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Alison Maelzer

Alison Maelzer

Asia-Pacific 2026

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Practice Areas

Alison Maelzer is a Partner at Hesketh Henry, with over 20 years of experience in employment law.

Alison offers expert advice on all aspects of employment law, with a particular focus on disciplinary issues, managing personal grievances, collective bargaining and union issues, and workplace health and safety. She frequently assists clients at mediation and in private negotiations to achieve pragmatic solutions to employment relationship problems.

Key Strengths:

• Pragmatic, Business-Focused Advice: Alison is known for her practical, solution-based advice, aimed at minimising cost and time for clients. Her guidance is always delivered in plain English.

• Educational Contributions: Alison frequently presents workshops and seminars – both for clients, and external education providers, on a range of employment and health and safety topics.

• Industry Recognition: She is regularly sought for her commentary in major New Zealand publications and is a prolific writer on current employment law issues.

Alison’s commitment to providing clear, actionable advice and her extensive experience make her a trusted advisor in the field of employment law.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Asia & Pacific

Employment - New Zealand

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Alison Maelzer advises a number of large companies on a wide array of issues, including compliance, collective bargaining, disciplinary processes, and health and safety.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Alison Maelzer is quick to grasp complex dynamics and apply commercial nous.

    EmploymentChambers Asia & Pacific
  • Alison is exceptional. She is pragmatic, easy to work with and has phenomenal knowledge.

    EmploymentChambers Asia & Pacific

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