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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
- Competitive salary package + work-life balance.
- Supportive work environment + genuine mentorship.
- Well-established, growing practice.
Join a well-respected general practice firm on Auckland's North Shore and work on a wide range of private client matters under director mentorship.
Learn moreFull time
- Confidently manage files from start to finish
- You'll have the freedom to manage your own clients
- Work across a varied range of property matters
Join a growing Auckland law firm where you'll have genuine autonomy, strong support and the opportunity to play an important role in the firm.
Learn moreFull time
- Join a highly regarded property team
- Join a highly regarded property team
- North Shore location | Collaborative environment
Ready for your next move in property law? Apply now or get in touch to learn more.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Competitive salary package
- Flexible working and genuine work-life balance
- 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, ...
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Join a family friendly law firm as a legal secretary on a PT or FT basis
- Looking for an storng property legal secretary to support a team of 2-3 authors
- New office on the cusp of the city centre, with parking available nearby
A well-regarded law firm in Christchurch's CBD is looking for a Property Legal Secretary to join their team! See details below
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Full time
- Step into a senior role with opportunities for career progression.
- Flexible working and genuine work-life balance.
- Competitive salary package.
A fantastic opportunity for an experienced public practice Accountant to join a well-established Hamilton firm. You'll manage a diverse client portfol ...
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- Leadership role managing a small team
- Autonomy managing your own portfolio of clients
- Competitive salary package and flexible working policy
This opportunity offers the ideal balance between hands-on client work and team leadership, allowing you to remain technically involved while stepping ...
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- Join a reputable mid-tier firm in Hawkes Bay
- Flexible working and genuine work-life balance
- Competitive salary package and room for career progression
Manage a varied client portfolio, deliver BAS, tax, and advisory services, review reports, and mentor juniors to ensure expert and tailored client adv ...
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Full time
- Step into a senior role with opportunities for career progression.
- Flexible working and genuine work-life balance.
- Join a supportive team and culture
A fantastic opportunity for an experienced public practice Accountant to join a well-established Tauranga firm. You'll manage a diverse client portfol ...
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Full time
- Respected Tier 2 company
- Career progression opportunity
- Central Otago lifestyle
Experienced Contract / Project Manager wanted to lead civil infrastructure projects, drive commercial performance and deliver successful outcomes.
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Full time
- Senior engineering role with ownership and autonomy
- Shape long-term investment decisions across renewable generation assets
- Inform large-scale investment decisions that shape NZ's future
Drive the development of Mercury's 10-year capital investment plan, bringing together asset performance, risk and commercial insights.
Learn moreHamilton, Waikato
Full time
- Join the energy sector! Bring your transferable skills
- Develop your skills in analytical thinking and commercial judgement
- Help shape Mercury's 10-year investment plan across renewable generation assets
Support Mercury's 10-year capital investment plan through asset performance analysis, risk assessment and financial modelling
Learn moreRotorua Bay of Plenty
Full time
- Senior engineering role with ownership and autonomy
- Shape long-term investment decisions across renewable generation assets
- Inform large-scale investment decisions that shape NZ's future
Drive the development of Mercury's 10-year capital investment plan, bringing together asset performance, risk and commercial insights.
Learn moreHamilton, Waikato
Full time
- Senior engineering role with ownership and autonomy
- Shape long-term investment decisions across renewable generation assets
- Inform large-scale investment decisions that shape NZ's future
Drive the development of Mercury's 10-year capital investment plan, bringing together asset performance, risk and commercial insights.
Learn moreTauranga Bay of Plenty
Full time
- Senior engineering role with ownership and autonomy
- Shape long-term investment decisions across renewable generation assets
- Inform large-scale investment decisions that shape NZ's future
Drive the development of Mercury's 10-year capital investment plan, bringing together asset performance, risk and commercial insights.
Learn moreNewmarket Auckland
Full time
- Join the energy sector! Bring your transferable skills
- Develop your skills in analytical thinking and commercial judgement
- Help shape Mercury's 10-year investment plan across renewable generation assets
Support Mercury's 10-year capital investment plan through asset performance analysis, risk assessment and financial modelling
Learn morePort Nelson Nelson
Full time
- Varied general practice work across property, commercial and private client matt
- One of our long standing client relationships, a great to be working with again.
- Highly regarded Practice offering autonomy, client exposure & career development
Nelson's legal market is busy! With firms focused on getting the right people in place for 2027. Explore this exciting Associate opportunity.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Competitive salary of $170K-$180K+, with flexibility for the right person
- Play a key role in the growth of an established commercial construction business
- Senior leadership position with autonomy and the ability to influence business
Are you an experienced commercial construction leader ready to take on a General Manager role for a well-established commercial construction company?
Learn morePort Nelson Nelson
Full time
- Varied secretarial and legal administration responsibilities
- Supportive, collaborative team with an established Nelson firm
- Interesting legal work and opportunities to develop your skills
Manage legal files, prepare documents and support experienced lawyers in a varied role with an established Nelson law firm.
Learn moreHamilton, Waikato
Full time
- Varied civil and commercial litigation with genuine autonomy
- Flexible working and a supportive, collaborative team
- Quality work, direct client contact and career progression
Manage varied civil litigation matters, advise clients and develop your advocacy skills with a respected Waikato law firm.
Learn moreHear what people say about us.
Team Leader, Planning, Local Council
Practice Manager, Corporate Law Firm
Wellington
Candidate, Project Management Organisation
Christchurch
Director, Accounting Firm
Wellington
Human Resources Advisor, National Wholesalers
Dunedin
Registered Legal Executive, South Island Law Firm
Christchurch
Director, National CA Firm
Hamilton
Partner, Large Full Service Firm
Dunedin
Workflow Manager, National Energy Provider
Dunedin
Partner, General Practice Law Firm
Waikato
Managing Director, Accounting Firm
Dunedin
National Sales Manager, National Retailer
Junior Solicitor, Mid Sized Law Firm
Christchurch
Senior Solicitor, Private Practice Firm
Hamilton
Legal Executive, Law Firm
Dunedin
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
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
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
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
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
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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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