Ready to take your legal career to Australia?
Considering a move to Australia in late 2026 or 2027? Whether you are actively looking or simply exploring your options, Tyler Wren can help you plan your next career move.

For many years, we have helped New Zealand lawyers build their careers in Australia, with over 100 successful placements into Australian law firms.
Our longstanding relationships across the Australian legal market give us insight into hiring opportunities, salary expectations and which firms could be right for your experience.

We work with international, national, mid-tier and boutique law firms across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, with opportunities for New Zealand-qualified lawyers from 2 years' PQE through to Senior Associate and Special Counsel.

Practice areas
We recruit across a broad range of legal specialisations, including:

- Construction and Projects, including front end and back end
- Commercial Litigation and Insolvency
- Insurance Litigation, Personal Injury and Workers Compensation
- Corporate and Commercial, including M&A;
- Banking and Finance
- Employment and Workplace Relations
- Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)
- Government and Public Law
- Projects, Energy and Infrastructure
- Real Estate, Environment and Planning
- Class Actions and Regulatory

Why consider Australia?
Depending on your experience and the role, an Australian move could offer:

- Higher earning potential and 12% superannuation
- Sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance
- Exposure to larger matters and more complex work
- Stronger specialisation, mentoring and career progression
- Opportunities across several major Australian legal markets





We provide honest advice on salaries, market demand, suitable firms and the practicalities of relocating.

How we help
Our support extends beyond finding you a job.

1. Confidential career consultation to understand your goals and preferred location.
2. Market advice on salary, timing and suitable opportunities.
3. Introductions to Australian law firms, including access to roles not publicly advertised.
4. Interview preparation and coordination.
5. Offer negotiation and guidance on the relocation and admission process.

You do not need to be ready to move immediately. We can help you plan ahead and identify the right opportunities for your circumstances.

Who can apply?
We welcome enquiries from New Zealand-qualified lawyers considering a move to Australia, subject to relevant work rights and admission requirements. We can help you understand the admission process applicable to your qualifications and preferred state.

Interested in making the move?

Click Apply to register your interest, or contact Ben directly for a confidential discussion about your Australian legal career.

Ben Holloway
Partner | Legal Recruitment, Australia

Email: *********@tylerwren.co.nz
Phone: 09 972 9988 or +61 480 841 ***

Know someone considering Australia? We welcome referrals and offer referral vouchers for eligible successful placements, subject to our referral programme terms.

Why Tyler Wren?

- Over 100 New Zealand lawyers placed into Australian firms
- Established relationships with law firms across multiple Australian cities
- More than 10 years of legal recruitment experience across Current Zealand, Australia, the UK and Ireland
- Confidential, personalised support from initial consultation through to offer

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