Employment Lawyers in Queenstown and Wānaka

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Our employment, health and safety team is here to support you with practical, fair, and common-sense advice.

As leading employment lawyers in Queenstown and Wānaka, we work in tandem with our commercial, property, and immigration law specialists to provide solutions and frameworks that are realistic and usable.

We act for both employers and employees, as well as businesses, public sector agencies, and not-for-profits, ensuring that you understand your responsibilities, manage risk effectively, and are supported through any disputes or investigations.

Employer clients in Queenstown, Wānaka and beyond have recently entrusted us to advise on:

  • Compliance support and risk management

  • Restructuring and redundancies

  • Performance management

  • Workplace investigations

  • Dispute resolution and litigation

  • Business strategy and building constitutions

  • Health and safety compliance and policy development

  • Contract reviews and system updates to prevent workplace accidents

Employee clients in Queenstown, Wānaka and throughout New Zealand have recently entrusted us to advise on:

  • Pre-employment advice and contract negotiations

  • Restructuring support

  • Disciplinary action or performance management issues

  • Workplace investigations

  • Dispute resolution

When accidents or disputes occur, our employment lawyers in Queenstown and Wānaka provide expert guidance on investigations, dealing with WorkSafe New Zealand, and navigating the Employment Relations Authority, Employment Court, or higher courts if necessary. While most matters resolve before a hearing, we are committed to ensuring fairness prevails and to supporting you every step of the way.

Our process

  • Reach out to our friendly team via our contact form, email enquiries@toddwalker.com or call +64 (3) 441 2743

  • We’ll connect you with the lawyer best suited to your situation, so you’re in the right hands from the start.

  • Your lawyer will be in touch to set up a meeting, either in person or over the phone, whatever works best for you.

  • At this session, your lawyer will guide you through the onboarding process (including our anti-money laundering check) and talk through the next steps so you know exactly what to expect.

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Delivering the full spectrum of legal services

Corporate + Commercial

Delivering pragmatic advice to help businesses of all sizes navigate contracts, transactions, and governance with confidence.

Civil Litigation

Our litigation team guides you through disputes with clarity and strategy, working to achieve the most efficient resolution, whether in court or through negotiation.

Criminal Defence

We provide strong, compassionate representation to safeguard your rights and ensure fairness at every stage of the criminal process.

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