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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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- Working closely with an expert Legal Executive across property law
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- Leadership opportunity in a growing specialist practice
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- Operate in a dynamic team culture | Competitive environment that gets results
- Operate as Senior or Client Manager to start - Partnership pathway there too
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Perfect opportunity for a career minded and highly motivated accountant looking to progress their career with an outstanding accounting firm
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- Progress your career | Stepping stone for someone with 4+ years experience
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Superb new Senior BAS Accountant role for a highly regarded mid tier firm in Christchurch
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Full time
- Central CBD location
- Exceptional mentorship on offer
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A position has recently opened up for a Senior Solicitor or Associate to join the firm's established Employment Law team.
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Full time
- Bring your Trust Administration experience to a Highly Regarded Firm.
- Full-time work Opportunity in Christchurch's bustling CBD.
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Full time
- High Quality Work
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Full time
- Join a tight knit welcoming team.
- Take the next step in your legal career.
- Reputable firm with a great team.
An excellent opportunity for an experienced legal administrator or someone looking to step into legal from another professional service background.
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Full time
- Market leading Marlborough firm | Competitive package and benefits
- Excellent and supportive team | Modern and vibrant workplace
- Values driven with a focus on work-life balance | Flexibility is offered!
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Full time
- Great leadership and growth opportunity to take the next step in your career
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Fantastic opportunity for a Senior Accountant or Senior BAS Manager to advance their career and move into an Accounting Manager position!
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Full time
- Fixed-term opportunity working across multiple areas of law.
- Rare opportunity to experience a meaningful refresh & broaden your skillset.
- Friendly, welcoming & social team; enquire within!
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Full time
- An exciting opportunity to work on a range of industrial equipment
- Further develop your skillset with broad experience and opportunities
- The chance to work in a tight-knit, collaborative team environment
Join a high performing team, providing specialist electrician services in a broad range of environments for a globally recognised business.
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- Exceptional remuneration andf benefits package
- Join a leading firm that genuinely values and rewards you
- Fantastic opportunity for career growth within a modern CA firm
An exciting opportunity for a BAS Manager or BAS Senior Manager to join the team at a leading CA firm in Hawkes Bay that genuinely supports you!
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Full time
- Senior level opportunity among high-performing, social & collaborative team.
- Employer with flexible structures in-place & progressive approach to law.
- Excellent remuneration package available; be rewarded for your expertise.
Active opportunity for intermediate-senior legal executives eager to work across a variety of property, commercial & agri files.
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Full time
- Fantastic career opportunity for a skilled administration leader.
- Good salary on offer with great career potential.
- Be part of a great team!
Join a leading logistics and transport-focused business, as an Administrator Team Leader. Lead and supervise our administrative team, ensuring smooth ...
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- Looking for an exciting new role that genuinely values you?
- Join a reputable CA firm with multiple offices across Auckland
- Excellent working environment and remuneration package!
Are you an experienced and dedicated accountant ready to take the next step in your CA career?
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Senior Associate (Property), Mid-tier National Firm
Christchurch
Managing Director, Accounting Firm
Dunedin
General Manager, Full Service Law Firm
Waikato
Junior Solicitor, Regional Law Firm
Queenstown
Legal Executive, Law Firm
Waikato
Director, Accounting Firm
Wellington
Advisory Services Partner, National Accountancy Practice
Legal PA, Law Firm
Hamilton
Workflow Manager, National Energy Provider
Dunedin
Registered Legal Executive, South Island Law Firm
Christchurch
Candidate, Project Management Organisation
Christchurch
Junior Solicitor, Mid Sized Law Firm
Christchurch
Intermediate BAS Accountant, National Accounting Firm
Christchurch
Team Leader, Planning, Local Council
Commercial Associate, Large Full Service 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 03 467 7227 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 03 467 7225 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 03 477 6700 or marlene@fluidrecruitment.co.nz
Holly is a Manager within our legal team, recruiting for both the Waikato and Central Otago regions. She specialises in junior through to senior appointments across all disciplines.
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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