OUR VALUES
Whāia te iti kahurangi
Manaakitanga
Kotahitanga
What we offer
We provide an environment where technical excellence meets a genuine sense of belonging. With modern offices in the heart of Hamilton and Te Kūiti, we offer our team the space and support to do their best work within a culture that treats every member as whānau. Beyond our central locations and stunning views, we offer a meaningful pathway for growth. Whether through hands-on mentorship, wellbeing initiatives, or a shared commitment to te ao Māori, we are dedicated to a professional experience that is as rewarding as it is ambitious.
Current Vacancies
Executive Assistant
About Us
We are a well-known award-winning law firm with offices in in Hamilton and Te Kūiti, we have more than 100 years of successfully serving clients in the Waikato. With a team of more than 60 ‘good people, great lawyers’, we balance excellence in law with traditional values including te ao Māori and tikanga. The McCaw Lewis whānau are a close-knit team and we reside in modern offices in the CBD, reflective of the modern and innovative firm we have become. In 2023 and 2024 we were recognised as a finalist for Employer of Choice and a winner of the 2022 mid-size firm of the year at the NZ Law Awards. This is reflective of our values-driven culture, whānau first approach and a place where our team love to work.
We offer a comprehensive suite of legal services including commercial, property, Māori land, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, dispute resolution, workplace law, environmental/natural resources, family law and asset planning legal services.
Our purpose is to add value to our clients and their communities by enhancing the collective economic, social, cultural and environmental good. Treating clients with compassion and respect, while delivering clear and easily understood legal advice, is paramount to us.
Our Values
We live and breathe our values. They’re at the forefront of our decisions and everything we do.
- Manaakitanga.
- Kotahitanga.
- Whāia te iti kahurangi, our passion for excellence.
About the Role
We are looking for an Executive Assistant to support one of our Director’s alongside the dispute resolution team. The team has a busy and varied practice, helping clients navigate some of their most significant challenges. The team advises on a range of disputes including commercial and property issues, relationship property, and trust and estate disputes.
The role is focussed on supporting our team and clients with proactive workload management and finding efficiencies where possible. The role will include general secretarial support assisting with Court documentation while also working closely with the Director to support his workload, emails and calendar management.
The role requires competency in Microsoft Office products and the ability to quickly grasp new online processes, and particular our legal document management software. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude and easy-going demeanour, with a passion for excellence and an eye for detail.
What We Offer
Our staff enjoy a whānau-first environment and can expect to be given regular feedback and development opportunities. The successful candidate will enjoy:
- An exceptional working environment including modern open-plan offices, a large and airy staff room with deck and stunning views, secure bike parking and a modern café on the building’s ground floor.
- A supportive, collaborative and close-knit team.
- A competitive salary paid fortnightly.
- Hands-on training and regular feedback, development opportunities.
- Regular wellbeing initiatives and the option to join our vibrant social club.
- Support for your te ao Māori journey; and
- Our awesome CBD location with great cafes, lunch spots, shopping and conveniences nearby.
If you believe you align with our values and would like to be part of our highly motivated McCaw Lewis whānau, we would love to hear from you. Please apply through Seek and be sure to include a cover letter and CV.
