50% of professionals earn between $13,333 - $68,000 NZD
The median salary is $40,667
The average salary for a Lawyer in New Zealand is NZD 40,667 - NZD 57,500 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 49,084 per year, based on 288 active job listings.
The cities with the most Lawyer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Tauranga. Auckland leads with 118 job openings.
Leading employers for Lawyer roles in New Zealand include Burgess Paluch Legal Recruitment, Stellar Recruitment.
Explore 288 Lawyer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.