50% of professionals earn between $12,500 - $90,429 NZD
The median salary is $68,000
The average salary for a Lawyer in New Zealand is NZD 68,000 - NZD 90,429 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 79,215 per year, based on 1,533 active job listings.
The cities with the most Lawyer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Tauranga, Wellington Central, Christchurch. Auckland leads with 646 job openings.
Leading employers for Lawyer roles in New Zealand include Hobec, Sainsbury Logan & Williams, The Career Professionals, Minter Ellison Rudd Watts, Tompkins Wake.
Explore 1,533 Lawyer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.