Salary of Junior Lawyer in New Zealand 2026

How much does a Junior Lawyer earn?

NZD 78,031 / Annual
Based on 5 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 67,015 Average salary: NZD 78,031 Maximum: NZD 89,934

Minimum
NZD 67,015 Average salary
NZD 78,031 Maximum
NZD 89,934

NZD 6,503 / Monthly
Based on 5 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 5,585 Average salary: NZD 6,503 Maximum: NZD 7,494

Minimum
NZD 5,585 Average salary
NZD 6,503 Maximum
NZD 7,494

NZD 217 / Daily
Based on 5 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 186 Average salary: NZD 217 Maximum: NZD 250

Minimum
NZD 186 Average salary
NZD 217 Maximum
NZD 250

NZD 41 / Hourly
Based on 5 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 35 Average salary: NZD 41 Maximum: NZD 47

Minimum
NZD 35 Average salary
NZD 41 Maximum
NZD 47

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of Junior Lawyer in New Zealand

Junior Lawyer

Found at: TheirStack NZ - 4 days ago

Auckland, Auckland, AUK, New Zealand Ministry of Justice - New Zealand Full-time

**Job Description** **Public Defence Service – Auckland (central)** **Junior lawyer** **Te Haeata/The...
Junior Lawyer

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 3 days ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Ministry of Justice - New Zealand Full-time NZD 67,015 - NZD 89,934 Contract

Job Description Public Defence Service – Auckland (central) Junior lawyer Te Haeata/The Opportunity Have been...
Junior Lawyer

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 4 days ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Public Defence Service - New Zealand Full-time NZD 67,015 - NZD 89,934 Contract

Job Description Public Defence Service – Auckland (central) Junior lawyer Te Haeata/The Opportunity Have been...

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FAQ - Junior Lawyer

The average salary for Junior Lawyer is AUD78,031 per year in New Zealand. Salary estimates are based on 5 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Junior Lawyer in New Zealand.

The lowest salary of Junior Lawyer per year in New Zealand is AUD67,015

The highest salary for Junior Lawyer per year in New Zealand is AUD89,934

Data updated: September 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in New Zealand. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 5 job postings with salary.