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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
Christchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- $100 - $150K + Company vehicle and phone provided
- Large-scale wastewater renewal and civil infrastructure projects
- Strong pipeline of secured work and career progression opportunities
Are you an experienced Civil Project Manager looking to lead major infrastructure projects across Canterbury and the South Island?
Learn moreWellington Central, Wellington
Full time
- Highly regarded firm in Wellington
- Grow your career in their specialist environment
- Variety of commercial and corporate matters
Broad commercial role offering quality work, direct client exposure and genuine opportunities for career development.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Lucrative salaries and benefits available
- Locations include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth
- Opportunities across multiple practice areas
International law experience in Australia for NZ qualified lawyers with at least three years of PQE.
Learn moreHamilton, Waikato
Full time
- An excellent opportunity for career development
- A friendly, supportive, and down-to-earth team culture
- Get high quality exposure to a range of interesting matters
A great opportunity has arisen within the commercial property space for a Senior Solicitor - Associate within an excellent Waikato firm.
Learn moreFull time
- Commercial Property / Real Estate experience required
- 2+ years PQE
- High quality & varied work!
A fantastic opportunity to work within one of New Zealand's strongest Property and Project teams!
Learn moreThorndon Wellington
Full time
- A Port that's growing for the future of Wellington and Central New Zealand
- Work closely with trusted contractors and specialist consultants
- Perfect if you love continuous improvement!
Utilise your asset management experience across a diverse infrastructure portfolio in a fast-paced environment
Learn morePort Nelson Nelson
Full time
- Step into a senior role with opportunities for career progression.
- Flexible working and genuine work-life balance
- Competitive salary package whilst living in beautiful sunny Nelson.
Prepare financial statements and tax returns, provide business advisory services, and support clients with compliance and financial decision-making.
Learn moreNew Plymouth, Taranaki
Full time
- Competitive salary package whilst living in the scenic Taranaki region
- Flexible working and genuine work-life balance
- Direct client exposure & advisory work
manage client portfolios, prepare financial statements, tax returns, and provide compliance and advisory services.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Highly collaborative culture
- Individualised pathway to progression
- Genuine work-life balance + flexible working arrangements available
High-quality corporate law with a highly regarded national firm.
Learn moreFull time
- Lucrative salaries and benefits available
- Locations include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Adelaide
- Opportunities across a range of practice areas
International law experience in Australia for NZ qualified lawyers with at least three years of PQE.
Learn moreFull time
- NZ-admitted lawyer with minimum 3 years' family law experience
- Excellent drafting and advocacy skills
- Strong understanding of key areas of family law
A well-respected client of mine is seeking a Family Lawyer with a minimum of three years' solid experience to join their highly regarded Family team.
Learn moreFull time
- Communicate clearly & professionally with clients, real estate agents & lenders
- Ensure deadlines are met and all processes comply with legal standards
- Prepare and manage all documentation related to property conveyancing
My client is a modern, client-focused law firm committed to providing exceptional service in property law and conveyancing.
Learn moreFull time
- PQE gained exclusively in family law
- Experience in Care of Children proceedings
- Experience in Family Violence proceedings and Oranga Tamariki matters
I am seeking a motivated family lawyer to join a well-respected firm in the CBD, working exclusively in family law litigation.
Learn morePukekohe Auckland
Full time
- NZ-admitted lawyer with minimum 3 years' experience in family law
- Strong understanding of key areas of family law
- Motivated work ethic and willingness to grow
Pukekohe based law firm seeking a Family Lawyer to join their highly regarded Family Team.
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- Represent clients in the Employment Court, High Court, ERA
- Advise on disputes, personal grievances, and workplace misconduct investigations
- Facilitate mediation and alternative dispute resolution
A well-respected client is seeking an ambitious Employment Lawyer to join their team in Auckland.
Learn moreFull time
- 5 years post-admission experience with solid family law expertise
- Confident managing files independently and advising clients on complex matters
- A genuine pathway to a Team Leader role
A highly successful and growing client is seeking an experienced Family Lawyer to join their Pukekohe team.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Established firm looking for a Private Client Legal Assistant to join their team
- Prepare & format legal documents, correspondence and client materials
- CBD location + Above market rate salary + Reduced hours for the right candidate
Join a friendly & high performing law firm in a prime CBD location as a Trust & Estates legal secretary. Apply now!
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Long standing and reputable firm in central Christchurch
- Offers life insurance, birthday leave and competitive salary
- Fantastic opportunity for professional development
Property & Private Client 2+ PQE Solicitor Opportunity
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Clear pathway for progression and opportunities to lead
- Get high job satisfaction and excel your career further
- Comprehensive range of benefits and initiatives to empower you
Fluid Legal is delighted to be partnering exclusively with Pier Law as they search for a Senior Lawyer experienced in General Practice Law.
Learn moreDunedin, Otago
Full time
- Lucrative salaries and benefits available
- No visa needed for NZ passport holders
- Opportunities across multiple practice areas
International law experience in Australia for 3+ PQE NZ qualified lawyers and experienced legal support candidates
Learn moreHear what people say about us.
Solicitor, Law Firm
Nelson
Business Administrator, Accountancy Practice
Dunedin
People and Culture Advisor, Mid-tier National Firm
Christchurch
Junior Solicitor, Regional Law Firm
Queenstown
Partner, General Practice Law Firm
Waikato
Lawyer, Top Tier Law Firm
Auckland
Legal Executive, Law Firm
Waikato
BAS Accountant, Tax Accounting Firm
Christchurch
Commercial Associate, Large Full Service Firm
Christchurch
Director, National CA Firm
Hamilton
Senior Associate (Corporate), Top-tier National Firm
Christchurch
Candidate, Project Management Organisation
Christchurch
Director, Accounting Firm
Wellington
Lawyer, Mid-tier Law Firm
Auckland
Chief Financial Officer, Electrical Distribution Network
Waikato
OUR TEAM
Speak to a Consultant
Peter leads Fluid Recruitment as Managing Director. He utilises his extensive experience to deliver senior and executive appointments for our legal, commercial and finance divisions.
Contact Peter on 021 278 8653 or peter@fluidrecruitment.com
Tom manages our Engineering Division. His focus is on the electrical distribution sector, working with asset owners across NZ on technical and executive vacancies.
Contact Tom on 021 348 016 or tom@fluidrecruitment.co.nz
Jason is a Principal Consultant in our Commercial division, based in the Dunedin office. He recruits IT, sales and administration vacancies nationwide.
Contact Jason on 020 4151 6215 or jason.sutton@fluidrecruitment.co.nz
Marlene is a Principal Consultant in our accounting and finance division. She focuses on corporate, commercial, and public practice accounting sectors.
Contact Marlene on 027 558 8345 or marlene@fluidrecruitment.co.nz
Holly specialises in In-House Legal recruitment on a national basis. Managing a team internally, she works with Private & Public Sector clients and across a range of industries.
Contact Holly on 021 229 9634 or hollyc@fluidrecruitment.co.nz
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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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