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The recruitment market is complex and it can be costly to careers and company bottom lines to get it wrong.
We pride ourselves on delivering bespoke solutions that achieve sustainable long term outcomes for both companies and individuals.
Fluid Recruitment
EXPERTS IN SPECIALIST
PROFESSIONAL RECRUITMENT
We have a proven track record of delivering results within the most skill short parts of the market. We use robust, innovative and dedicated sourcing methods to offer a superior service to our clients.
Our consultants have a clear mandate to deliver, honest, informed and supportive candidate engagements, helping many individuals to make lifestyle and career moves not otherwise available to them.
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Featured Jobs
Wanaka Otago
Full time
- Variety of work
- Collaborative team
- Leading local company
Are you a qualified carpenter looking for a change? Maintenance foreperson role that makes an immediate impact.
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Full time
- Exciting opportunity in superb location
- Central Otago lifestyle
- Excellent career progression opportunity
Relocate to the stunning Southern Lakes region to join a company on the rise in the water and infrastructure industry.
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Full time
- Newly created position
- On-site parking
Join a fast growing company and finance team in this full-time permanent position.
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Full time
- Career progression opportunity
- Supportive company culture
- Strong future workload
Advance your career! A top Dunedin plumbing firm with solid future workload seeks a skilled Project Manager to join their leadership team.
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- Build and strengthen client relationships, with firm support for BD.
- Lead complex matters end-to-end, including strategy, drafting & negotiation
- Property, IP, Trusts & Estates, Commercial, Family, or Civil Litigation.
Senior Lawyer - (5+ years PQE) - (Property, Trusts & Estates & Commercial)Location: Auckland or Wellington | Flexible/Hybrid Options | Genuine Career ...
Learn moreCambridge Waikato
Full time
- Work on varied building services projects in Cambridge
- Grow your electrical design skills with full project exposure.
- Earn $85K-$95K in a supportive, collaborative team.
Great role for an electrical designer seeking hands-on project work, skill development, and a collaborative team.
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Full time
- Varied work with a range of clients
- Manage your own files and build client relationships
- Collaborative and supportive team
Senior Solicitor/Associate role in Tauranga managing your own files across property, commercial, and trusts & estates.
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- Varied and quality workload
- Strong development opportunities and mentoring
- Competitive renumeration
A varied role with a Wellington CBD firm seeking a 2-6 year PQE litigator.
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- Be a part of the firm's big upcoming plans - exciting time to get on board!
- Progress your career | Stepping stone for someone with 2+ years experience
- Superb workplace culture | Join one of the best developing firms in the region
Work with a variety of clients among different industries. Provide a mentor role for Grads and Juniors at the firm
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Full time
- Career progression opportunity
- Collaborative team
- Join a company on the rise
Exciting opportunity to be part of a foundation team with a great forward workload in the Southern Lakes region.
Learn moreOamaru Otago
Full time
- Making a measurable and valuable impact in your community.
- Blend purpose and numbers in a team with cohesive and well‑defined goals.
- Very competitive package including access to numerous employer benefits
Lead a transactional finance function that underpins service delivery and supports strategic change.
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- Develop your career in a fast-paced, dynamic in-house environment
- Provide hands-on corporate and commercial legal advice
- Attractive remuneration
Develop your legal career in a high-impact in-house role with wide-ranging responsibilities.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Diverse Client Exposure: Work with a range of clients from various industries
- Superb workplace culture | Grow your career with a leading firm
- Fantastic perks - 5 weeks AL, mobile phone and company wellness policy
Varied Intermediate / Senior level role, with a mix between advisory, compliance and client facing responsibilities
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Full time
- Work with a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries
- Grow your career with real development opportunities, mentoring, and progression
- Enjoy flexible hours and a supportive team culture in the heart of Dunedin
Help clients with tax, financials, and business advice while being part of a friendly, supportive team in a growing Dunedin based firm.
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- Experience handling family trusts, asset planning, estates, and charitable trust
- 5+ years post-qualification experience in trusts, estates, Relationship Property
- Experience managing complex private client files
Relationship Property Solicitor (5-7 years PQE) My Auckland-based client is seeking a Relationship Property Solicitor to join their growing team. Expe ...
Learn moreQueenstown, Otago
Full time
- Manage diverse client portfolios with tailored accounting and tax services
- Step into leadership, with clear progression opportunities in a growing firm
- Flexible work environment with WFH opportunities and early Summer finishes!
Provide accounting, tax and advisory services to this firms highly regarded medium-large sized client portfolio
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- Opportunity to expand your legal skills in an in-house setting
- Work with a collaborative, purpose-led team
- Enjoy flexibility between office and remote work
Our client is looking for an experienced Legal Executive to join their Auckland team in an in-house capacity.
Learn moreFull time
- Join a medium - large sized firm based in a prime location within Auckland
- Begin as a Senior Accountant or Assistant Manager & progress through the ranks
- Comes with many great perks - WFH 2 days per week!
Take on a challenging and varied role - split your time between advisory and management responsibilities while at the firm
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- An opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking law firm
- Work within a supportive work environment where talent thrives
- An chance to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact
An opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking law firm.
Learn moreFull time
- NZ-admitted lawyer with minimum 4 years' family law experience
- Legal Aid experience preferred
- Strong understanding of key areas of family law
My client has assembled a team of exceptional legal professionals who excel across a wide range of practice areas.
Learn moreHear what people say about us.
Practice Manager, Regional Law Firm
Waikato
Practice Manager, Boutique Law Firm
Waikato
Practice Manager, Corporate Law Firm
Wellington
Workflow Manager, National Energy Provider
Dunedin
Lawyer, Regional Law Firm
Auckland
HR Manager, Electrical Distribution Network
Partner, Large South Island Law Firm
Christchurch
Intermediate BAS Accountant, National Accounting Firm
Christchurch
Senior Solicitor, Private Practice Firm
Hamilton
People and Culture Advisor, Mid-tier National Firm
Christchurch
Partner, Large Full Service Firm
Dunedin
Candidate, Project Management Organisation
Christchurch
Junior Barrister, Criminal Lawyers
Auckland
Litigation Solicitor, Large Full Service Firm
Christchurch
Team Leader, Planning, Local Council
OUR TEAM
Speak to a Consultant
Peter leads Fluid Recruitment as Managing Director. He utilises his extensive experience to deliver senior and executive appointments for our legal, commercial and finance divisions.
Contact Peter on 021 278 8653 or peter@fluidrecruitment.com
Tom manages our Engineering Division. His focus is on the electrical distribution sector, working with asset owners across NZ on technical and executive vacancies.
Contact Tom on 021 348 016 or tom@fluidrecruitment.co.nz
Jason is a Principal Consultant in our Commercial division, based in the Dunedin office. He recruits IT, sales and administration vacancies nationwide.
Contact Jason on 020 4151 6215 or jason.sutton@fluidrecruitment.co.nz
Marlene is a Principal Consultant in our accounting and finance division. She focuses on corporate, commercial, and public practice accounting sectors.
Contact Marlene on 027 558 8345 or marlene@fluidrecruitment.co.nz
Holly specialises in In-House Legal recruitment on a national basis. Managing a team internally, she works with Private & Public Sector clients and across a range of industries.
Contact Holly on 021 229 9634 or hollyc@fluidrecruitment.co.nz
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With yesterday’s RMA reforms announced, recruitment in planning and policy is set for a shift, not just in numbers, but in the skills that are most in demand. Planners who can interpret and implement the new legislation The transition period will be complex, with both the old RMA and the new system running in parallel….
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The Secret to Career Growth: Mastering Soft Skills
We spend a lot of time refining our technical expertise, chasing certifications, and building our portfolios. But have you ever paused to consider the “human” skills that set high achievers apart? Soft skills—often underestimated—are the foundation of professional success. Here’s why: Communication: Clear, empathetic, and assertive communication isn’t just about sending emails…
ABOUT US
Established in Dunedin in 2009, Fluid Recruitment has grown from a boutique recruitment agency to a leading provider of recruitment services across New Zealand.
We focus on professional level recruitment across four key verticals, with specialist teams in Legal, Accounting & Finance, Engineering and IT/Commercial.
We recruit nationwide, with a physical office presence in Dunedin, Christchurch, Wanaka, Wellington and Sydney.
Our Values
We believe excellence in recruitment is driven by
Integrity
Expertise
Commitment
Our purpose is simple; to add genuine value through consulting.
To expertly advise clients on securing the best talent and be perceptive and innovative in bringing new opportunity to the market.
OUR BUSINESS IS A PART OF OUR COMMUNITY
Community Sponsorships
We sponsor a number of sports franchises and community organisations who share our Fluid values - Integrity, Expertise and Commitment.
Fluid believes in the power of sport to empower communities and make positive change for people of all ages.
Our sponsorships include Basketball Otago, Roslyn Wakari AFC, Otago Cricket and Otago Rugby Referees Association.
IT'S IMPORTANT TO US THAT WE GIVE BACK
Corporate Social
Responsibility
We operate Fluid on a quadruple bottom line - People, Profit, Planet and Purpose.
Our quarterly CSR initiatives help us to measure our wider impact outside of traditional business measurements. We love to get out in the community and give back.
A few recent highlights have been our involvement with KiwiHarvest, Kingslea School and the annual Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust Appeal.
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