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Barrister

Rōia Kōti

Barristers give legal advice and appear on behalf of clients in civil, family and criminal cases in courts and tribunals.

Job opportunities
Average
Training usually required
3-4 years

Barristers usually earn
$82K-$216K per year

Barristers can earn
$59K-$367K per year

Solicitor

Rōia

Solicitors give legal advice, prepare legal documents and study the details of legal arguments.

Job opportunities
Poor
Training usually required
3-4 years

Solicitors usually earn
$82K-$216K per year

Solicitors can earn
$59K-$367K per year

Legal Executive

Āpiha Mahi Ture

Legal executives help lawyers prepare and file legal documents, research and prepare cases, give legal advice and help with house sales.

Job opportunities
Average
Training usually required
2 years

Legal executives usually earn
$49K-$70K per year

Foreign Policy Officer

Āpiha Take Tāwāhi

Foreign policy officers represent New Zealand's interests overseas and provide policy advice to the Government on foreign affairs and trade.

Job opportunities
Average
Training usually required
5 years

New foreign policy officers usually earn
$68K-$75K per year

Senior foreign policy officers with experience can earn
$120K-$140K per year

Immigration Officer

Āpiha Whakahaere Manene

Immigration officers control the entry of people from other countries into New Zealand, assessing visa applications from people who wish to visit, study, work or reside in NZ.

Job opportunities
Good
Training usually required
<1 year

Immigration officer recruits usually start on
$63K per year

Immigration managers can earn
$91K or more per year