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Judge, Kaiwhakawā

Also known as

  • District court judge, high court judge, supreme court judge, employment court judge, Māori land court judge, chief justice, magistrate
  • , Kaiwhakawā

Judges oversee trials and legal proceedings in court and make decisions on matters of law in criminal and civil cases.

Your pay could be

$194K

Lower

$419K to $435K

Most common

$559K

Upper

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Conveyancer

Kaitirotiro taitara

Pay

$68K to $85K annually

You'll need

2 years of training
Conveyancers manage the legal process of transferring ownership of real estate from one person or entity to another.

Career idea

Coroner

Kaitirotiro tūpāpaku

Pay

$345K to $365K annually

You'll need

10+ years of training
Coroners are experienced lawyers who investigate unexpected, suspicious or violent deaths to establish a cause. They may order autopsies, hold inquiries, or make recommendations.

Career idea

Dispute resolution professional

Ngaio whakatau tautohe

Pay

$79K to $106K annually

You'll need

No specific training
Dispute resolution professionals help people and workplaces resolve conflict, legal disputes and claims.

Career idea

Judge's clerk

Kaiāwhina kaiwhakawā

Pay

$67K to $85K annually

You'll need

4 years of training
Judge's clerks assist judges in court with research and writing legal documents.

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Lawyer

Rōia

Pay

$82K to $216K annually

You'll need

4 to 5 years of training
Lawyers advise and represent clients in legal matters. They also do research, prepare legal documents and defend clients in criminal or civil court proceedings.

Career idea

Legal executive

Āpiha mahi ture

Pay

$63K to $93K annually

You'll need

1 year of training
Legal executives research and prepare cases for lawyers, file legal documents and may provide legal advice.

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