Careers at Hesketh Henry

Initiative, excellence, teamwork and team spirit

"Centres of excellence in a culture that is open, inclusive, dynamic and fair"

Hesketh Henry – A 5-star Employer of Choice

Hesketh Henry is proud to have been recognised as one of New Zealand’s best firms to work for in the NZ Lawyer 5-Star Employer of Choice list for 2023.

Hesketh Henry has low staff turnover relative to industry benchmarks. The major attraction of working with us is the range of demanding and varied work. Staff work autonomously with appropriate supervision and good training.

Our people consider they work in a friendly positive culture. They also consider there is support for helping people find the right fit at work and the optimum balance of work and life.

We have a well-established client base with a cross-section of corporate and private clients, nationally and internationally. We are a full service law firm and all our solicitors have the opportunity to work with partners on challenging, cutting edge transactions and areas of law.

We encourage individuals to develop their potential in a collaborative environment. This means that individual initiative and excellence is underpinned by teamwork and team spirit.

Working at Hesketh Henry is much more than simply a professional career. A thoroughly professional environment with ongoing training, close supervision and supportive leadership is enhanced by policies that promote a healthy balance between work and life commitments.

Ongoing professional development

Our comprehensive training programme is prepared annually. Our programmes provide:

  • Continuing legal education seminars;
  • New solicitor workshops on a variety of areas of the law;
  • Personal development seminars, team seminars and workshops;
  • Training in new technology; and
  • All teams have regular meetings. Partners are easily accessible and work is often delegated directly by partners to junior staff.

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What our people are saying

Don’t just take our word for it, see what members of our team are saying.

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Senior Associate
Ben Hickson
"I re-joined Hesketh Henry after working abroad for many years. The firm has an excellent reputation and an impressive track record advising top New Zealand and international businesses - which translates to real opportunities for career growth and development."
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Senior Associate
Richard Chen
"I have really enjoyed working at Hesketh Henry because of the supportive team culture and variety of work that is available. The firm encourages its lawyers to take on new challenges and provides genuine opportunities for career development."
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Solicitor
Chante Fourie
"I started as a law graduate with Hesketh Henry just over a year ago and have really appreciated the dedication the firm has shown to the development of their junior staff. Frequent training sessions, working in close knit teams, and mentorship from some of the best in the business has opened the door to various opportunities that I wouldn't have otherwise had.The culture is inclusive, friendly, and offers exactly the kind of experience a person just starting out in their legal career would want."
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Partner
Alison Maelzer
"Over my 10 years at Hesketh Henry, I have greatly appreciated the flexibility, and willingness to accommodate part time hours, parental leave, and flexi-time. Everyone works hard, but the firm recognises that there is more to life than work, and encourages a sensible and balanced approach."
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Partner
Kate Telford
"Our open plan offices reflect our inclusive, supportive and collegial culture. I have personally experienced this, coming up “through the ranks” at Hesketh Henry from solicitor to partner."

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