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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
- Genuine hands-on legal & administrative role; suitable for PAs & LEs alike.
- Quality work with a down-to-earth & good-humoured team.
- Flexible start-finish times negotiable; enquire within.
Work across a variety of property, commercial, corporate, and high-value trust matters while providing direct support to senior practice partner.
Learn moreManukau Auckland
Full time
- Beat the city traffic and enjoy a rewarding lifestyle with a top suburban firm
- Supportive, inclusive, and progressive work environment
- Ample opportunities for flexibility and WFH opportunities
This opportunity awaits a senior lawyer keen to be a subject matter expert in private client law with opportunities to dabble in other areas.
Learn moreFull time
- Diverse and stimulating files across residential and commercial real estate
- Competitive package with a lucrative bonus scheme + health and wellness benefit
- Strong camaraderie across the firm - friendly, supportive, and inclusive
Exceptional opportunity for a senior lawyer looking to work on a varied portfolio of property files within a collaborative environment.
Learn morePorirua Wellington
Full time
- Work alongside a pre-eminent Family Legal Aid provider
- Build your litigation experience
- Innovative and progressive private practice with three branches
Community-focused and full-service law firm with a highly collaborative approach where innovation and creativity is encouraged.
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- Warm, inviting, and supportive work environment
- Auckland CBD location - close to all the great cafes, shops and transport hubs
- 7-week temp assignment with a week handover. June start.
A rare opportunity in litigation for a Legal Administrator seeking a temporary work arrangement.
Learn moreChristchurch Canterbury
Full time
- Newly created role to support growing team & clientele!
- Eastern Suburban location with parking-- 10 mins from CBD.
- Flexible working arrangements available.
Our client is looking for a talented Legal Assistant to join their tight-knit Conveyancing team, just 10 mins from Ōtautahi CBD.
Learn moreFull time
- Permanent full-time opportunity with an exceptional firm
- Plenty of support available + ongoing training and development
- Great additional benefits - 1-day WFH + Health and Wellness benefits/initiatives
Superb opportunity to work with a variety of experts in this firms Litigation team.
Learn moreDunedin Otago
Full time
- Competitive Remuneration Package
- Direct access to Partners
- Social/collaborative team environment
Delighted to be working closely again with our longstanding Dunedin based client as they look to expand their commercial offering. With a highly thoug ...
Learn moreFull time
- Open to varying experience levels; leading NZ consultancy
- Excellent career development in a supportive and uplifting team culture
- Medical discounts, bonus and leave schemes, health insurance
Outstanding opportunity for someone grounded in property law seeking work-life balance and access to critical infrastructure projects.
Learn moreChristchurch Canterbury
Full time
- Exciting career growth opportunity
- Senior role leading a high performing existing team
- High performing, supportive organization
Senior leadership role with great remuneration and benefits.
Learn moreChristchurch Canterbury
Full time
- An exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.
- Showcase your excellent communication skills with a range of customers.
- The chance to manage and coordinate services in an essential industry.
An Exciting opportunity to join a tight-knit team providing essential services in the growing Petroleum industry.
Learn moreChristchurch Canterbury
Full time
- Exciting Career growth opportunity
- Great company culture and team environment
- Varied and interesting role- no two days will be the same
Great remuneration + career growth opportunities + supportive team environment
Learn moreDunedin Otago
Full time
- New to market opportunity with long-term career progression
- Highly reputable Dunedin-based firm
- Competitive remuneration and benefits package
A great new role is available for a Senior Tax Accountant to take the next step in their CA career. Long term career progression is on offer.
Learn moreWellington Central Wellington
Full time
- Highly competitive benefits and remuneration package
- Exciting opportunity at a leading Wellington CA firm
- Strong focus on worklife balance and career development
An exceptional opportunity to take the next step in your accounting career. Join a leading Wellington firm that genuinely rewards and supports you!
Learn moreWanaka Otago
Full time
- Supportive environment with career development opportunities
- Growing NZ owned company
- Diverse role where every day is different
Great team culture + good remuneration and benefits + career development opportunities.
Learn moreWellington Central Wellington
Full time
- Flexible and supportive employer
- Partnership opportunities
- Competitive remuneration
Well established mid-sized firm. Reporting to a down-to-earth and highly skilled partner.
Learn moreLower Hutt Wellington
Full time
- Join a diverse and collaborative team
- Looking for breadth? Contribute across all asset fleets
- Utilise your skills to make a real difference
Bringing a strategic and reliability focus, contribute to further developing Wellington Electricity's asset management maturity.
Learn morePort Nelson Nelson
Full time
- Competitive salary package that includes medical insurance and car parking.
- Client-facing role - ability to understand changing needs and desires of growi
- Healthy work-life balance, backed up by a mature company culture
Client partnering and advisory-focused role where you will also work on delivering the firm's strategic initiatives.
Learn moreDunedin Otago
Full time
- Open to a range of backgrounds within electricity
- Fast-paced environment with a varied portfolio of work
- Great career / professional development opportunities
Manage a large programme of underground works, delivering critical infrastructure for Dunedin
Learn moreFull time
- Beautiful CBD location
- High-level exposure at early stages of your career
- Excellent culture and development opportunities
Highly sought after employer. Collaborative, down-to-earth team.
Learn moreHear what people say about us.
Litigation Solicitor, Large Full Service Firm
Christchurch
Lawyer, Regional Law Firm
Auckland
Human Resources Advisor, National Wholesalers
Dunedin
People Advisor, Shipping Port
Otago
Legal Executive, Regional Law Firm
Hamilton
Director, Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy
Director, Accounting Firm
Wellington
Registered Legal Executive, Mid Sized Law Firm
Christchurch
Managing Director, Accounting Firm
Dunedin
HR Manager, Electrical Distribution Network
Area Sales Manager, National Engineering Supplier
Business Administrator, Accountancy Practice
Dunedin
Commercial Analyst, Global Manufacturer
Hamilton
Senior Accountant, CA Practice
Waikato
General Manager, Electrical Distribution Network
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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