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Legal Recruitment
As one of the leading legal recruitment agencies in New Zealand, we connect organisations with exceptional legal talent that deliver specialist expertise, commercial insight, and long-term strategic value.
Leading specialist recruitment for legal professionals
Our legal recruiters are experts in the New Zealand market - working extensively within public sector, in-house, private practice firms and organisations across commerce & industry and financial services and more
Over the last 25 years, we have built a large network of highly skilled legal professionals, making us one of New Zealand's most established and trusted legal recruitment agencies. Hiring across permanent, fixed-term and contract markets, our team has a strong understanding of the NZ and international legal markets. As many of our recruitment consultants have a background in law, our network has confidence we can both advise on and support their hiring needs.
2026 Legal Market Overview
This in-depth report explores emerging trends and strategies for private practice, in-house, and public sector roles with insights looking ahead to 2026. Download your copy today.The roles we specialise in
Meet your expert legal recruiters
Apryl Burgess
Business Director - Legal, Wellington and South Island
Apryl is a specialist legal recruiter with nearly nine years of experience across Wellington, New Zealand, and internationally. She has successfully placed lawyers at all levels, from graduate to Partner and General Counsel, across public sector, private practice, and in-house roles. Known for her proactive relationship-building, Apryl delivers tailored solutions that meet the needs of both clients and candidates.
Kate Williams
Senior Manager - Legal, Auckland
Kate has over 10 years of recruitment experience in the recruitment industry, having worked in both the New Zealand and London markets, with a background specialising in international career management and technical corporate recruitment. As Manager of the Auckland Legal team, she is dedicated to connecting clients with top legal talent, delivering expert insight and outstanding results.
Secure top talent for your next hire
Let us connect you with the talent that can take your business forward.Our track record
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43,000
Professionals we help start their next chapter
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11,000
Organisations who we help acquire talent
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85%
Of professionals refer us to a friend
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90%
Of organisations recruit more than one role through us
Contact us to discuss your recruitment needs
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Candidate and client stories
At Robert Walters, we believe our success comes from the success of our clients and candidates. We're not just recruitment experts; we're partners in crafting your success story.
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Priyanka's Story
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Cora's Story
Cora Saenz’s transition into tech is a testament to resilience, passion, and the power of community. After deciding to change careers, Cora found her calling in data analytics, thanks to the She Codes program, which gave her the skills, confidence, and network to thrive in the tech industry.
Anderson's Story
“From preparing me for the initial interview, to inviting me to a Robert Walters networking event a year after I relocated to Sydney, Paolo and Ben connected with me on a really personal level. The Vivid lights at their networking event was the cherry on top!"
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FAQs
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What are the advantages of partnering with Robert Walters for my legal recruitment needs?
We put people first, meaning over the last 28+ years, we have built a large network of highly skilled professionals who trust us to find them their next opportunity.
Our legal recruiters are experts in their specialism and local market, spanning Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. With access to insights from our market intelligence team and innovative recruitment tools, we take a highly targeted, customised approach to every assignment.
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What is your process for vetting and screening potential candidates?
Our established screening process ensures candidates are matched with the right opportunity.
With any candidate, our legal recruitment consultants have an initial screening call, then a detailed interview to assess their background, motivations and long-term career goals. To avoid unconscious bias, we anonymise CVs and focus on skills rather than background.
We have access to testing platforms to create bespoke screening processes which can include aptitude, behavioural and technical testing.
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How do you ensure diversity and inclusion in the legal candidates you present?
We employ industry-leading D&I processes and technology to ensure our clients are presented with a diverse selection of candidates assessed only by key competencies, aptitudes, deliverables and skill sets.
From mitigating bias in job adverts with pioneering technology to partnerships with D&I organisations, including Aspiring Solicitors, our commitment to diverse hiring feeds into every stage of the recruitment process.
Read more about our commitment to diverse hiring.
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Can Robert Walters provide advice on current salary ranges in New Zealand?
Yes. You can find job market insights, hiring advice and salary trends with our industry-leading Salary Survey guide. Request your free copy of the guide today.
For bespoke insights, our in-house market intelligence team provides a salary benchmarking service. Salary benchmarking can support your attraction and retention strategy by giving you unbiased data, tailored to the needs of your business.
Request a sample report to find out more.