Join the GQ crew

We believe in building careers and are committed to helping our team grow and thrive both personally and professionally. At GQ, you’ll be part of a team that values authenticity, innovation and meaningful connections. We are proud to be a signatory of the New Zealand Law Society’s Gender Equality Charter.

Whether you’re an experienced legal professional, a recent graduate or a student taking your first steps into the profession, we’d love to hear from you.

Proudly recognised as a Gender Equality Charter firm by the New Zealand Law Society.

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Embody excellence

We uphold the highest standards in everything we do, ensuring the advice, service and experience we provide consistently reflects excellence. We are committed to delivering the best possible outcome for every situation.

Trusted relationships

We prioritise authentic connections built on trust and collaboration. Through honesty, reliability and transparency, we inspire confidence and empower others to seize opportunities, engage meaningfully and navigate with clarity.

Serve with purpose

We are invested in and dedicated to the communities we serve because we believe that strong communities create a better future for everyone.

Champion innovation

We are committed to continuous improvement and innovation in the practice of law. We are progressive and future focused. We approach every challenge with a can-do attitude.

Live and work well

We enable our team to thrive both professionally and personally, fostering a safe, inclusive and supportive culture where growth is nurtured, fun is encouraged and success is celebrated.

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We’re always looking for talented, passionate people to join our team. Don’t see anything that fits your expertise? We’d still love to hear from you.
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Graduate Programme

Our Graduate Programme is designed to give you hands-on experience across your chosen practice area, paired with the mentorship and support you need to thrive. Launch your legal career at GQ and you’ll hit the ground running — building real skills, contributing to client projects and connecting with a team that values your voice.

To check out our graduate programme, click HERE or hit the download button below.

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Summer Law Clerkship

Applications for 2026/27  are now closed.

This paid summer clerkship is your chance to gain valuable, real-world legal experience, typically before you head into your final year at university. Over the summer, you’ll work alongside our team on exciting projects, build practical skills, learn from industry-leading mentors and be part of the fun along the way.

To check out our summer law clerkship programme click HERE or hit the download button below.

Applications for the upcoming summer typically close 1 April. Contact Kirsten Dawson (kirsten.dawson@gqlaw.nz) to apply.

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See what we’ve been up to

GQ hosts the 2025 Lawset Conference

GQ wins the Service Excellence and Large Business awards at the 2025 Taranaki Business Awards

Pink Ribbon Breakfast 2025

GQ Partner Richard Williams shares his insights as a guest speaker on the locally produced Dying To Know podcast

Michyla How shares her personal journey with Crohn’s disease and how it impacted her career, in the latest MOOD magazine

Property panel evening with Priyaanka Khatri, Anne-Sophie Issah, Jo Taylor (Lend) and Luke Conroy (Bayleys Taranaki)