities in the capital.
Where is the Employment Relations Authority?
The ERA in Wellington handles employment disputes that cannot be resolved through mediation. Appeals go to the Employment Court.
Expert Employment Law Services in Wellington
As New Zealand's capital and centre of government, Wellington has a unique employment law landscape. The city's employment lawyers have extensive experience with public sector employment matters, including government department restructuring, Crown entity disputes, and state sector employment agreements.
Wellington employment lawyers also handle private sector matters, with particular expertise in professional services, technology companies, and the creative industries that thrive in the capital.
Related Services
- Employment Law Overview
- Wellington Lawyers - All practice areas
- Employment Lawyers Auckland
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Request a Quote8 employment lawyers in Wellington
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.