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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
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- Work alongside a pre-eminent Family Legal Aid provider
- Build your litigation experience
- Innovative and progressive private practice
Relationship Property + Family Violence + COCA Lawyer.
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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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- Unique leadership opportunity + CBD location
- Flexible work arrangements + non-hierarchical culture
- Genuine pathway to partner + generous salary
Lead, cultivate and grow an employment practice!
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- Expand on your skillset with support from senior team members
- Maintain a high quality of work for a diverse client portfolio
- Plenty of client contact on offer
Provide advisory services to a mix of commercial clients. Your professional development will be heavily supported to get the most out of your career
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- Competitive salary package whilst living in the scenic Taranaki region
- Work within a close knit, supportive team
- Direct client exposure & advisory work
manage client portfolios, prepare financial statements, tax returns, and provide compliance and advisory services.
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- Competitive salary package whilst living in the nations capitol
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Manage a varied client portfolio, deliver BAS, Tax and advisory services, review reports, and mentor juniors to ensure expert tailored client advice.
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- Competitive salary package
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- Collaborative, national firm with clear growth pathways and ongoing support
Join a leading mid-tier firm in Christchurch offering a $90K+ package, genuine career progression, and true work-life balance. As a Senior Accountant, ...
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Full time
- Respected Tier 2 company
- Attractive Rem package
- Strong future workload
Great opportunities for experienced civil estimators. Roles available in Hamilton and Tauranga.
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- Step into a senior role with opportunities for career progression.
- Flexible working and genuine work-life balance
- Competitive salary package whilst living in beautiful sunny Nelson.
Prepare financial statements and tax returns, provide business advisory services, and support clients with compliance and financial decision-making.
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- Exciting Career growth opportunity
- Above market remuneration
- Opportunity to work with a supportive and forward-thinking organisation
Great career growth opportunities + above market remuneration + central location
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- $110K-$150K + Chartership support in a growing Waikato consultancy
- Hands-on projects with site travel, 3D modelling & client engagement
- End-to-end mechanical design role across plant, piping & site commissioning
Own impactful projects from concept to commissioning in a thriving, growth-focused engineering team.
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- Exposure to premium, internationally connected corporate work without leaving NZ
- Play a key role on sophisticated transactions with real client interactions
- Join a high-performing, collaborative team with clear and supported progression
Join a leading corporate team advising on high profile transactions domestically and internationally with real autonomy and career progression.
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- Full client ownership and be the main point of contact
- Enjoy work-life balance, WFH options and generous benefits
- Significant opportunity to grow
Run and manage a portfolio of clients with one of Hawkes Bay best local teams. Flexibility with varied and rewarding work
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- Northshore location, full-time, in-office role offering long-term stability
- Friendly, close-knit team culture in a relaxed coastal office
- Varied legal secretarial support
A Supportive, Social Team in a Beachside Location
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- Senior leadership role working alongside Directors
- Drive AI, automation and system improvements across the firm
- Competitive salary package and flexible working culture
You will be responsible for ensuring the firm runs efficiently, remains accountable, and continues to improve, freeing up the Directors to focus on cl ...
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- Specialist boutique firm with top-tier clientele and real estate projects
- Lean team meaning no competition to be involved in certain transactions
- Rapid growth opportunity to carve out an impressive career in real estate
Excellent opportunity for an intermediate property solicitor looking to take their skill-set to the next level with large scale projects.
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- Enjoy the Queenstown/Wanaka lifestyle
- Be part of a team passionate about the region and sustainability
- A group who truly values and develops their team
lead group consolidation, statutory reporting and audit, ensuring accurate, compliant financial reporting.
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Full time
- Enjoy the Queenstown/Wanaka lifestyle
- Be part of a team passionate about the region and sustainability
- A group who truly values and develops their team
lead group consolidation, statutory reporting and audit, ensuring accurate, compliant financial reporting.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Firm in growth mode
- Grow and lead an immigration practice
- Supportive partners and strong support team
Start up an immigration practice with a firm looking to expand their size and services. Pathway for the right individual.
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- Dunedin based role with solid workload and lifestyle balance
- Clear progression and in-house training support
- Established business with strong safety culture and practical leadership
Experienced STMS (Practising) required for a full-time Dunedin role with a well-established South Island traffic management company. Steady pipeline o ...
Learn moreHear what people say about us.
Business Manager, Health and Safety Sector
General Manager, Full Service Law Firm
Waikato
Practice Manager, Boutique Law Firm
Waikato
Senior Associate (Property), Mid-tier National Firm
Christchurch
People and Culture Advisor, Mid-tier National Firm
Christchurch
Human Resources Advisor, National Wholesalers
Dunedin
HR Manager, Electrical Distribution Network
Managing Partner, Full Service Law Firm
Waikato
Chief Operating Officer, National Advisory Practice
Dunedin
Legal Executive, Law Firm
Waikato
Lawyer, Mid-tier Law Firm
Auckland
HR Manager, Regional Law Firm
Wellington
Registered Legal Executive, Mid Sized Law Firm
Christchurch
Lawyer, Top Tier Law Firm
Auckland
Legal PA, Law Firm
Hamilton
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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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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