Baywide Community Law

20/06/2026

14/06/2026

TE MOANA O TOI/BAY OF PLENTY – WE'RE LOOKING FOR OUR NEXT MANAGING LAWYER

Do you know an experienced lawyer who's passionate about making a real difference in our communities?

Baywide Community Law is seeking an outstanding Managing Lawyer to help lead our legal team and continue delivering free legal advice and support to whānau across the Bay of Plenty.

This is a rare opportunity to combine legal expertise with meaningful community impact. You'll be leading a dedicated team, supporting access to justice, and helping ensure our communities have the legal support they need when they need it most.

We're looking for someone who:
• Is an experienced lawyer and confident leader
• Values people, community, and service
• Wants to use their skills to create positive change
• Enjoys mentoring and supporting others

Whether you're already based in the Bay or considering a move to the region, we'd love to hear from you.

The role can be based in either Whakatāne or Tauranga, with applications closing on 19 June.

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13/06/2026

If two parents separate, one may have to pay child support to the other, as financial support for the costs of raising the children. Whether child support will have to be paid, and how much, will depend on how much each parent earns and how much time the children live with each parent. To find out more check out our Online Community Law Manual or speak to the IRD.

10/06/2026

If you live along the Bay of Plenty coast, from Waihi to Te Kaha, then we can help you with your legal questions. We have offices in Tauranga and Whakatāne and hold fortnightly in-person clinics in Waihi, Katikati, Te Puke, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. To find out whether we can make you an appointment for one-on-one legal advice we will need to find out more about your situation so give us a call.

Not in Baywide Community Law's Zone? Not a problem! There are 24 Community Law Centres throughout Aotearoa New Zealand, with lawyers going to over 120 outreach locations so check out the Community Law website to find a centre near you.

07/06/2026

06/06/2026

Parenting agreements are made between the parents and can’t be enforced in the courts like other agreements or contracts. This means if one parent isn't following the agreement, you can’t ask the Family Court to make the other parent follow the agreement.

Parenting Orders are made by the Family Court to decide who will have day-to-day care of a child and who can have contact with a child. They are made as a last resort when parents haven’t been able to agree on things themselves.

However, parents and guardians can apply to the Family Court to formalise a parenting agreement by turning the agreement into a court order called a Consent Order. The agreement can then be enforced like any other court order.

05/06/2026

At Baywide Community Law, we believe the law should serve everyone, not just those who can afford it. We work alongside our communities to provide trusted, accessible and professional free legal services along the Bay of Plenty coast.

We are now seeking a Managing Lawyer to lead our dedicated legal team across Tauranga and Whakatāne. This is an opportunity for an experienced lawyer who wants their work to matter, someone motivated by impact, people, and community rather than billable hours and corporate targets.
https://nz.seek.com/job/92336847

03/06/2026

In Trouble and Need a Lawyer?
Legal problems can be serious and frightening, and for many people lawyers are completely unaffordable. But everyone has the right to high-quality legal help – that’s where Community Law comes in.

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