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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
- Flexibility to suit your personal life outside of work
- A chance to be a part of system and process improvment
- Solid salary offer + benefits
Client contact + compliance. Good flexibility within a close-knit team. An opportunity to drive tech & process improvement.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Relocate from NZ to AUS; benefit from stronger salaries and career growth
- Legal support across all areas; property, litigation, family, civil, commercial
- Opportunities in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane + relocation support available
Legal support roles across Australia for NZ candidates looking to relocate, stronger salaries, career growth & a fresh lifestyle across top law firms.
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 moreContract/Temp
- Opportunity in a Wellington law firm
- Temp role - Wednesdays only 8:30-5pm
- Start Wednesday 6th May
Open to a temp role starting next week for the next seven Wednesdays? Reach out to learn more!
Learn moreWellington Central, Wellington
Full time
- Broad exposure in property including acquisitions, leasing, finance, development
- Work closely with partners and senior lawyers on high-value transactions with cl
- First class training and growth opportunities
Excellent opportunity in a top Projects & Real Estate team, handling acquisitions, leasing, finance and development work with strong client exposure
Learn morePalmerston North, Manawatu
Full time
- Opportunity to contribute to a sustainable and growing industry
- Work at uniquely located sites with some of the most scenic views in the count
- Mentorship and training provided!
Opportunity for an EWRB qualified electrician to develop advanced skills across diverse electrical systems, with mentorship and great benefits
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Work alongside the Director
- Multi-entity property developement & construction business
- On site parking
Bring your property development/construction accounting experience to a forward thinking business. Great mix of hands on and advisory work alongside a ...
Learn morePorirua Wellington
Full time
- Work alongside the Managing Principal
- Immerse yourself in the local community
- Innovative and progressive private practice
General Practice Solicitor with at least two years' PQE who is looking to progress their career within a busy and growing practice.
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 moreInvercargill Southland
Full time
- Genuine development role in stable and respected employer
- Suits intermediate to senior accountant wanting deeper involvement
- Experienced managers and a collaborative, approachable finance team.
Gain broad management accounting experience while supporting reporting and analysis that helps the business operate effectively day to day.
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 moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Supportive, Flexible, and Highly Regarded Christchurch Firm
- Genuine Pathway to Partnership - or Enter at Partner Level
- Diverse, High-Impact Litigation Work
Senior Associate / Partner-Ready Litigator to join a high-performing team at central city firm
Learn morePalmerston North, Manawatu
Full time
- Wanting a fresh challenge and to make impact?
- Join generation - strong training programme
- Varied mix of electrical and mechanical plant
A great opportunity to join Meridian Energy as a Wind Service Technician as part of the Maintenance Team at Te Āpiti. The Role Joining the Maintenanc ...
Learn moreDunedin, Otago
Full time
- Varied, hands on role with ownership and commercial focus.
- Clear progression pathway to future leadership opportunity
- Competitive salary and generous benefits package
An opportunity to apply your SME accounting experience while continuing to build commercial and business insight.
Learn moreInvercargill Southland
Full time
- Support decisions that shape outcomes for people and communities.
- A role where your contribution is noticed, valued, and relied upon.
- Enjoy variety and impact in a supportive environment
Provide valued executive support to senior leaders, helping enable clear decision‑making and strong organisational outcomes.
Learn moreFull time
- 3+ year PQE
- Flexible working opportunities
- Strong client relationships.
Join a team where your work has true impact on the future of New Zealand's energy sector!
Learn moreQueenstown, Otago
Contract/Temp
A variety of temporary positions with our clients across a range of industries. Immediate starts required.
Learn moreHamilton, Waikato
Full time
- Interesting, varied projects
- Secure future workload
- Career progression opportunity
Exciting opportunity for an experienced Civil Supervisor to join a company on the rise, with clear pathways for career progression.
Learn moreHamilton, Waikato
Full time
- Respected Tier 2 company
- Diverse projects
- Strong future workload
Exciting opportunity for an experienced estimator to join a busy civil construction company with a strong forward workload.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- $200K - $230K + vehicle
- Senior leadership role on large-scale civil infrastructure projects
- Strong pipeline of secured work across Canterbury
Are you an experienced Senior Project Manager looking to take the lead on remote civil infrastructure projects?
Learn moreHear what people say about us.
Partner, Large Full Service Firm
Dunedin
Partner, General Practice Law Firm
Waikato
Financial Controller, Health Sector
Senior Associate (Corporate), Top-tier National Firm
Christchurch
Solicitor, Law Firm
Nelson
Lawyer, Top Tier Law Firm
Auckland
Human Resources Advisor, National Wholesalers
Dunedin
Payroll Manager, National Manufacturer
Hamilton
National Sales Manager, National Retailer
Advisory Services Partner, National Accountancy Practice
Commercial Associate, Large Full Service Firm
Christchurch
Business Manager, Health and Safety Sector
Intermediate BAS Accountant, National Accounting Firm
Christchurch
Senior Associate (Property), Mid-tier National Firm
Christchurch
Registered Legal Executive, South Island Law Firm
Christchurch
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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