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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
Full time
- Auckland or Tauranga
- Full-Time
- Immediate Start Available
Junior-Intermediate Mechanical Engineer | Building Services | Tauranga or Auckland | Career growth, diverse projects & half-day Fridays!
Learn moreQueenstown, Otago
Full time
- Exciting role in a superb location
- Leading architectural building company
- Excellent career progression opportunity
Change of lifestyle? Live and work in Queenstown - stunning location! Career defining opportunity. Work on architectural homes of the highest quality.
Learn moreTimaru, Canterbury
Full time
- Help shape processes in a brand new position with real influence and autonomy.
- Gain exposure to a wide mix of residential, commercial, and subdivision work.
- Be part of a firm that genuinely cares about people, not just billable hours.
New opportunity for an experienced Registered Legal Executive (Property/Commercial) to join an established team with genuine support and development.
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- Auckland
- Full-Time
- Career Growth | Industry Stability
Fire Protection Project Manager | Lead installs across major NZ projects | Career growth + stable pipeline | Auckland | nardeen@fluidrecruitment.co.nz
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- Advance your skillset with a busy, full-scope role across a variety of files.
- Ensure high efficiency & attention to detail in a team-focused environment.
- Thrive in a social firm that is proud of their inclusive & diverse culture.
Experienced Legal PA wanted for a top Auckland firm. Great team, varied work, and a role where your support really counts.
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- Full-Time
- Industry Leader
- High-Impact Projects
Senior Fire Protection Engineer | Lead sprinkler, foam & gas designs | NZ's largest fire specialist | Auckland | nardeen@fluidrecruitment.co.nz
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- High-level support role with strong property focus
- Supportive and collegial team culture
- Varied, engaging role across property and private client work
Join a respected firm in a varied legal support role with real involvement in property and private client work. Friendly team, great culture.
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- Fully remote role with a respected national litigation team
- Run complex civil and insurance trials
- High-quality work with specialist firm
Join a specialist litigation firm in a senior remote working role and take on high quality engaging work.
Learn morePort Nelson Nelson
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- Location: Flexible, Based in Wellington, Christchurch, or Nelson
- Sales Leadership Opportunity, be part of the senior management team
- Great Base Salary, Company Vehicle and team based bonus!
Step into a pivotal leadership role where you'll guide a regional sales team, enjoy a strong salary and bonus package, and have the opportunity to mak ...
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- Great work/life balance and career growth
- Work with supportive, well-established firms
- No visa needed for NZ passport holders
Make the move from NZ to Australia. I'm recruiting legal support staff into full-time roles with top firms. No visa needed, support provided.
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- Flexible work options
- Open to both qualified legal executives and those nearing completion of Diploma
- Supportive team environment with direct mentorship
Join a respected firm in Hastings, offering hands-on mentorship, flexibility, and great variety in your day-to-day work.
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- Join a reputable mid-tier firm in central Auckland
- Enjoy Aucklands city's buzz while in a culture that supports work-life balance
- Competitive salary package and room for career progression
Manage a varied client portfolio, deliver BAS, tax, and advisory services, review reports, and mentor juniors to ensure expert, tailored client advice
Learn moreWellington Central, Wellington
Full time
- Earn a competitive salary while working for a nationally recognised firm
- Flexible, hybrid working model with strong emphasis on wellbeing
- Collaborative, national firm with clear growth pathways and ongoing support
We're looking for an experienced Senior Auditor to join a well-established accounting practice in Wellington. This is a great opportunity to step into ...
Learn moreNew Plymouth, Taranaki
Full time
- Competitive salary package whilst living in the scenic Taranaki region
- Work with a diverse client base across industries
- Grow your career at a well-established firm
manage client portfolios, prepare financial statements, tax returns, and provide compliance and advisory services.
Learn moreFull time
- Broad mix of commercial and property work with interesting clients
- Supportive and collaborative team
- Clear pathway to progress
We're seeking a confident commercial and property lawyer ready to step into a varied, high-quality role with great clients and genuine progression.
Learn morePort Nelson Nelson
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- 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 moreWhangarei Northland
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- Structured training programme to enhance your technical skills
- Join a progressive, innovation-driven company
- Enjoy Whangārei's relaxed lifestyle and great outdoors
Technically orientated role supporting complex electrical environments across Northland
Learn moreQueenstown, Otago
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- Fixed term contract 6 months
The chance to lead meaningful improvements within a supportive team in Queenstown.
Learn moreFull time
- Join a specialist team
- Enjoy variety in your day
- Wellington-based role with long-term staff and a great culture
My client is seeking an experienced legal secretary to join their specialist team - apply now!
Learn moreTauranga Bay of Plenty
Full time
- Supportive team with strong mentoring
- Varied corporate and commercial work
- Tauranga role with clear growth path
My client is seeking a high skilled corporate/commercial Associate to join their team in Tauranga. Reach out now to discuss!
Learn moreHear what people say about us.
Senior Associate (Property), Mid-tier National Firm
Christchurch
Team Leader, Planning, Local Council
Legal Executive, Law Firm
Waikato
Financial Controller, Health Sector
Legal Executive, Regional Law Firm
Hamilton
Policy Team Leader, Local Government
Waikato
Managing Director, Agribusiness Exporter
Central Otago
Legal Executive, Law Firm
Dunedin
Senior Associate (Corporate), Top-tier National Firm
Christchurch
Commercial Associate, Large Full Service Firm
Christchurch
Area Sales Manager, National Engineering Supplier
Managing Director, Accounting Firm
Dunedin
HR Manager, Electrical Distribution Network
Lawyer, Mid-tier Law Firm
Auckland
People Advisor, Shipping Port
Otago
OUR TEAM
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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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2024 ALPMA New Zealand Legal Industry HR Issues and Salary Survey,
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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