Location
New Zealand
Report released on
8 March 2023
| Status | Report Available |
| Pricing | Members | NZD 550 inc GST |
| Non-Members | NZD 2,200 inc GST |
In 2023, 155 New Zealand law offices, employing 4,300 people, reported their employment and staffing experiences up to 1 January 2023, making it the most comprehensive study of salaries and remuneration within New Zealand's legal industry.
Overall, average wages in the New Zealand legal industry increased by 6.6%, outstripping national wage growth of 4.1%.
Employment growth slowed significantly over the last twelve months. Only 41% of law firms increased their headcount over 2022 — down from 57% in 2021.
In a tight labour market, three-quarters of firms are concerned about their ability to recruit staff in 2023. Intention to recruit for all position groups has fallen, with nearly half of law firms anticipating no change in staffing numbers over 2023.
For more details about how these factors differ based on location and firm size, read the final report.
Firms who did not participate can purchase the report for $550 (ALPMA members) or $2,200 (non-members).
Participating firms have received a complimentary copy of the report. If you haven't received the the email with your copy of the report, please contact us.
Clients of Fluid Legal Recruitment may receive discount pricing of $550 inc GST by entering the discount code provided during checkout. If you haven't received a discount code, contact Fluid Legal Recruitment.
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