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Fluid Recruitment
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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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- Highly successful, full-service firm in Auckland, CBD
- Social, chatty and friendly team environment
- Interesting work, spanning property, commercial and finance
An excellent next move for an experienced property solicitor.
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- Enjoy a competitive base salary + a great additional benefits package
- Be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry
- Take on a project leadership and mentoring capacity for junior and intermediates
Lead cutting-edge automation design projects. High-impact role, great team culture, and serious variety in your work.
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- Enjoy a competitive base salary + a great additional benefits package
- Be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry
- Take on a project leadership and mentoring capacity for junior and intermediates
Lead cutting-edge automation design projects. High-impact role, great team culture, and serious variety in your work.
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- Work across a wide variety of planning and development projects
- Join a small, experienced team where collaboration and growth are encouraged
- Competitive, above market renumeration package
Working directly with long-term clients in the residential sector and collaborating with senior planners
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- Manage diverse client portfolios with tailored accounting and tax services
- Step into leadership, with clear progression opportunities in a growing firm
- Flexible work environment with WFH opportunities and early Summer finishes!
Provide accounting, tax and advisory services to this firms highly regarded medium-large sized client portfolio
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- Enjoy competitive renumeration + medical insurance
- Be part of cutting edge projects
- Join an energetic and innovative team
Are you a detail-driven estimator with a knack for turning complex manufacturing drawings into accurate, competitive quotes?
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- Looking for skilled Legal Assistants: Property, Trust & Estates, or Litigation
- Multiple roles available; starting pre Christmas & continuing long term...
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looking for a skilled Legal Assistant to join a busy and professional legal team, supporting areas such as Property, Trusts & Estates, or Litigation.
Learn moreQueenstown, Otago
Full time
Fantastic opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join a growing company with a strong pipeline of projects and a clear strategy for success.
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- Support Real Estate Partners with varied legal admin tasks
- Modern CBD offices and a people-first culture
- Enjoy top training and professional development
Step into a busy, high-performing Real Estate team and enjoy meaningful work, great support, and an award-winning culture.
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Full time
- Highly collaborative culture
- Individualised pathway to progression
- Genuine work-life balance + flexible working arrangements available
Broad and interesting mix of civil, commercial, and regulatory litigation matters.
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Full time
- Mentor junior staff members + CBD location
- Flexible work arrangements + non-hierarchical culture
- Genuine pathway to partner + lateral partner move
Senior Associate/Partner with an aptitude to build up a practice over a 12-18 month period. Networking and business development skills essential.
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- Drive efficiency and innovation in a high-performing in-house legal team
- Flexible/hybrid working to support work-life balance
- Build your career in a supportive, high-performing environment
This is a hands-on advisory role spanning corporate, regulatory, technology, and commercial matters.
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Full time
- Progressive firm + lifestyle location
- Thriving social committee + non-hierarchical culture
- Genuine career progression + annual bonus
Practice quality law whilst enjoying a lifestyle location that is second to none!
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- Use your legal expertise to help businesses navigate compliance confidently
- Prioritise work/life balance in a supportive, flexible environment.
- Integrate technology with legal to create smarter, easier compliance solutions
This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the intersection of law and technology, helping businesses navigate complex legislation with confidence.
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Full time
- Flexibility in hours and the ability to work from home
- Excellent firm that has an outstanding reputation in the market
- Great perks | After work activities & drinks and an active social club
Join a superb CA firm in central Dunedin, taking on compliance duties but also advisory work and the ability to liaise directly with clients
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- Competitive hourly rates plus weekend and night premiums
- Structured training and clear career development pathways
- Enjoy work-life balance in scenic South Otago
Live and work in beautiful Otago - roles available in Dunedin, Oamaru or Balclutha. Competitive hourly rate + allowances + Vehicle use + Medical insur ...
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Full time
- Work on varied and interesting property and commercial matters
- Be part of a supportive, high-performing team environment
- Enjoy an incredible lifestyle in beautiful Queenstown
Exciting Legal Executive role in Queenstown - handle property, subdivisions & commercial work while enjoying a supportive team and stunning location.
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- Join a firm with a reputation for excellence
- Will suit a highly motivated accountant with at least 2+ years NZ experience
- Excellent remuneration package | Salary higher than most firms in the market
This BAS Intermediate Accountant is primarily responsible for compliance work and long term getting more advisory duties as they progress their career
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- Lucrative salaries and benefits available
- Locations include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth
- Opportunities across a range of practice areas
International law experience in Australia for NZ qualified lawyers with at least three years of PQE.
Learn moreTauranga Bay of Plenty
Full time
A well regarded law firm in Tauranga is looking to bring on a family lawyer with 3 or more years of post qualification experience.
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Registered Legal Executive, Mid Sized Law Firm
Christchurch
Workflow Manager, National Energy Provider
Dunedin
Senior Associate (Corporate), Top-tier National Firm
Christchurch
People and Culture Advisor, Mid-tier National Firm
Christchurch
Chief Financial Officer, Electrical Distribution Network
Waikato
Senior Associate (Property), Mid-tier National Firm
Christchurch
HR Co-ordinator, Public Practice Firm
Christchurch
HR Manager, Regional Law Firm
Wellington
Partner, Large South Island Law Firm
Christchurch
Litigation Solicitor, Large Full Service Firm
Christchurch
People Advisor, Shipping Port
Otago
Candidate, Project Management Organisation
Christchurch
Intermediate BAS Accountant, National Accounting Firm
Christchurch
Practice Manager, Boutique Law Firm
Waikato
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Auckland
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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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