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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

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The median salary for barristers with less than a year's experience is
$63K per year

The median salary for barristers with over five year's experience is
$131K 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

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The median salary for solicitors with less than a year's experience is
$62K per year

The median salary for solicitors with over five year's experience is
$131K per year

Judge

Kaiwhakawā

Judges listen to court cases and make decisions on matters of law.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: 11 years

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Judges usually earn
$370K-$578K 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

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Legal executives usually earn
$48K-$70K per year

Court Registry Officer

Āpiha Whakarite Kōti/Ture

Court registry officers assist with the day-to-day operation of courts. They handle court documents, schedules and may support the judge in running court hearings.

Job opportunities: Average

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Court registry officers earn
$59K-$81K 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

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

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

Forensic Scientist

Kaipūtaiao Taihara

Forensic scientists apply scientific knowledge and skills to investigate crimes and help the police find or eliminate crime suspects. They may research developing or improving forensic techniques.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: 4-5 years

Manufacturing and technology
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Forensic scientists working as senior forensic technicians usually earn
$74K-$88K per year

Senior forensic scientists with extra responsibilities can earn
$115K-$166K 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.