MGZ Employment Law - Specialist Employment & Immigration Lawyers

MGZ Employment Law is a specialist employment law firm that provides comprehensive legal services to employers throughout New Zealand. The firm's team of experienced employment lawyers offers pragmatic, solution-focused advice on all aspects of employment law, including the Employment Relations Act, Holidays Act, parental leave, health and safety, and common law matters. MGZ's approach emphasises understanding employment relationships as complex human interactions, helping clients manage these relationships effectively to achieve desired outcomes.

The firm provides a full range of services including drafting and reviewing employment agreements, dispute resolution, personal grievance claims, collective bargaining, restructuring and redundancy processes, workplace investigations, and performance management. MGZ also offers comprehensive training courses designed to educate employers and HR professionals on employment law fundamentals, covering topics such as pre-employment processes, performance management, discipline and termination, leave entitlements, and restructuring. Additionally, the firm provides immigration assistance services, helping employers with accreditation, skilled employee visas, application management, and compliance with Immigration New Zealand requirements.

Founded in 1995 by Neil McPhail, Raewyn Gibson, and Peter Zwart, MGZ has built a reputation as one of New Zealand's leading employment law firms over more than 25 years. The firm serves clients across diverse sectors including education, manufacturing, retail and hospitality, charities, aged care, transport and agriculture, tourism, fisheries, forestry, transportation, horticulture, aviation, and technology. MGZ publishes "The Advocate," a monthly newsletter providing insights and guidance on current employment law developments, demonstrating their commitment to keeping clients informed of legal changes and best practices.