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- Provide high-impact legal support in New Zealand's dynamic energy sector.
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A prominent player in New Zealand's energy sector is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join their Wellington team.
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- Immediate start through to 30 April 2026
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We are partnering with a well-established and growing organisation on the Gold Coast to appoint a Financial Controller.
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- Highly collaborative culture
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As we head into the final weeks of the year, many businesses across New Zealand find themselves navigating a familiar challenge: increased demand, tighter deadlines, and teams stretched thin heading into the summer holidays. While it’s tempting to hold off on recruitment until January, bringing on temporary staff before the Christmas break can be one…
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As we head into the final stretch of the year, many people assume recruitment slows down, but it’s actually one of the best times to think about your next move. ✨ Across our specialist divisions, Fluid Legal, Fluid Construction, Fluid Finance, and Fluid Engineering, we are seeing consistent demand as clients prepare for 2025. Many…
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In New Zealand’s energy sector, career growth doesn’t always follow a straight line. The reality is that our organisations are smaller and flatter in structure than larger international utilities. This means climbing the ladder often requires taking a step sideways (or two). The same applies for many industries across the country, especially in regional New…
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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
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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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