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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
Contract/Temp
- Fixed term through to end of March 2026
Utilise your accounting and ERP skills to help this business as they rollout their latest ERP upgrade by bridging the gap between Finance and IT teams ...
Learn moreHenderson Auckland
Full time
- Escape the city grind - work closer to home in West Auckland
- Supportive culture, great Partners, and real work-life balance
- Balance quality legal work with a relaxed, community-focused environment
An exciting opportunity has become available to join a superb West Auckland firm.
Learn moreWestern Bay of Plenty Bay of Plenty
Full time
- Make a real impact while enjoying a welcoming, down-to-earth team culture.
- Gain exposure to internal consent planning work for strong career growth.
- Be heard, be valued, and do work that keeps you curious.
Fast-track your career while living the good life - affordable housing, no long commutes, and nature on your doorstep
Learn moreWanganui, Manawatu
Full time
- Enjoy genuine work-life balance in a stunning regional with affordable living.
- Access strong professional development pathways with supportive seniors.
- Work on a diverse portfolio of projects that shape growing communities.
Step into a role where your planning skills actually shape the future, with projects that matter, a team that backs you and wants you to grow.
Learn moreFull time
- Work across a wide variety of legal areas with meaningful impact
- Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on work-life balance
- Ongoing professional development and upskilling opportunities
An exciting opportunity for a senior lawyer to deliver strategic, high-quality legal advice across a wide range of legal matters.
Learn moreQueenstown, Otago
Full time
- South Island-based consultancy working on projects nation-wide
- Work on complicated projects, overseeing them from conception to completion
- Varied work portfolio from commercial and residential to reside projects
Offering the full range of planning services across the country, join their growing Queenstown office and gain experience from across NZ
Learn moreTimaru, Canterbury
Full time
- Highly regarded Timaru based firm with a loyal client base.
- Excellent work-life balance - enjoy the local lifestyle.
- Opportunities for development and progression.
Aoraki Legal is a well-established law firm in Timaru, dedicated to providing exceptional legal services.
Learn moreFull time
- Family-Focused Role
- Mentoring and Career Growth
- Diverse, Collaborative Team
Join a respected firm as a family lawyer - court exposure, career development, and a collaborative team await.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Create a welcoming atmosphere for clients and visitors.
- Efficiently manage communications and administrative tasks.
- Competitive remuneration + inclusive & collaborative culture +centrally located
Join a vibrant Christchurch law firm as a Legal Receptionist, providing exceptional client support & handling administrative tasks in a friendly team.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Nation-wide planning consultancy paying above-market salaries
- Work on complicated projects, upskilling across the planning sector
- Varied work portfolio from commercial and infrastructure to residential projec
Offering the full range of planning services across the country, work directly with one of their largest clients
Learn moreQueenstown, Otago
Full time
- An exciting opportunity for a 1-4 year PQE Solicitor
- Join a welcoming and supportive team
- Opportunities for development and growth
Looking to build your legal career, whilst enjoying everything Queenstown has to offer? This could be the role for you!
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Varied workload - Property, Commercial, Private Client
- Excellent pipeline of work
- Leadership and succession planning opportunity
Growing mid-sized firm with excellent work-life balance seeking a generalist lawyer.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Flexibility on both full time or part time applicants
- Superb workplace culture | Join one of the best developing firms in the region
- Fantastic perks - 5 weeks AL, mobile phone and company wellness policy
Varied Senior level role, with a mix between advisory, compliance and client facing responsibilities
Learn moreSydney NSW
Full time
- Exciting career-growth opportunity
- Modern offices and forward thinking firm
- Award winning global organisation
Fluid Recruitment are working with a blue-chip financial services organisation on a key global hire for a Senior Credit Risk Manager
Learn moreDunedin, Otago
Full time
- Work with a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries
- Grow your career with real development opportunities, mentoring, and progression
- Enjoy flexible hours and a supportive team culture in the heart of Dunedin
Help clients with tax, financials, and business advice while being part of a friendly, supportive team in a growing Dunedin based firm.
Learn moreWanaka Otago
Full time
- Join our leading team & experience a rewarding career in recruitment!
- Client facing role; build relationships & connect with premium talent across NZ.
- Suitable for new graduates & emerging professionals; make an impact from day 1.
Fast-paced role in agency recruitment; work to meet commercial targets building relationships with legal professionals across NZ.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Lead a high-performing audit team and drive quality assurance
- Mentor staff and support career development
- Contribute to the firms growth and strategic initiatives
Hawkes Bay based role. Lead a high-performing audit team. Drive quality audits, mentor staff, and shape the firm's future growth
Learn moreLower Hutt, Wellington
Full time
- Varied and interesting workload + experienced team members to learn from
- Growth opportunity to join a thriving practice
- Excellent work-life balance + flexible working arrangement available
Trusts, Wills & Estates as well as some Commercial work for a Lower Hutt-based firm.
Learn moreGisborne Gisborne
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!
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 moreHear what people say about us.
Litigation Solicitor, Large Full Service Firm
Christchurch
Managing Director, Agribusiness Exporter
Central Otago
Policy Team Leader, Local Government
Waikato
Practice Manager, Boutique Law Firm
Waikato
Senior Associate (Corporate), Top-tier National Firm
Christchurch
Legal Executive, Regional Law Firm
Christchurch
Partner, Large Full Service Firm
Dunedin
Team Leader, Planning, Local Council
Director, Accounting Firm
Wellington
Commercial Associate, Large Full Service Firm
Christchurch
General Manager, Full Service Law Firm
Waikato
Registered Legal Executive, South Island Law Firm
Christchurch
Business Administrator, Accountancy Practice
Dunedin
HR Co-ordinator, Public Practice Firm
Christchurch
Legal Executive, Law Firm
Dunedin
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 615 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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To coincide with the release of the 2024 ALPMA New Zealand Legal Industry HR Issues and Salary Survey, Alex Stones from Fluid Recruitment and Gemma Wragg from Tavendale & Partners discuss some of the key insights including: Average salaries in the New Zealand legal industry saw a rise of 4.7% 56% of firms remain worried…
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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