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Junior Lawyer/Lawyer PAL1

NZ Ministry of JusticeWellington, Greater Wellington, New ZealandFull-timeSalary not listed · Typical pay in New ZealandPosted Nov 1, 2026

This listing is for a Junior Lawyer/Lawyer PAL1 role at NZ Ministry of Justice, in Wellington, Greater Wellington, New Zealand. It is listed as a full-time, entry-level position.

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This listing is for a Junior Lawyer/Lawyer PAL1 role at NZ Ministry of Justice, in Wellington, Greater Wellington, New Zealand. It is listed as a full-time, entry-level position.

No salary is given in this listing, so check the official pay figures in the DGJ Insight section below where they exist.

The advert does not mention visa sponsorship. If you would move to New Zealand for this job, check the official work permit route first (DGJ Insight lists it where we have it).

Dev Global Jobs found this job on Adzuna on Nov 1, 2026.

Employer
NZ Ministry of Justice
Location
Wellington, Greater Wellington, New Zealand
Job type
Full-time
Level (from the title)
entry-level
Pay
Not stated by the employer
Found
Nov 1, 2026 on Adzuna
Employer text
77 words, about 1 min to read
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Updated Nov 9, 2026
Pay benchmark
Average wage, New Zealand
NZD 93,116 average / year

Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025

Cost of living · New Zealand 2
79.1 vs New York = 100

UN living-cost index for New Zealand 2 (ICSC post adjustment 38.9), as of 1 Oct 2026.

Source: ICSC post adjustment classifications (icsc.un.org)

Work permit route
  • Accredited Employer Work Visa: Job offer from an accredited employer at the wage threshold
  • Skilled Migrant Category resident visa: Points-based
  • Green List roles: Fast-track residence for listed occupations

Official routes: Immigration New Zealand

Job description

About the role

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Public Defence Service Wellington Junior Lawyer/Criminal Defence Lawyer, Supervised Provider/PAL1 We are seeking applications from lawyers with approval as either a Junior Lawyer or PAL 1 or the ability to attain approval as a Junior Lawyeror PAL 1. JUNIOR CRIMINAL DEFENCE LAWYER (Supervised Provider) Te Haeata/The Opportunity, Junior Lawyer Been admitted to the NZ Bar? Eligible for a NZ Law Society practising certificate? Have a strong desire to develop your career in the specialist area of …

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