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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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- Take a leadership position delivering Three Waters infrastructure projects.
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- Make an impact with an aspirational network
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- Lead the delivery of residential, commercial and industrial projects.
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- Work across a diverse portfolio of Auckland projects.
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Design and deliver stormwater networks, attenuation systems, hydraulic modelling and drainage solutions across Auckland land development projects.
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Full time
- Elevate your career within a dynamic electrical-focused environment
- Work across diverse, complex projects in energy, infrastructure, and industrial
- Competitive Salary and relocation assistance
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- Grow your career with exposure to civil structural and geotechnical engineering.
- Learn from experienced engineers and develop your design skills across projects.
- Build a foundation for long-term career progression within a supportive team.
Develop civil designs, undertake earthworks calculations and assist with stormwater, wastewater and water supply infrastructure.
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Full time
- Elevate your career within a dynamic electrical-focused environment
- Work across diverse, complex projects in energy, infrastructure, and industrial
- Competitive Salary and relocation assistance
Join Falcon Electrical during a defining period of growth, with major and technically complex projects, and genuine career progression.
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Temporary role. Partner with business leaders, deliver financial insights, drive budgeting and forecasting, and support informed business decisions.
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- Competitive salary package + work-life balance.
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- Well-established, growing practice.
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- Confidently manage files from start to finish
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- Direct client contact + real mentorship.
- Career development + responsibility for your own matters.
- Great firm culture + work-life balance.
Join a team of legal experts at a well-established South Auckland general practice firm, working across a broad range of commercial matters alongside ...
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Full time
- Competitive salary package
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- 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, ...
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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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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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