Your Team for Employment Law Advice

If you have an employment problem, our team will solve it.
Sacked Kiwi has a team of qualified professionals to provide you with employment law advice on a range of issues, especially if you’re being treated unfairly at work or have been wrongfully dismissed. Many of our team members have legal degrees or other legal qualifications, so we can give you expert advice and support through this difficult time.
Sacked Kiwi NZ's Employment Law Experts Vicki
Vicki

Client Care Manager

With years of experience in this role, Vicki is the guru in helping when you need it and she does so with a kind and compassionate approach.  With a strong history in corporate and administrative roles – combined with tremendous community endeavours – Vicki will guide you through your employment woes with ease.

Sacked Kiwi NZ's Employment Law Experts Kim
Kimberley

Client Care Co-ordinator

Kim has a background in customer service, sales, and administration. She will often be your first contact when dealing with Sacked Kiwi.  You will discover she is empathetic and passionate about supporting positive outcomes for employees in need.

Sacked Kiwi NZ's Employment Law Experts Natalie
Natalie

Client Care Co-ordinator 

With 25 years of experience in customer service, Natalie has built a strong foundation in understanding and meeting client needs. Having recently transitioned into employment law, she brings a fresh perspective, a bubbly personality, and a passion for helping people.

Sacked Kiwi NZ's Employment Law Experts Dave
Dave

Senior Advocate

With a wealth of experience from England in civil litigation, Dave is an expert in dispute resolution and has a stellar record at the ERA. He is very thorough and will ensure he gets the best outcome for his clients.

Sacked Kiwi NZ's Employment Law Experts Hayley J
Hayley J

Senior Advocate


Hayley was admitted as a lawyer in 2013 and has gained extensive experience in personal injury law in both Australia and New Zealand.  She is amazing at what she does and is committed to finding a pragmatic resolution to your employment matter.
Sacked Kiwi NZ's Employment Law Experts Steph
Steph

Advocate


With a previous role as a public servant, Steph brings great experience to the Sacked Kiwi team.  She thrives under pressure and has seen it all.  She enjoys a challenge and will ensure you secure an outstanding outcome.

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Claudia

Advocate

Claudia is people-centred and seeks to truly understand what is important to her clients. She graduated with a degree in HR & Employment Relations, and combines practical knowledge from her HR work history with empathy and tenacity to secure meaningful outcomes.

Sacked Kiwi NZ's Employment Law Experts William
William

Associate Advocate

William is a recent Law graduate from Victoria University.   He has a keen eye for detail and is passionate about achieving the best results for clients.   He is excited to begin a legal career in advocacy and put his skills to the test.

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Jemma

Associate Advocate


Jemma brings both strategic insight and a compassionate approach. Jemma prides herself on building strong relationships with clients, listening carefully to their concerns, and working tirelessly to find fair and practical solutions. Known for her caring nature and commitment to putting clients first, she strives to ensure every individual feels heard and supported.

Sacked Kiwi NZ's Employment Law Experts Kara
Kara

Advocate

Kara graduated with a degree in HR, Management, and Maori Studies.  She is bright and energetic and consistently advocates with fierce determination to achieve the best outcomes for her clients.

Sacked Kiwi NZ's Employment Law Experts Isabelle Cunningham
Isabelle

Associate Advocate


Isabelle understands humans and the animal within, having graduated with a degree in HR and Zoology. She secures amazing results for her clients while also providing an empathetic and approachable manner.

Sacked Kiwi NZ's Employment Law Experts Anne-Sophie
Anne-Sophie

Associate Advocate


With previous client care experience across a variety of industries, Anne-Sophie brings a fresh perspective to advocacy and is passionate about delivering client centric results. Anne-Sophie’s empathetic approach to cases puts your needs first.

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Anna

Advocate

With an extensive background in Human Resources, Anna brings a deep understanding of workplace dynamics and a genuine passion for helping people. Known for her empathy and practical insight, she works closely with clients to guide them through challenging employment situations with confidence and care.

Sacked Kiwi NZ's Employment Law Experts Dee
Dee

Advocate

Dee has a long history in client care and as a result, has outstanding customer service skills.  She has a can-do attitude, enthusiasm, and is always looking to extend herself – indeed, she has recently graduated with an Arts degree.  Dee strongly advocates for her clients with passion.


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Nicole

Associate Advocate


Originally a Canadian lawyer, with a strong background in family law, Nicole offers practical, caring, and clear support during difficult times. She is passionate about helping clients feel in control and securing great outcomes and brings a unique perspective to the team.

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Rachel

Office Manager


Rachel brings over a decade of senior professional administrative experience. A master of organisation, her fresh and efficient approach ensures the office operates like a well-oiled machine and the team have what they need to perform to an elite standard.

Abbey

Associate Advocate


Abbey brings empathy, energy, and sharp strategic thinking to her advocacy work. She is passionate about helping workers navigate complex employment issues and stand up for fair treatment. She takes pride in making the process straightforward and empowering for her clients - no jargon, just practical support and real results.

Rileigh

Associate Advocate


Coming from HR and with experience in Australia, Riliegh gets people. Her emotional intelligence enables her to approach challenges with empathy, clarity, and practical insight. She is dedicated to delivering thoughtful, and effective outcomes for clients.

Sacked Kiwi Mascot | Employment Law Advice
Sacked Kiwi

Mascot

The Sacked Kiwi is our brand and mascot. Standing by your side from your first call to us through mediations and determinations, the Sacked Kiwi has your back.

Sacked Kiwi NZ's Employment Law Experts Bryn
Bryn

Social Media Manager

Bryn is our communications guru across all digital platforms. He is also a Law student at the University of Otago. Focusing on search engine optimisation and curating brand identity, Bryn ensures Sacked Kiwi's online and social media presence are optimised and consistently reflect our core values.

Sacked Kiwi NZ's Employment Law Experts Alex Kerjes
Alex

Founder

Alex has been a large-scale employer and has known both success and failure.  This provides him with a unique perspective of employment law disputes and puts him in a strong position to aide employees through their grievances.  He regularly attends the Employment Relations Authority and has attended the Employment Court.  Alex knows how to win.

Sacked Kiwi NZ's Employment Law Experts Rachelle
Rachelle

Executive Assistant

Rachelle supports Alex in all that he does, ensuring that work is carried out effortlessly and efficiently. She is capable and knowledgeable having had experience in project management, operations, and marketing before joining the Sacked Kiwi team.

Sacked Kiwi NZ's Employment Law Experts Jordan
Jordan

Office & Accounts Administrator


With a varied work background supported by studies in accounting services and business management, Jordan has the experience and knowledge to support the team in ensuring our clients get the results they deserve in a timely matter. 

In the vast majority of cases, we represent you on a no win, no fee basis which means we don't charge anything up front for a grievance and will cover your costs until we achieve an outcome.

No win, 
no fee

Sacked Kiwi has a head office in sunny Hawke’s Bay and attends offices throughout New Zealand including Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch. We deal with all employment law matters from disciplinary hearings through to discrimination and redundancies.

We solve employment problems

Our team has legal qualifications and get results.

No win, no fee

In the vast majority of cases, no costs to you at all until we get a result.

New Zealand wide

We help people across New Zealand.

If you need any employment law advice, we urge you to contact us immediately, in confidence.

Still not too sure?

Talk with one of our friendly team members today!