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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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Featured Jobs
Christchurch, Canterbury
Contract/Temp
- Immediate start through to late April/May
- Queenstown Based (Onsite, not remote)
Experienced Interim CFO or Financial Controller required for immediate start, supporting senior leadership with financial control, insight and deliver ...
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Full time
- An exciting blend of new build and maintenance works
- Work autonomously and take lead on a range of exciting projects
- The chance to work in a tight-knit, collaborative team environment
Utilise your skills as a mechanical fitter and technician on a variety of specialist jobs across the Otago region!
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Contract/Temp
- Immediate start through to late April/May
Experienced Interim CFO or Financial Controller required for immediate start, supporting senior leadership with financial control, insight and deliver ...
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- Work alongside a pre-eminent Family Legal Aid provider
- Build your litigation experience
- Innovative and progressive private practice
Relationship Property + Family Violence + COCA Lawyer.
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- Senior partner-aligned legal support role within a top performing corporate team
- Broad, autonomous position blending Legal Support, EA, and LE- style work
- City Location + 1 day WFH + genuine career progression in a friendly team
This is an opportunity for a senior, commercially minded legal support/ EA/ PA professional who wants more than a traditional support role. Apply now!
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Full time
- Design drainage, treatment, and retention systems using modelling
- Provide stormwater advice across infrastructure and land development projects
- Drive sustainability and water quality improvements through practical solutions
A technical engineering role focused on designing stormwater systems and delivering solutions that enhance the wider community.
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Full time
- Major role in growing finance team
- Genuine commercial influence
- Award winning and recognised business in the heart of Rotorua
We are partnering with a fast-growing commercial business seeking a dynamic Financial Controller to lead their financial strategy.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Design, program, and commission industrial automation systems
- Troubleshoot, maintain, and optimise machinery on-site
- Work in a supportive, skilled team with career growth opportunities
Lead, program, and optimise automated machinery in a hands-on engineering role with growth, variety, and excellent perks.
Learn moreMount Wellington Auckland
Full time
- Join an industry leader in asset management
- Role with broad scope and business exposure
- Auckland Office - Sylvia Park with free parking
Manage long-term strategic asset planning, maintenance, & delivery that maximises value for a trust owned, community centric network
Learn moreWhakatane Bay of Plenty
Full time
- Join an industry leader in asset management
- Role with broad scope and business exposure
- Whakatane Office - Bay of Plenty - sun and coastal lifestyle
Manage long-term strategic asset planning, maintenance, & delivery that maximises value for a trust owned, community centric network
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- Lead complex fire engineering projects from concept to certification
- Author FEBs, risk assessments & fire strategies for high-profile builds.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions.
Join a dynamic team delivering complex fire engineering solutions across high-profile building projects.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Work on varied building services projects in Christchurch
- Grow your electrical design skills with full project exposure.
- Earn $100-$140K in a supportive, collaborative team.
Great role for an electrical designer seeking hands-on project work, skill development, and a collaborative team.
Learn moreFull time
- Work on varied building services projects in Auckland
- Grow your electrical design skills with full project exposure.
- Earn $100-$140K in a supportive, collaborative team.
Great role for an electrical designer seeking hands-on project work, skill development, and a collaborative team.
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- Short pathway to Equity Partner
- No existing client base is required
- Play a meaningful role in the future of a reputable firm
Genuine short pathway to equity partner with no existing client base required.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Lead complex fire engineering projects from concept to certification
- Author FEBs, risk assessments & fire strategies for high-profile builds.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions.
Join a dynamic team delivering complex fire engineering solutions across high-profile building projects.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Unique leadership opportunity + CBD location
- Flexible work arrangements + non-hierarchical culture
- Genuine pathway to partner + generous salary
Lead, cultivate and grow an employment practice!
Learn moreFull time
- Short pathway to Equity Partner
- No existing client base is required
- Play a meaningful role in the future of a reputable firm
Genuine short pathway to equity partner with no existing client base required.
Learn moreFull time
- Lead the design of HVAC, hydraulics, and energy systems
- Produce high-quality, code-compliant documentation & provide technical guidance
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
Join a dynamic building services team delivering innovative, efficient mechanical solutions across commercial and public sector projects.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Lead the design of HVAC, hydraulics, and energy systems
- Produce high-quality, code-compliant documentation & provide technical guidance
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
Join a dynamic building services team delivering innovative, efficient mechanical solutions across commercial and public sector projects.
Learn moreDunedin, Otago
Full time
- A position offering higher responsibility and visibility across leadership.
- Stability, development, and the chance to shape meaningful work.
- Industry renound for achieving career momentum.
Lead core finance activity, strengthen systems, and deliver insights that advance processes and support smarter decisions.
Learn moreHear what people say about us.
Intermediate BAS Accountant, National Accounting Firm
Christchurch
Candidate, Project Management Organisation
Christchurch
Legal PA, Law Firm
Hamilton
Partner, Large Full Service Firm
Dunedin
Policy Team Leader, Local Government
Waikato
HR Manager, Electrical Distribution Network
Lawyer, Regional Law Firm
Auckland
Chief Operating Officer, National Advisory Practice
Dunedin
HR Co-ordinator, Public Practice Firm
Christchurch
Business Administrator, Accountancy Practice
Dunedin
Legal Executive, Law Firm
Dunedin
General Manager, Full Service Law Firm
Waikato
Partner, General Practice Law Firm
Waikato
Team Leader, Planning, Local Council
Area Sales Manager, National Engineering Supplier
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In a Crowded Market, Getting It Right Matters More
Across the Civil Engineering and RMA planning markets, we’re seeing a noticeable lift in candidate activity, with many roles attracting strong application volumes. While this is a positive shift compared to recent years, higher volume doesn’t always translate into better hiring outcomes. Increased applications often bring: A broader range of capability and experience More speculative…
The Future of Planning Roles Under RMA Reform: What to Expect
With yesterday’s RMA reforms announced, recruitment in planning and policy is set for a shift, not just in numbers, but in the skills that are most in demand. Planners who can interpret and implement the new legislation The transition period will be complex, with both the old RMA and the new system running in parallel….
Keep Your Business Moving: The Benefits of Temp Staff Before the Holidays
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…
Why the End of the Year Is the Perfect Time to Explore New Opportunities
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…
Why a Sideways Step Can Be the Smartest Career Move
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…
The Modern Legal Secretary: A Career with Impact
The legal industry in New Zealand has undergone a transformation, and nowhere is this more evident than in the role of the legal secretary. If you’ve previously worked in a law firm and found it rigid or hierarchical, or if you’re considering a career in legal support, now is the perfect time to explore the…
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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