50% of professionals earn between $71,000 - $104,812 NZD
The median salary is $95,000
The average salary for a Lawyer in New Zealand is NZD 95,000 - NZD 104,812 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 99,906 per year, based on 2,783 active job listings.
The cities with the most Lawyer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga, Dunedin. Auckland leads with 1,115 job openings.
Leading employers for Lawyer roles in New Zealand include Anderson Lloyd, Tyler Wren, Fluid Recruitment, Gallaway Cook Allan Lawyers, Fortune Manning.
Explore 2,783 Lawyer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.