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Industrial Relations & Employment Law salaries in New Zealand

Advertised pay for Industrial Relations & Employment Law roles (Legal) on Seek New Zealand — aggregated from real job-ad salary ranges.

NZD $77,500 – $202,500 a year

Typical midpoint around $152,500

Based on 56 jobs advertised on Seek · data refreshed 2 Jun 2026

What do Industrial Relations & Employment Law roles pay?

Across 56 jobs advertised in Legal on Seek New Zealand, Industrial Relations & Employment Law positions typically advertise between $77,500 and $202,500 NZD a year, with a typical midpoint around $152,500. Ranges are entered by the advertiser, so treat them as a negotiation guide rather than a guarantee.

Common roles

RoleTypical midSample
Employment Lawyer$128k19 jobs
Legal Counsel$158k7 jobs
Solicitor$153k9 jobs
Employment Solicitor$113k6 jobs
Advocate$93k3 jobs
Employment Relations Advisor$158k4 jobs

Related in Legal

  • Generalists - In-house $98k – $353k
  • Corporate & Commercial Law $98k – $253k
  • Legal Secretaries $58k – $103k
  • Generalists - Law Firm $58k – $203k
  • Property Law $78k – $203k
  • Litigation & Dispute Resolution $78k – $253k
  • Banking & Finance Law $103k – $253k
  • Family Law $78k – $203k

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