Auckland, North Island

Employment lawyers in Auckland

2 lawyers whose firms cover employment work in Auckland. Each lawyer was checked on the New Zealand Law Society's register before being listed — check again before you hire, as people move firms. Browsing Lawvoo is free.

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Anna Fuiava · Head of Civil Litigation · Employment · Auckland

Level 4, Denham Bramwell Building, 3 Osterley Way, Manukau City Centre, Auckland 2104

Heads the firm's civil litigation team. Her work covers employment law, civil litigation and dispute resolution. She is based at the firm's Manukau office.

Judith Moore · Barrister · Employment · Auckland

Unit 4, 154 Kitchener Road, Milford, Auckland

Barrister sole practising family, employment and medical law, including ACC reviews and District Court appeals. A former registered nurse, she takes legal aid cases and appears in the Family Court, the Employment Relations Authority and Employment Court, and the District and High Courts.

About employment law in New Zealand

Personal grievances, dismissal, pay and workplace problems. A personal grievance usually has to be raised with your employer within 90 days, and the government offers free mediation. Employment law changed in 2026 — check employment.govt.nz for the current rules.

  • A personal grievance must usually be raised with your employer within 90 days.
  • For sexual harassment the time limit is 12 months (for harassment on or after 13 June 2023).
  • Free, confidential mediation is available through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
Employment lawyers across New Zealand

Common questions about employment lawyers in Auckland

How long do I have to raise a personal grievance?

Usually 90 days. For sexual harassment that happened (or came to your notice) on or after 13 June 2023, it's 12 months.

Did employment law change in 2026?

Yes — the Employment Relations Amendment Act 2026 made several changes. Employment New Zealand (employment.govt.nz) has the current rules; a lawyer can tell you how they apply to you.

Are the lawyers listed in Auckland licensed?

Every lawyer listed was checked on the New Zealand Law Society's register of lawyers before being added, and each held a current practising certificate. Complaints about a lawyer go to the Law Society's Lawyers Complaints Service (0800 261 801).

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