About Us
‘Ergon’ is the ancient Greek word for ‘work’; but in its deeper philosophical sense, it signifies the realisation of potential. At Ergon Law, we combine boutique employment legal expertise with a commitment to our local New Zealand community, ensuring that every employment relationship is guided by integrity and mana at work.
Employment Lawyers
While anyone can call themselves an ‘employment advocate’, only New Zealand Law Society (NZLS) regulated lawyers like us can offer you the following protections:
Full Accountability
We are bound by a legally enforceable code of ethics, ongoing professional development requirements, and formal disciplinary oversight.
Protected Privacy
Your documents and communications are covered by legal professional privilege, guaranteeing the highest level of confidentiality.
Trusted Security
You are protected by the NZLS Fidelity Fund, which safeguards clients from financial loss caused by theft within a legal practice.
We believe New Zealanders deserve employment representation backed by the strongest professional and ethical standards.
Accessible Representatives
While many law firms focus on billable hours and maintaining high corporate overheads, we prioritise accessibility by offering you:
Accommodative Service
We understand that clients have different practical needs, cultural considerations and communication styles when it comes to dealing with lawyers. We tailor our approach to ensure you feel heard and supported.
A Community First Approach
We work closely with local community law centres to ensure a smooth transition from your initial engagement with them to your referral to us.
Legal Aid Status
We are a lead civil legal aid service provider for employment matters. This means we can support clients on low incomes with access to a government-funded loan that can cover their legal fees.
We believe justice should be within reach for all New Zealanders in their workplaces — without unnecessary communication barriers or the stress of overwhelming legal costs.
Vocation Enthusiasts
What sets us apart from other employment lawyers is our core belief that every person’s vocation – their work – is an invitation to a universal calling. We express this view through:
Sacredness (Whakatapu)
We recognise the limited attention given to Te Tiriti o Waitangi’s Fourth Article, which protects religious freedom and belief. In honouring this article, we promote the study of the theology of work — the sacred meaning and purpose of work.
Relationships (Whanaungatanga)
Whanaungatanga sits at the heart of our practice. We believe that building, strengthening, and maintaining relationships is essential for thriving workplaces and communities.
Knowledge (Mātauranga)
We place a strong emphasis on providing educational services, as we see the sharing of mātauranga as the most effective way to prevent workplace issues and disputes from arising.
We believe our higher perspective on work has the potential to transform how New Zealanders experience satisfaction, meaning, and hauora (wellbeing) in their working lives.