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Wellington Central, Wellington
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- Use your legal expertise in a client-facing role driving practical compliance.
- Partner with senior stakeholders across a diverse range of organisations.
- Join a fast-growing legal tech business with autonomy & flexibility.
Move beyond traditional practice into a client-facing Legal Consultant role, applying your expertise in a practical, tech-enabled environment.
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Full time
- Full time role in a respected Christchurch firm with strong stability and supp
- Great mix of trust accounting, compliance and office coordination
- Chance to play an important part in smooth financial operations
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Full time
- Senior-level litigation/criminal support role; work on complex & varied matters
- Hands-on involvement across document production, court processes & liason etc
- Competitive remuneration + inclusive & collaborative culture + CBD location
An opportunity has arisen to join a well-regarded CBD-based law firm known looking for a Senior Litigation / Criminal Legal Secretary (or LE)
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- Relocate to the beautiful Hawkes Bay
- Experience in Commercial and / or Property law
- Join a team of legal champions!
A wonderful opportunity has arisen to work in one of Hawkes Bays' most establish and respected firms!
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- Relocate to the beautiful Hawkes Bay
- Experience in Commercial and / or Property law
- Join a team of legal champions!
A wonderful opportunity has arisen to work in one of Hawkes Bays' most establish and respected firms!
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Part time
- Partially or fully qualified candidates will be considered
- Purpose driven team and supportive close knit culture
- Central location and flexible hours to suit your availability
Immediate start, part-time contract role offering varied accounting work. Suits a capable bookkeeper or accountant who enjoys hands-on tasks.
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- Develop your skills and grow in the role
- Quality and varied workflow
- Join a firm that values work-life balance
Looking for varied work, a strong culture, flexibility, and a genuine focus on work-life balance? This one is for you!
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Full time
- Corporate/commercial focus
- Join a team that values work-life balance
- 7+ years PQE
Looking for an option with progression opportunities in the near future?
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- Well-established medium sized firm
- Varied and quality workflow
- Wellington CBD location
Looking for your next step up in a specialist property opportunity?
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Full time
- Small to medium-sized private business offering genuine growth and development
- Perfect for someone motivated to grow their finance career forward
- Full-time role in a social, supportive team that works well together
Step into a hands-on Team Lead role driving transactional finance, supporting a solid team, and supporting processes for a close knit small team.
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Full time
- Own capital projects end‑to‑end in a live industrial environment
- Be the go‑to engineer translating operational problems into real outcomes
- Trusted to make calls, backed to get things done
Join a reputable company offering generous remuneration and the opportunity to advance your career
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Full time
- Own capital projects end‑to‑end in a live industrial environment
- Be the go‑to engineer translating operational problems into real outcomes
- Trusted to make calls, backed to get things done
Join a reputable company offering generous remuneration and the opportunity to advance your career
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Full time
- Blended Payroll & HR
- Free On Street Parking
- City Location
Provide accurate payroll processing, support recruitment coordination and deliver high quality HR administration for a national organisation. Detail, ...
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Full time
- Own capital projects end‑to‑end in a live industrial environment
- Be the go‑to engineer translating operational problems into real outcomes
- Trusted to make calls, backed to get things done
Join a reputable company offering generous remuneration and the opportunity to advance your career in a hands‑on industrial project engineering role ...
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- High-performing team
- Growth opportunity
- Strong core values
Practice Property & Commercial law within a mid-sized Christchurch firm.
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- Mentoring from the best in the industry!
- Public and Commercial disputes focus
- Strong academic transcript required
A rare opportunity to join an energetic litigation team that you won't want to miss!
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- Leadership role managing a small team
- Autonomy managing your own portfolio of clients
- Competitive salary package and 2 WFH days
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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Full time
- Join a community-focused organisation with strong local roots
- Utilise your practical approach within a collaborative design environment
- Structured environment with mature processes and systems
Design, cost, and provide technical support to a varied range of electrical distribution projects for a well-built network
Learn moreQueenstown, Otago
Part time
- Part-time, within school hours
- Queenstown CBD
- A role with great growth potential
Newly created position within a highly regarded land development group. Great opportunity to gain broad insight into projects and the industry.
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Full time
- Strategic, operational and commercially focused role
- Leverage your strong people leadership experience
- Join the energy sector!
Lead a skilled and experienced team. Contribute to Taupo's local electrical infrastructure overseeing construction, maintenance, and fault response
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Partner, Large Full Service Firm
Dunedin
Senior Associate (Corporate), Top-tier National Firm
Christchurch
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Auckland
Practice Manager, Corporate Law Firm
Wellington
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Dunedin
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Christchurch
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Christchurch
Policy Team Leader, Local Government
Waikato
Legal Executive, Regional Law Firm
Hamilton
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Auckland
National Sales Manager, National Retailer
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Dunedin
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Central Otago
Legal Executive, Law Firm
Waikato
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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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