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Our reputation is built on the success of the people we place, many of whom refer us to friends and colleagues, or become clients of ours at some stage in their careers.
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OUR APPROACH TO ENHANCING CAREERS
A Partner you can Trust
Looking for your next role, and going through an interview process can feel like a daunting prospect, we have been there too, and we get it.
We approach every part of a recruitment process with integrity and care. Every person within Fluid is employed because they share our core values; expertise, integrity and commitment.
Relationships not Transactions
We aim to work with candidates throughout their career from entry through to exit from the industry.
Many of our current clients are ex-candidates whom we have worked with in the past, which demonstrates the trust and confidence they have in our service and process.
Genuine Market Expertise
Unlike generalist agencies, here at Fluid all our consultants specialise solely in their own segmented sectors of the market.
This dedicated approach to industry verticals and regional markets enables us to hone our skills and build comprehensive market insight.
Industry Connections
Sometimes it is all about getting a candidate in front of the right person in an organisation.
Over the past twelve years we have developed relationships with some of New Zealand's leading commercial organisations and professional services firms, meaning we know who to talk to and how to get results where others cannot.
Getting to Know You
Our consultants take the time to get to know you, what makes you tick, and what you are wanting to achieve.
This helps us to be targeted in delivering only the most relevant and exciting opportunities, specific to your key requirements.
Post Placement Care
We want every interaction we have to be a positive one that adds genuine value to your career.
That's why our job doesn't just stop when you sign the contract. We'll be there every step of the way as you get settled into your new role to ensure that your integration is successful.
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A senior legal opportunity with a well-established New Zealand organisation, offering the chance to work across a broad range of commercial matters.
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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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