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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
Full time
- Conducting legal research and preparing written opinions.
- Assisting with mediations and gaining exposure to Authority and Court procedure
- Advising clients on a range of complex employment law issues.
A well-respected law firm is seeking an ambitious Employment Lawyer with at least one year's PQE to join its team in Auckland CBD.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Health and wellbeing initiatives
- Friendly team; Partners who will invest in your training and development
- Flexible working arrangements + dynamic work-load
Associate or Senior Associate looking to grow their practice and get access to high-quality property and private client work within a reputable firm.
Learn moreFull time
- Providing high-quality defence representation to legally aided clients
- Managing a varied caseload, including youth and judge-alone trials
- Working closely with intermediate and senior colleagues
A well-respected client of mine is seeking a recently admitted solicitor who has minimum 6 months PQE.
Learn moreFull time
- Care of Children proceedings Oranga Tamariki matte
- Family Violence proceedings
- Oranga Tamariki matters
I am seeking a motivated family lawyer to join a well-respected firm in the CBD, working exclusively in family law.
Learn moreFull time
- Advise clients on relationship property matters, including property division
- Draft legal documents, correspondence, and court filings.
- Stay up to date with legislative changes affecting family law and RP law
My client is seeking a Family Lawyer with at least 4 years' PQE in Relationship Property to join their highly regarded Family Team.
Learn moreFull time
- Providing high-quality defence to legally-aided clients
- Collaborating closely with intermediate and senior colleagues
- Handling a varied caseload, including youth and judge-alone trials
A fantastic opportunity to broaden your knowledge and gain hands-on experience as a PAL 1 Criminal Lawyer
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Join a leading, nationally recognised mid-tier accounting firm
- Strong focus on agricultural clients and business advisory
- Competitive salary, great team culture and genuine career progression
Join a leading mid-tier firm in Christchurch! Grow your BAS career with a strong focus on agricultural clients, advisory work and genuine progression
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Modern law firm with a strong Christchurch reputation & purpose built office.
- Varied property work including conveyancing, subdivisions, & commercial
- Supportive team culture with genuine opportunities for long-term career growth.
Working alongside a small yet highly regarded team, you will be involved in a broad range of property matters where no two days are the same!
Learn moreHamilton, Waikato
Full time
- Elevate your career within a dynamic electrical-focused environment
- Work across diverse, complex projects in energy, infrastructure, and industrial
- Competitive Salary + Vehicle + Training & Progression
Join Falcon Electrical during a defining period of growth, with major and technically complex projects, and genuine career progression.
Learn moreFull time
- Elevate your career within a dynamic electrical-focused environment
- Work across diverse, complex projects in energy, infrastructure, and industrial
- Competitive Salary and relocation assistance
Join Falcon Electrical during a defining period of growth, with major and technically complex projects, and genuine career progression.
Learn moreDunedin, Otago
Full time
- Highly regarded, long established firm in Dunedin
- Get high job satisfaction and excel your career further
- Collaborative and open firm structure
3PQE Property & Commercial Solicitor
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Highly established client base
- Supportive environment + open door culture
- Mid-tier firm with genuine career growth
Associate-level Commercial Lawyer to join a mid tier firm.
Learn moreTaupo Waikato
Full time
- Elevate your career within a dynamic electrical-focused environment
- Work across diverse, complex projects in energy, infrastructure, and industrial
- Competitive Salary + Vehicle + Training & Progression
Join Falcon Electrical during a defining period of growth, with major and technically complex projects, and genuine career progression.
Learn moreNapier Hawke's Bay
Full time
- Elevate your career within a dynamic electrical-focused environment
- Work across diverse, complex projects in energy, infrastructure, and industrial
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Join Falcon Electrical during a defining period of growth, with major and technically complex projects, and genuine career progression.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Interesting range of work, varying in complexity
- Tight-knit CBD firm; energetic and social culture
- Training and mentoring offered with a big emphasis on growing your skill set
2-5 PQE Property & Private Client Lawyer
Learn moreDunedin, Otago
Full time
- Lucrative salaries and benefits available
- No visa needed for NZ passport holders
- Opportunities across multiple practice areas
International law experience in Australia for 3+ PQE NZ qualified lawyers and experienced legal support candidates
Learn moreHamilton, Waikato
Full time
- Leadership position
- Attractive Rem package
- Tight-knit culture
Own HSEQ. Drive smarter systems. Lead critical risk and continuous improvement in a high-impact civil construction leadership role.
Learn moreNew Plymouth, Taranaki
Full time
- Work closely with a diverse portfolio of agricultural & farming clients
- Move beyond compliance into strategic business & farm advisory
- Flexible working, career progression & a supportive team culture
Join a leading CA firm as an Agri BAS Accountant, offering career progression, flexible working and the chance to make a real impact. Apply Now!!
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Pathway potential
- CBD location + generous salary
- Collaborative culture
Exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Immigration Lawyer to join a well-established Christchurch law firm.
Learn moreInvercargill Southland
Full time
- Competitive salary and genuine career progression
- Thrive in a supportive, people-first firm culture
- Regular social events and team activities
Take the next step in your accounting career with a respected CA firm offering flexibility, development and genuine progression. Apply Now!!
Learn moreHear what people say about us.
Senior Solicitor, Private Practice Firm
Hamilton
Lawyer, Regional Law Firm
Auckland
Legal Executive, Law Firm
Waikato
BAS Accountant, Tax Accounting Firm
Christchurch
HR Manager, Electrical Distribution Network
Senior Associate (Property), Mid-tier National Firm
Christchurch
National Sales Manager, National Retailer
Partner, Large Full Service Firm
Dunedin
Chief Operating Officer, National Advisory Practice
Dunedin
Team Leader, Planning, Local Council
Junior Solicitor, Mid Sized Law Firm
Christchurch
Lawyer, Mid-tier Law Firm
Auckland
Managing Partner, Full Service Law Firm
Waikato
Practice Manager, Boutique Law Firm
Waikato
Junior Solicitor, Regional Law Firm
Queenstown
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 Legal recruitment across the regional market. Specialising in legal support and professional appointments in the Waikato, Nelson and Invercargill markets
Contact Holly on 021 229 9634 or hollyc@fluidrecruitment.co.nz
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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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