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The recruitment market is complex and it can be costly to careers and company bottom lines to get it wrong.
We pride ourselves on delivering bespoke solutions that achieve sustainable long term outcomes for both companies and individuals.
Fluid Recruitment
EXPERTS IN SPECIALIST
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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Featured Jobs
Full time
- Award-winning Auckland CBD firm.
- Variety of major property matters.
- Join a lively and collaborative team.
Advance your career by joining a leading firm with an award-winning team.
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- $140k-$160k salary + vehicle, phone & laptop
- Technical leadership with hands-on PLC, controls & automation projects
- Relocate to Hawke's Bay for beaches, wineries, hot summers & an outstanding life
Take ownership of a growing automation function with the autonomy to shape projects, processes and technical direction.
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Contract/Temp
- Lead a significant commercial project in Christchurch
- Take genuine ownership across the full project lifecycle
- Work alongside an experienced and collaborative construction team
Are you an experienced Commercial Project Manager looking for your next opportunity in Christchurch?
Learn moreWellington Central, Wellington
Full time
- Central location
- Great firm, great benefits
- Commercial, civil, and construction litigation
Looking for your next move with room to grow?
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Full time
- Work on projects that few others in NZ get exposure to.
- Immerse yourself in exciting industries like aerospace
- Excellent salary, flexible working and genuine career progression
Work on cutting-edge automation projects across aerospace, robotics and advanced manufacturing with one of NZ's leading engineering consultancies.
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- Remote working opportunities.
- Long term career growth.
- Fantastic work life balance!
Hawkes Bay has a small, but busy market. We're seeing strong demand for Solicitors at every level. If you've been considering a move, get in touch!
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Full time
- Take technical ownership of a newly built digital marketplace
- Hands-on engineering role with genuine leadership scope
- Shape the platform, technical direction and future development team
Take ownership of a newly built digital marketplace as it moves into live operation. Hands-on senior engineering role with real technical influence, e ...
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Full time
- Play a key role in Service Delivery, supporting safe and efficient network ope
- Bring your practical experience to outage planning and scheduling processes
- Join a collaborative environment that supports your ongoing development
Plan, prioritise, and manage applications for planned outage projects across the Wellington Electricity network, ensuring safe network access
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Full time
- Be the go-to expert for IT and Operations
- Be part of a highly respected team
You will have the opportunity to influence how systems are used, improve operational efficiency, introduce better ways of working and help shape the o ...
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Full time
- Join a firm with an impressive reputation
- Work with a supportive team & strong mentors
- 3 - 7 yr PQE
Assume the position of 2IC to the senior associates in the commercial property team while enjoying direct access to the partners.
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Full time
Varied and interesting work, have the ability to get regular court work.
Learn morePenrose Auckland
Part time
- 20-25hours Monday-Friday
- Flexible start and finish times
Central location, flexible start and finish times.
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- In-house role with a globally recognised brand
- Work closely with the business and senior stakeholders
- Broad role with plenty of variety
Are you an experienced commercial lawyer looking to step into a broad in-house role with a global brand?
Learn moreDunedin, Otago
Full time
- A highly respected organisation offering challenging work and family-flexibility
- Guidance from experienced in-house leaders while building your expertise
- Join a growing Risk & Compliance team and help drive business improvement
An excellent opportunity for someone returning to the workforce or seeking greater flexibility while continuing to grow their professional career.
Learn moreDunedin, Otago
Full time
- Build H&S capability while driving practical safety improvements.
- Shape safety culture with the autonomy to lead and support to grow.
- Join a successful multi-site organisation with an exciting growth trajectory.
An excellent opportunity to combine hands-on engagement, providing pragmatic advice and working alongside teams to drive practical safety improvements
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- Step up your Legal Executive career
- Join a leading Auckland property finance team
- Quality work. Real autonomy. Career growth
Ready to take your Legal Executive career up a level? Join a leading Auckland firm and work alongside top-tier practitioners
Learn moreManukau Auckland
Full time
- Well established and respected Manukau office.
- Varity of private client work.
- Work on high profile matters alongside a partner of the firm.
Recognised as strong players across the mid-tier space, my client is now seeking a 3+ year PQE Senior Solicitor to join their team.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Full Time or School Hours
- Hybrid (One Day WFH)
- Large Organisation
Payroll Professionals | Expressions of Interest Interested in hearing about payroll opportunities in the market? We're looking to connect with Payroll ...
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- Well established Auckland CBD firm.
- Work across a broad variety of property matters
- Access to tier one work in a boutique setting.
My client is a well-established law firm recognised as leaders in the Property and Commercial space. My client is now seeking a 5-7-year PQE Property ...
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Part time
- Competitive Salary & strong pipeline of work
- Opportunity to work on large-scale civil and earthmoving projects
- Join an established business with genuine opportunities to develop and progress
Are you an experienced Construction Surveyor looking for a local role with a well-established civil construction company?
Learn moreHear what people say about us.
Legal Executive, Law Firm
Dunedin
People and Culture Advisor, Mid-tier National Firm
Christchurch
People and Culture Advisor, Mid-tier National Firm
Christchurch
Senior Associate (Corporate), Top-tier National Firm
Christchurch
Chief Operating Officer, National Advisory Practice
Dunedin
Solicitor, Law Firm
Nelson
Partner, Large South Island Law Firm
Christchurch
National Sales Manager, National Retailer
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Christchurch
Team Leader, Planning, Local Council
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Wellington
General Manager, Full Service Law Firm
Waikato
Commercial Associate, Large Full Service Firm
Christchurch
HR Manager, Electrical Distribution Network
Registered Legal Executive, South Island Law Firm
Christchurch
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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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