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We understand your challenges

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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Professionals placed across NZ and AU

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Our Specialist Teams

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Hear what people say about us.

Marlene takes the time to ensure she knows our business at a number of levels including expertise, culture, client base and expectations, so that she is matching the right fit. Her communication is fantastic, as is her follow up.

Managing Director, Accounting Firm

Dunedin

The genuinely consultative approach and depth of insight as legal specialists sets Fluid apart. The level of transparency and trust in the relationship has given us complete faith in Fluid’s ability to deliver positive outcomes for the firm.

Partner, Large South Island Law Firm

Christchurch

Holly and the team at Fluid worked harder for me than any other recruitment firm I've ever worked with. Holly was amazing, even securing me an interview with a firm that wasn't advertising. I highly recommend Holly and the Fluid team.

Legal Executive, Regional Law Firm

Christchurch

Holly provided great service from start to finish. She provided a detailed email summarising the experience, qualities and individual situation of each candidate that I was able to send directly to the hiring partner.

People and Culture Advisor, Mid-tier National Firm

Christchurch

He promptly followed up with me to see how the interviews went and to make sure that the culture/environment of the employer fits me well. He was also prompt in following up with the employer to enable me to secure a job offer within a very short period o

Intermediate BAS Accountant, National Accounting Firm

Christchurch

Chana has been a delight to work with, she understood what we wanted from day one. We recommend Fluid often.

Partner, General Practice Law Firm

Waikato

We appointed Peter to help us build our corporate office leadership team. We were pre-revenue, operating in a highly complex and competitive industry, and our requirements were complex. Peter delivered on all fronts for us.

Managing Director, Agribusiness Exporter

Central Otago

Jason has been super from start to finish. Not only did he go above and beyond when we asked for a last-minute temp, but he found us outstanding talent. When you do recruitment day in and day out, it makes a huge difference to have someone like Jason who

People Advisor, Shipping Port

Otago

Working with Jason at Fluid Recruitment has always been a simple, easy and personal process. His manner puts everyone he talks with at ease and he is able to hand pick the perfect candidates each time. He seems to know what you need before you do.

Business Manager, Health and Safety Sector

Highly recommend. In just a couple of days I went from discussing with Emeka what role I was looking for to signing a contract. Thanks Emeka for your help!

Junior Solicitor, Regional Law Firm

Queenstown

I found Holly great to work with, she keep me up to date throughout the whole process and I knew I could call her at any stage.

Senior Solicitor, Private Practice Firm

Hamilton

Hard to believe it’s been over a month already since I moved, and I just wanted to say thank you again for helping me get a role there. I’m loving it, my only regret is not joining sooner!

Junior Accountant, CA Firm

Dunedin

I have been very impressed with the time taken to understand our needs along with researching the integral aspects of our various roles, to ensure that the placement is a successful one. The calibre referred to us is of a really high standard.

Workflow Manager, National Energy Provider

Dunedin

I highly recommend James Mason for his professional & excellent service. He showed how he cares, supports and understand jobseekers like me. He always make sure that things are on track & always gives you positive advice. Very efficient & genuine.

Payroll Manager, National Manufacturer

Hamilton

We have a longstanding relationship with Fluid Recruitment built on the hiring of a Director into the business ten years ago. They do the little things well, stay in touch, think differently, and are the ultimate professionals.

Chief Operating Officer, National Advisory Practice

Dunedin

OUR TEAM

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Peter Clark
Fluid Commercial, Fluid Finance, Fluid Legal, and Management

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

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Tom Stevens
Fluid Engineering

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

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Jason Sutton
Fluid Commercial

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 615 or jason.sutton@fluidrecruitment.co.nz

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Marlene Langford
Fluid Finance

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

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Holly Clark
Fluid Legal

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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