Wotton Kearney (WK)
Insuring your future with Wotton Kearney
About us
Wotton Kearney (WK) is Asia Pacific’s largest specialist insurance and risk advisory law firm. Founded in Australia in 2002, WK has grown from two partners to be a recognised leader in insurance, risk management and dispute resolution. In New Zealand we have offices in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, as well as a hub in Tauranga.
We are the ‘go to’ firm in our region for the majority of local, global and London market insurers, as well as local brokers and corporate insureds, particularly with the more complex issues facing the market.
Junior lawyers can get the opportunity to gain exposure and experience across a range of product lines during their first few years in practice.
Why join Wotton Kearney?
- Local & global secondment opportunities
- Opportunity to be part of an industry leading team that solves complex legal problems on market defining work
- Work alongside genuine industry specialists
- Receive business relevant training. Our structured technical training programme has been specifically designed with graduates in mind
- Development & mentoring with our three tiered mentoring structure
- Opportunities that open up doors to industry networks and associations.
WK Values
- Focus on the main game
- Have each other’s back
- Be Real
Our offering
- Competitive salaries & benefits (including discretionary bonuses)
- Generous leave entitlements including study, birthday & wellness leave
- Health insurance contributions
- Income protection and life insurance cover
- Wellness contributions (gym / sporting)
- Kiwisaver contributions (on top of salary)
- Professionals course fees
- Various social activities throughout the year
- Involvement in Pro Bono & CSR initiatives
- Employee referral programme
- Flexible work arrangements
- Team sports
- And more!
Graduate recruitment programme
Our graduate recruitment drive begins in March. Candidates can apply for 2026 graduate roles in our Auckland, Christchurch or Wellington offices.
Check out our Jobs Board for more information.
Still studying? No problem! We may have some part time positions available to allow you to get a taste of WK.
Send us an email join.nz@wottonkearney.com to find out if there are any roles available.