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The recruitment market is complex and it can be costly to careers and company bottom lines to get it wrong.
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Fluid Recruitment
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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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- Well-established North Shore firm.
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- Well-established local East Auckland firm.
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- Excellent incentives, company vehicle and comprehensive training
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- Flexible and WFH arrangements available
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- 'People-first' mindset approach; no hunger games environment
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- Competitive remuneration package + car park for Snr Associate level
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- Market-leading tech team working with major domestic and international clients
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Full time
- Continue developing your skills in a technical leadership role
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- Join a well-regarded people-focused, innovative, and forward-thinking culture
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- Well established Auckland CBD firm.
- Work across a broad variety of corporate and commercial matters.
- Access to tier one work in a specialist setting.
My client is a well-established law firm recognised as a leader in the Property and Commercial space, seeking a Corporate and Commercial Associate wit ...
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Full time
- Clear pathway for progression and opportunities to lead
- Strong emphasis on professional development and staff wellbeing
- An attractive package of benefits and people-focused initiatives
An excellent progression pathway supported by opportunities to lead, mentor, and influence the future direction of the practice
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Full time
- Broad in-house legal role
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- Attractive salary and benefits package
Are you an experienced lawyer looking for a broad, commercially focused role where you can make a real impact?
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Contract/Temp
- Generous salary, laptop & phone provided
- Step into a quality leadership role on a major civil infrastructure project
- Work alongside an experienced project team and build your experience across the
Are you an experienced Quality Engineer ready to take the next step into a Project Quality Manager role on a major civil infrastructure project?
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Full time
- Corporate & Commercial
- True progression pathway available
- Wellington CBD
A senior move, with somewhere to go.
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- 4+ year PQE
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An incredible opportunity has arisen in a well-established full-service firm in Hawkes Bay. This is a position for a Senior Solicitor or Associate loo ...
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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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