Welcome to Holland Beckett
Our people are attracted to Holland Beckett because they want to work in specialist legal teams led by some of the best legal minds in the industry. Several partners have international legal experience, the legal work is challenging and varied, and we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver excellent client service. The partners at Holland Beckett are committed to assisting staff to reach their full potential. Our teams are well structured with a range of experience levels that supports collaborative teamwork, training and professional development.
Alongside the opportunity to progress your career, Holland Beckett are well known for their positive culture and working environment, with a focus on healthy work/life balance, wellness and community, flexibility, and a range of enjoyable social opportunities. The Bay of Plenty offers an excellent lifestyle providing the perfect balance to your professional challenges.
If you’re looking to move to Tauranga, you can find out more about the region and what the city offers in the Priority One ‘Work Life Tauranga’ City Guide here.
Graduate Programmes
Summer Clerk 2026/2027
Ngāti Whakaue Internship Programme 2026/2027
Graduate Programme
What we offer
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits and initiatives to help our people maintain a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle. These benefits include but are not limited to:
- Flexible working arrangements including part time and working from home options
- A generous and supportive Parental Leave Policy – primary carers are entitled to receive up to 18 weeks of Government assistance topped up to their full pay while partners of the primary carer are eligible to receive four weeks of paid leave
- Graduate Scheme for Law Clerks/Graduates including retention bonuses and extended paid leave options
- A comprehensive training program including in-house presentations, industry specific webinars and conferences and professional skills training
- Study benefits policy that supports employees to obtain relevant tertiary qualifications, financial contributions to tertiary fees and paid time off for study and to attend exams
- Community focus including pro bono legal work, team based community service days, and an employee driven payroll giving initiative
- Annual salary reviews
- An annual wellness package including an extra day of paid leave for wellbeing and an annual wellness payment
- Great culture with regular social events
- Regular presentations on wellbeing and personal development topics from external experts
- Access to EAP services and discounted health insurance
- Yoga classes
- Dress for your day policy
- Modern technology
WHAT YOU CAN DO HERE
Here are some of the areas you could work in:
Legal
Legal Support
People & Culture
Marketing & BD
Finance
Operations
Current Opportunities
We strive to be the employer of choice in the Bay of Plenty, come and join us!
See below vacancies currently available in our Tauranga, Rotorua, Whakatāne and Taupō offices. However, if the role you are looking for isn’t listed but you are interested in joining our team or moving to the Bay of Plenty to pursue a first-class legal career, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Successful applicants that apply to us directly for listed roles will be eligible for a gross sign on bonus. (*excluding Graduate applicants)
We are seeking a friendly, professional, and highly organised Receptionist to join our Tauranga office on a 12‑month fixed‑term, part‑time basis. As the first point of contact for clients and visitors, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming and efficient experience.
Holland Beckett is a progressive full-service law firm, situated in the sunny Bay of Plenty with offices in Tauranga, Rotorua, and Whakatāne. With over 160 employees, we’re proud to be one of the largest provincial practices in New Zealand.
About the role:
We are seeking a friendly, professional, and highly organised Receptionist to join our Tauranga office on a 12‑month fixed‑term, part‑time basis. As the first point of contact for clients and visitors, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming and efficient experience.
This role supports our partners, solicitors, and wider team by managing reception duties, coordinating meeting rooms, assisting with administrative tasks, and ensuring our reception area operates smoothly each day.
Key responsibilities include:
– Answering incoming calls and managing client enquiries
– Greeting clients and notifying the appropriate staff of their arrival
– Checking daily diaries for partner and solicitor appointments
– Distributing reception emails and faxes throughout the day
– Arranging couriers and managing associated file charges
– Photocopying and general administrative support
– Coordinating boardroom bookings and assisting with function setup
– Entering timesheets as required
– Maintaining tidy and well‑stocked reception and meeting areas
– Organising celebratory gifts
– Gathering AML documentation when needed
– Assisting with catering for meetings
– Fire Warden and First Aid responsibilities
– Overseeing marketing signage
We are looking for an individual with:
– Excellent telephone manner and strong client‑service focus
– The ability to take accurate messages and respond promptly
– Strong time‑management and prioritisation skills
– Basic keyboard skills and confidence using Microsoft Office
– A positive attitude, initiative, and the ability to work under pressure
– A professional presentation and strong team‑player mindset
– Previous reception experience in a professional services environment
What we offer:
We offer varied and challenging work and provide ongoing training and professional development along with a range of fantastic social opportunities.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits and initiatives to help our people maintain a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle. These benefits include but are not limited to:
– A wellness focused firm, offering an innovative wellness package including an extra day of paid leave for wellbeing and an annual wellness payment;
– A generous and supportive Parental Leave Policy and entitlements;
– Dress for your day policy;
– Great culture with regular social events;
– Community focus including pro bono legal work, team-based community service days, and an employee driven charitable trust fund;
– Access to leading technology;
– Study benefits policy.
Apply now
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact while enjoying the lifestyle of the beautiful Bay of Plenty, apply now!
Tauranga
We are looking for a Practice Team Leader to join our Tauranga office on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our back-office administrative functions.
Join Holland Beckett, a progressive, full-service law firm based in the sunny Bay of Plenty, with offices in Tauranga, Rotorua, and Whakatāne. With over 160 employees, we are one of New Zealand’s largest regional practices, offering top-quality work and a balanced lifestyle.
About the role:
We are looking for a Practice Team Leader to join our Tauranga office on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our back-office administrative functions. Reporting to the Practice Manager, you will be responsible for managing our Practice Assistants and Reception Team, overseeing office operations, and providing high-quality administrative support to the firm’s day-to-day activities, projects and initiatives.
You’ll also be responsible for managing facilities, contractors and maintenance, managing office supplies and equipment, mail distribution, and coordinating firm-wide activities and events. Working with the Practice Manager, you will be responsible for monthly performance reports to the management team. This is a leadership role that requires strong organisational skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to foster a positive team culture.
What we’re looking for:
We are seeking an individual with:
- Office administration experience
- Leadership and/or management experience
- Strong IT skills and adaptability to new technologies
- Comfortable working in a dynamic, high-pressure environment
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a positive, solutions-focused mindset
- Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise workloads
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A collaborative team player
Desirable:
- Previous law firm experience
- Previous staff management experience
- Facilities/contract management experience
What we offer:
In addition to a market-leading salary and discretionary bonuses, we provide a range of benefits to support a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle:
- A great culture with regular social events
- An innovative wellness package
- Generous parental leave policy and entitlements
- Community initiatives including pro bono work and team-based community days
- Access to leading technology
- Career development support including mentoring, coaching, and study assistance
- Employee Assistance Programme and discounted health insurance
- Flexible work arrangements
Apply now:
If you are a proactive leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to be part of a fun, friendly, and inclusive team, apply now!
Tauranga
We are looking for an AML Specialist to join our team in Tauranga.
Join Holland Beckett a progressive, full-service law firm based in the sunny Bay of Plenty, with offices in Tauranga, Rotorua, and Whakatāne. With over 160 employees, we are one of New Zealand’s largest regional practices, offering top-quality work and a balanced lifestyle.
About the role:
Holland Beckett is looking for an AML Specialist to join our team based in Tauranga. The role provides expert advice and guidance to our wider team, facilitating training, and managing the AML team. The role works closely with the AML Committee to provide support to our partners, employees, and clients regarding all AML-related issues.
We are looking for an individual with:
- A background in risk and compliance, preferably in the legal industry.
- Experience developing and maintaining compliance and risk management frameworks.
- Proven experience in risk monitoring.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- The ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
- A good understanding of project management.
- The confidence to influence without authority.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Management/supervisory experience is desirable.
What we offer:
In addition to a market leading salary and discretionary bonuses we offer a range of benefits and initiatives to help our people maintain a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle. These benefits include:
- Flexible work arrangements;
- A great culture with regular social events;
- A wellness focused firm, offering an innovative wellness package;
- A generous and supportive Parental Leave Policy and entitlements;
- Community focus including pro bono legal work, team-based community service days, and an employee driven charitable trust fund;
- Access to leading technology;
- Employee support and career initiatives such as mentoring schemes, coaching, EAP services and discounted health insurance;
- Study policy that supports employees to obtain relevant tertiary qualifications and paid time off for study and to attend exams.
- Generous sign on bonus
Apply now
If you are an AML superstar seeking an opportunity in a fun, friendly, and inclusive team, then apply now!
Tauranga
We are seeking an outstanding junior solicitor or graduate with a genuine interest in Corporate and Finance law and a desire to build a successful career in this practice area. Our Corporate and Finance team serves local, national and international clients in a range of sectors and provides a diverse range of transactional work.
Holland Beckett is a leading full-service law firm, with offices in Tauranga, Rotorua and Whakatāne and serving clients locally, nationally and internationally. With over 160 employees, it is one of the largest regional firms in New Zealand.
We are seeking an outstanding junior solicitor or graduate with a genuine interest in Corporate and Finance law and a desire to build a successful career in this practice area. Our Corporate and Finance team serves local, national and international clients in a range of sectors and provides a diverse range of transactional work.
About the Role:
You will work within a friendly, collegial and collaborative team managed by three Partners across a range of work for domestic and international clients including:
- Mergers and acquisitions;
- Capital raising;
- Venture capital funds and private equity;
- Secured and unsecured finance transactions;
- Aviation and asset finance (primarily international);
- Project finance (energy and infrastructure);
- Corporate structuring and restructuring;
- Governance and advisory; and
- Domestic and cross-border transactions and trade.
What we are looking for:
- NZ admitted lawyer with 0-2 years PQE;
- Strong client service orientation and a desire to add real value to every client interaction;
- Strong work ethic;
- Excellent communication, written and technical skills;
- Demonstrated ability to work on transactional matters; and
- Down to earth and collaborative interpersonal style.
What we offer:
We offer varied and challenging work and the opportunity to work with and build relationships with quality clients. We provide ongoing training and professional development along with a range of fantastic social opportunities. We also expect you to have a life outside of the office and we will support you in finding the right work-life balance.
In addition to a market leading salary and discretionary bonuses we offer a range of benefits and initiatives to help our people maintain a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle. These benefits include but are not limited to:
- Access to leading technology;
- A generous and supportive Parental Leave Policy and entitlements;
- Employee support and career initiatives such as our graduate scheme, mentoring schemes, coaching, EAP services and discounted health insurance;
- Study benefits policy that supports employees to obtain relevant tertiary qualifications and paid time off for study and to attend exams;
- A wellness focused firm, offering an innovative wellness package;
- Flexible work arrangements;
- Community focus including pro bono legal work, team-based community service days, and an employee driven charitable trust fund.
- A great culture with regular social events;
Apply now
If you are seeking an opportunity to take the next step in your legal career, whilst maintaining a wonderful lifestyle in the Bay of Plenty, then apply now!
*Please ensure you attach a copy of your academic transcript along with your CV and cover letter.
Tauranga
We are seeking a talented and driven Solicitor with 2-3 years experience to join our Employment team based in Tauranga.
Get the best of both worlds with top quality work and the Bay of Plenty lifestyle!
Holland Beckett is a progressive and growing full-service law firm, situated in the sunny Bay of Plenty with offices in Tauranga, Rotorua and Whakatāne. With over 160 employees, it is one of the largest provincial practices in New Zealand.
We are seeking a Solicitor to join our Employment Team in Tauranga.
We would love to hear from experienced solicitors with a genuine interest in Employment and a desire to build a successful career as part of our wider litigation team. You will need to have a strong work ethic, excellent communication, written and technical skills and a desire to add real value to every client interaction.
What we are looking for:
- NZ admitted lawyer with at least 2-3 years’ PQE
- Employment experience;
- High academic achievements;
- A strong work ethic;
- An ability to analyse and advise on complex legal issues but find practical and cost-effective solutions;
- Excellent communication, written and technical skills; and
- Sound people skills, both with clients and colleagues.
What we offer:
Successful applicants that apply to us directly for this role will be eligible for a $5,000 gross sign on bonus.
We offer varied and challenging work and the opportunity to work with and build relationships with quality clients. We provide ongoing training and professional development along with a range of fantastic social opportunities.
In addition to a market leading salary and discretionary bonuses we offer a range of benefits and initiatives to help our people maintain a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle. These benefits include but are not limited to:
- Flexible working arrangements;
- Great culture with regular social events;
- A wellness focused firm, offering an innovative wellness package;
- Community focus including pro bono legal work, team-based community service days, and an employee driven charitable trust fund;
- Office based culture including diversity initiatives and dress for your day policy;
- Access to leading technology;
- Staff support and career initiatives such as mentoring schemes, coaching, EAP services and discounted health insurance;
- Study benefits policy that supports employees to obtain relevant tertiary qualifications and paid time off for study and to attend exams; and
- A generous and supportive Parental Leave Policy and entitlements.
Apply now
If you are seeking an opportunity to take the next step in your legal career, whilst maintaining a wonderful lifestyle in the beautiful Bay of Plenty, then apply now!
Tauranga
Get the best of both worlds with top quality work and life by the lake and redwoods!
Holland Beckett is a progressive and growing full-service law firm, situated in the sunny Bay of Plenty with offices in Rotorua, Tauranga and Whakatāne. With over 150 employees, it is one of the largest provincial practices in New Zealand.
We are seeking a talented and driven lawyer to join our busy property and commerical practice in Rotorua and are open to candidates who have between 3-7 years’ experience.
About the Role:
You will work within an energetic and collegial team managed by a Partner across a range of work including:
- Property transactions – residential, commercial and rural;
- Business transactions – sale and purchase of businesses & shares;
- Business structuring advice – a particular focus on shareholder agreements & succession planning;
- Subdivisions – private, commercial and industrial;
- Commercial property – acting for landlords/property owners;
- Local Authority work;
- Māori Land – with a focus on commercial endeavours and property transactions.
The team comprises a mix of Lawyers, Legal Executives and Support Staff at differing stages of their careers.
What we are looking for:
- NZ admitted lawyer with 3-7 years’ PQE;
- Property experience with demonstrated commercial nous. Trust and estate planning knowledge would be useful;
- Strong client service orientation and a desire to add real value to every client interaction;
- Strong work ethic;
- Excellent communication, written and technical skills; and
- Down to earth and collaborative interpersonal style.
What we offer:
Successful applicants that apply to us directly for this role will be eligible for a $5,000 gross sign on bonus.
We offer varied and challenging work and the opportunity to work with and build relationships with quality clients. We provide ongoing training and professional development along with a range of fantastic social opportunities. We also expect you to have a life outside of the office and we will support you in finding the right work-life balance.
In addition to a market leading salary and discretionary bonuses we offer a range of benefits and initiatives to help our people maintain a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle. These benefits include but are not limited to:
- Flexible work arrangements;
- A great culture with regular social events;
- A wellness focused firm, offering an innovative wellness package;
- Community focus including pro bono legal work, team-based community service days, and an employee driven charitable trust fund;
- Access to leading technology;
- Employee support and career initiatives such as mentoring schemes and coaching;
- A generous and supportive Parental Leave Policy and entitlements.
Apply now
If you are seeking an opportunity to take the next step in your legal career, whilst maintaining a wonderful lifestyle in the Bay of Plenty, then apply now!
Rotorua
We are seeking a talented Litigation solicitor to join our friendly, tight-knit team in Whakatāne.
Holland Beckett is a progressive and growing full-service law firm, situated in the sunny Bay of Plenty with offices in Whakatāne, Tauranga and Rotorua. With over 150 employees, it is one of the largest provincial practices in New Zealand.
We would love to hear from experienced solicitors with a genuine interest in Litigation (including family, employment, commercial, civil, sport and regulatory work) and a desire to build a successful career as part of our wider litigation team. You will need to have a strong work ethic, excellent communication, written and technical skills and a desire to add real value to every client interaction.
In return, we offer varied and challenging work and the opportunity to work with and build relationships with quality clients. We provide ongoing training and professional development along with a range of fantastic social opportunities.
What we are looking for:
- 3+ years PQE civil, commercial, or regulatory litigation experience;
- High academic achievements;
- A strong work ethic;
- An ability to analyse and advise on complex legal issues but find practical and cost-effective solutions;
- Excellent communication, written and technical skills; and
- Sound people skills, both with clients and colleagues.
What we offer:
Successful applicants that apply to us directly for this role will be eligible for a $5,000 gross sign-on bonus.
In addition to a market leading salary and discretionary bonuses we offer a range of benefits and initiatives to help our people maintain a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle. These benefits include but are not limited to:
- Flexible working arrangements;
- Great culture with regular social events;
- A wellness focused firm, offering an innovative wellness package;
- Community focus including pro bono legal work, team-based community service days, and an employee driven charitable trust fund;
- Office based culture including diversity initiatives and dress for your day policy;
- Access to leading technology;
- Staff support and career initiatives such as mentoring schemes, coaching, EAP services and discounted health insurance;
- Study benefits policy that supports employees to obtain relevant tertiary qualifications and paid time off for study and to attend exams; and
- A generous and supportive Parental Leave Policy and entitlements.
Apply now
If you are seeking an opportunity to take the next step in your legal career, whilst maintaining a wonderful lifestyle in the beautiful Bay of Plenty, then apply now!
Whakatāne
We are seeking multiple lawyers to join our busy Property and Commercial teams in Tauranga. These roles vary in seniority and focus, offering exciting opportunities for lawyers with 2–6 years’ PQE.
Join Holland Beckett – a progressive, full-service law firm based in the sunny Bay of Plenty, with offices in Tauranga, Rotorua, and Whakatāne. With over 160 employees, we are one of New Zealand’s largest provincial practices, offering top-quality work and a balanced lifestyle.
We are seeking multiple lawyers to join our busy Property and Commercial teams in Tauranga. These roles vary in seniority and focus, offering exciting opportunities for lawyers with 2–6 years’ PQE.
These opportunities include a range of work including;
- Commercial property – acting for landlords and property owners;
- Property transactions – residential, commercial, rural, and subdivisions (private, commercial, industrial);
- Rural property – including work in the kiwifruit industry;
- Business transactions – sale and purchase of businesses and shares;
- Business structuring advice – a particular focus on shareholder agreements;
- Estate Planning & Asset Protection – establishing and maintaining succession structure;
- Local Authority Work – legal support for councils and public entities;
- Māori Land Law – with a focus on commercial and property transactions.
What We’re Looking For:
- NZ-admitted lawyers with 2–6 years’ PQE;
- Strong property law experience and commercial acumen;
- Trust and estate planning knowledge is a plus;
- Has knowledge of concepts and structures around how financing, mortgages and securities work;
- Property/conveyancing experience;
- Strong client service orientation and a desire to add real value to every client interaction;
- Strong work ethic;
- Excellent communication, written, analytical and transaction management skills; and
- Down to earth and collaborative interpersonal style.
What We Offer:
Successful applicants that apply to us directly for this role will be eligible for a $5,000 gross sign on bonus.
- We offer varied and challenging work and the opportunity to work with and build relationships with quality clients.
- We provide ongoing training and professional development along with a range of fantastic social opportunities.
- We also expect you to have a life outside of the office and we will support you in finding the right work-life balance.
In addition to a market leading salary and discretionary bonuses we offer a range of benefits and initiatives to help our people maintain a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle. These benefits include but are not limited to:
- Flexible work arrangements;
- A great culture with regular social events;
- A wellness focused firm, offering an innovative wellness package;
- Community focus including pro bono legal work, team-based community service days, and an employee driven charitable trust fund;
- Access to leading technology;
- Employee support and career initiatives such as mentoring schemes, coaching, EAP services and discounted health insurance;
- Study benefits policy that supports employees to obtain relevant tertiary qualifications and paid time off for study and to attend exams;
- A generous and supportive Parental Leave Policy and entitlements.
Apply Now
If you’re ready to take the next step in your legal career while enjoying the lifestyle the Bay of Plenty offers, we’d love to hear from you!
Tauranga