Turner Hopkins is a thriving general practice, located near the beach in Takapuna, with 5 Partners, 2 Principals and a total staff of 40. Professional development, stimulating work and an active social club are just some of the reasons why you should consider your next career move with us.
Join a firm that cares about your career goals
Turner Hopkins has been providing legal services for almost 100 years and has an enviable reputation as one of Auckland's most successful and highly regarded non-CBD practices. We offer our employees a genuine work/life balance with flexibility that supports staff members in their outside work activities . At the same time conditions and remuneration are on par with those offered in central city practices.
Our working environment is extremely welcoming, friendly and supportive, situated in bustling Takapuna (just one block away from Auckland's best beach).
Your Future - Our Commitment
We understand that candidates have choices and so anyone that choses to work to us will, in return, receive our commitment to the following:
A welcoming work environment, where we value the importance of achieving a good work/life balance.
Access to further learning opportunities, through internal and external CPD programs.
Access to the right tools for the job and a commitment to exploring new technologies.
Support from other staff including colleagues, managers and Partners.
Your ideas will be listened to - we value everyone’s input in to creating the best place to work and we encourage you to share your ideas with the team.
Providing an active social environment, so you can get to know your colleagues and have fun along the way.
These are just a few of the commitments we make to all of our staff, with a view to building the best legal team in New Zealand. We also know that moving between roles can be an unsettling time, and we have that covered with a clear, friendly and practical onboarding process.
Meet The Team
Current Opportunities
Browse our current vacancies below and if you like what you see, get in touch with our HR team via the link below. Please make sure you send us your current CV and a cover letter or introductory email. Please also quote the specific job title you are applying for. All applications are treated in confidence.
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Join Our Growing Family Law Team.
We are a well-established and dynamic general practice law firm with a thriving Family Law team, based in modern new offices just a short stroll from stunning Takapuna Beach. We pride ourselves on offering an exceptional workplace culture—one that values work–life balance, provides competitive remuneration, and encourages professional growth through ongoing training, strong support systems, and regular social events.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a talented Family Law Solicitor with 3–5 years’ PQE to join our busy and supportive team. This client-facing role offers autonomy and responsibility, including managing your own files, meeting directly with clients, and providing supervision and mentorship to junior team members.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
A solid understanding of New Zealand family law and related regulations
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within a team
Strong attention to detail and sound analytical abilities
Confident workload management and the ability to prioritise effectively
If you’re looking to develop your career in a friendly, forward-thinking firm while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of Takapuna, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and cover letter to sue.williams-warren@turnerhopkins.co.nz.
Or call +64-9-486-2169
Meet the partners
Kate Chivers
Partner
Phil Shannon
Partner
Michael Robinson
Partner
John Stirling
Partner
Samuel Ames
Partner
