Legal Executives and Solicitors

1 day ago

Tauranga Central, New Zealand Personnel Resources Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$90,000 per year

Are you a motivated Legal Executive or Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career? We are working with a variety of well-established and reputable firms in the Papamoa and Te Puke regions who are seeking skilled legal professionals to join their growing teams.

Whether you're early in your career or already experienced, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Opportunities

Roles vary depending on each firm, but may include:

  • Supporting senior solicitors with a diverse range of legal matters
  • Managing files with autonomy and confidence
  • Drafting documentation, preparing correspondence, and client communication
  • Working closely with a collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth

What We're Looking For

  • Qualified Legal Executive (NZILE) or admitted Solicitor
  • Strong communication and client relationship skills
  • High attention to detail and excellent time-management
  • A proactive, team-focused approach
  • Ability to manage competing priorities with professionalism

Why These Roles?

  • Work with respected local firms
  • Supportive, down-to-earth teams
  • A chance to grow your career in a thriving coastal region
  • Competitive salary packages
  • Genuine work-life balance in Papamoa or Te Puke

How to Apply

If you're ready to explore new opportunities in the beautiful Bay of Plenty, click Apply Now or send your CV in confidence.

We're happy to discuss roles suited to your experience and career goals.

Our Consultants Raewyn Peck and Jenna Lurajud, look forward to receiving your application.

For more information, please contact our Tauranga team on

To be considered for this role you must be eligible to work in NZ, have NZ residency, or hold a valid NZ work permit.

Personnel Resources is a well-established Bay of Plenty based recruitment agency with offices in Tauranga, Rotorua and Whakatane. We are committed to sourcing top candidates for the roles we recruit whilst ensuring confidentiality and following an equitable recruiting process. We specialise in placing candidates into Temporary, Contract and Permanent opportunities that are inclusive and which encourage our people to be their best selves.

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