KDA Legal Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Nov 2026

Perfect Size Business - ability to develop across full scope of legal speciality
Location/Premises - fresh & calm, creating a healthy balance between life & job
Career Progression - comprehensive programme in place with active mentoring

Build your litigation experience, develop your advocacy skills & work alongside experienced litigators within a supportive environment.

12d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Senior Lawyer

at Ministry of Social Development

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This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$122,381 - $152,296

Full-time, permanent opportunity
Location: Ellerslie, Auckland
Help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent

Come and join our amazing team and make a difference!

21h ago

Listed one day ago

Legal Counsel - Commercial

at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

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This is a Full time job

Auckland

Exciting opportunity to join NZTA's in-house legal team
Bring your commercial legal expertise to a purpose-driven organisation
Permanent opportunity located in either Wellington, Christchurch or Auckland

Provide legal expertise across commercial, infrastructure, health and safety, digital, privacy and general operations for NZTA.

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Enforcement Litigation Lead

at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

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This is a Full time job

Auckland

$134k - $163k p.a.

Lead complex safety camera enforcement and litigation matters
Provide expert regulatory guidance and strengthen decision-making
Permanent opportunity located in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch

Take the lead on complex enforcement decisions and litigation arising from NZ's safety camera system, contributing directly to fair safety outcomes.

1d ago

Listed twenty three hours ago

Estates & Trusts Administrator

at Websterlaw

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This is a Part time job

Takapuna, Auckland

Ready to blend your legal expertise with a flexible work schedule? Join our supportive, central Takapuna practice this January 2027!

23h ago

Listed nine days ago

Junior Solicitor

at Tamaki Legal Limited

This is a Full time job

Manukau, Auckland

Find professional challenges that you won’t find anywhere else. It is rewarding and challenging mahi that will see you making your mark.

9d ago

Listed seven days ago

Legal Secretary / Administrator Full Time | Employment/Commercial & Property

at Nicholsons Solicitors

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

This role is ideal for a highly experienced legal support professional seeking meaningful work within full-time hours.

7d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Senior Legal Counsel - Property

at Auckland Council

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

From 130000 to 150000 NZD per year

12-month parental cover as Senior legal counsel in the Property Law team.
Hybrid role with 3 days onsite offering flexibility
Join one of New Zealand's largest and most sophisticated in-house legal teams

This rare opportunity offers exposure to diverse property law matters and the chance to work with key stakeholders across Auckland Council.

12d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Litigation Lawyer 2-3 years' experience

at Victoria Fletcher Consulting

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Market leading, specialist, commercial litigation practice
"One team" environment (no silos) - 4 partners and 14 lawyers
Broad range of work, genuinely collaborative, supportive environment

If you’re a junior - intermediate litigation lawyer, we would like to hear from you.

28d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Legal Counsel - Commercial

at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

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This is a Full time job

Wellington

Exciting opportunity to join NZTA's in-house legal team
Bring your commercial legal expertise to a purpose-driven organisation
Permanent opportunity located in either Wellington, Auckland or Christchurch

Provide legal expertise across commercial, infrastructure, health and safety, digital, privacy and general operations for NZTA.

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Rōia | Legal Counsel

at Matamata-Piako District Council

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This is a Full time job

Te Aroha, Waikato

$97,804 – $115,064 per year

Make your legal expertise count for your community
Enjoy varied legal work with a supportive team
Thrive with flexible work and room to grow

Put your legal expertise to work for the community. Join Matamata-Piako District Council for varied legal work, a supportive team and flexible working

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Associate/Senior Associate Employment Lawyer

at Harkness Henry

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This is a Part time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Variety and challenge in part time role
Autonomy and seniority
Flexibility and balance

Bring your senior employment law expertise to a part-time role where you’ll run your own files, mentor others and work alongside a great team

1d ago

Listed six days ago

Rōia Ārahi | Lead Lawyer

at Forte Recruitment Ltd

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This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Full time, permanent opportunity
Pōneke/Wellington based regulatory organisation
Hybrid working model - two days from home

This role offers the chance to contribute to professional standards, public trust, and regulatory decision making within a kaupapa driven environment.

6d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Senior Legal Counsel

at Convergence

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This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Broad commercial, property and disputes portfolio
Business-partnering GC and a growing team
Lead a Legal Counsel; genuine runway to step up

Lead broad commercial and property legal work for a major South Island organisation. Christchurch based.

19d ago

Listed eight days ago

Relocate to Australia - Lawyers 3+ PQE Level

at Fluid Legal

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This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Above average remuneration

Lucrative salaries and benefits available
Locations include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth
Opportunities across multiple practice areas

International law experience in Australia for NZ qualified lawyers with at least three years of PQE.

Recruited byAlex Stones

8d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Associate - Commercial & Property | Pathway to Partnership

at Fluid Legal

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This is a Full time job

Taupo Central, Waikato

$120,000 – $150,000 per year

Geninue short- term pathway to Partnership
Broad range of work in a collaborative and supportive environment

Superb opportunity for an experienced Associate to join this firms growing commercial and property team, ideally 6+ years PQE.

22d ago

Listed five days ago

Legal Counsel - Procurement

at Gallagher

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This is a Full time job

Hamilton Lake, Waikato(Hybrid)

Annual Bonus + Subsidised Cafe + Free Parking

Broad commercial legal work spanning tech, global supply + manufacturing
Partner with senior stakeholders across a global business
Make an impact in a collaborative, in-house legal team

Commercial legal role partnering across technology, procurement + supply to negotiate agreements, manage risk + enable better business outcomes.

5d ago

Listed seven days ago

Corporate / M&A Associate

at Quigg Partners

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This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Big firm clients, without the big firm bureaucracy
Supportive and fun workplace - includes the daily quiz, coffees & office banter
Weekly massages and Friday Fives

Intermediate Corporate/M&A Associate with 5+ years' experience in corporate, commercial or property law.

7d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Senior Solicitor / Associate - Commercial

at Duncan Cotterill

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This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

Broad variety of work
Genuine work life balance
Best suited to a lawyer with 3-5 years' experience

Enjoy the benefits of a national firm alongside the lifestyle advantages of the region - join our Queenstown team!

15d ago

Listed nine days ago

Legal and Assurance Lead

at Waitī Waters Limited

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This is a Full time job

Masterton, Wellington(Hybrid)

Work closely with the Board and senior leadership on significant decisions.
Help establish strong governance and organisational foundations from the outset.
Work across a diverse portfolio of essential services and major infrastructure.

Lead legal, governance, risk and assurance for a new water services organisation, providing trusted advice at the heart of significant decisions.

9d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago