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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
- Work with some of New Zealand's best lawyers
- Complex and high-value commercial matters
- Fantastic range of perks & benefits
Covering all aspects of general commercial litigation and dispute resolution on some of the largest litigation files in the country.
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Full time
- High-performing team
- Market-leading benefits
- Strong core values
Commercial & Property specialist for a mid-tier firm.
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Full time
- Mentor junior staff members + CBD location
- Flexible work arrangements + non-hierarchical culture
- Genuine pathway to partner + lateral partner move
Senior Associate or Partner with own commercial client base to join a growing firm.
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- Collaborate with international clients and expand your global acumen
- Clear pathways for career growth and development
- Join a high-performing in-house team
We are seeking a Business Development Lawyer to join a dynamic and high-performing team during a period of growth and innovation.
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- Join a well-regarded Wellington firm, known for its modern approach to legal s
- Work with high-profile clients across diverse industries.
- Enjoy being part of a team that values flexibility and collaboration.
A growing Central Wellington firm is seeking an experienced Associate/Senior Associate to join their Civil Litigation and Employment Law team.
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- Deliver expert legal and fiduciary services across client structures.
- Provide legal guidance and mentor junior staff within a collaborative team.
- Support system improvements, client retention, and compliance excellence.
Deliver expert legal and fiduciary services, mentor staff, and support client structures in a collaborative, high-performing in-house team.
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Full time
- Exciting Career growth opportunity
- Great company culture and team environment
- High performing, supportive organization
Excellent remuneration + career growth opportunities + Queenstown location + benefits
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Full time
- Highly regarded Taranaki firm with a strong reputation and loyal client base.
- Exciting career growth with high-quality work.
- Excellent work-life balance - enjoy the Taranaki lifestyle.
Exciting Opportunity to Join Taranaki's Leading Commercial Property Team!
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Full time
- Deliver expert legal and fiduciary services across client structures.
- Provide legal guidance and mentor junior staff within a collaborative team.
- Support system improvements, client retention, and compliance excellence.
Deliver expert legal and fiduciary services, mentor staff, and support client structures in a collaborative, high-performing professional team.
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Full time
- Lead daily operations and strategy for a respected business
- Mentor a capable team and drive growth, performance
- Flexible base: Invercargill or hybrid Central Otago
Lead a well-established South Island fire safety business into its next chapter. We're looking for a hands-on General Manager to oversee daily operati ...
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Full time
- Highly regarded Taranaki firm with a strong reputation and loyal client base.
- Exciting career growth with high-quality work.
- Excellent work-life balance - enjoy the Taranaki lifestyle.
Exciting Opportunity to Join Taranaki's Leading Commercial Property Team!
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Full time
Engage in challenging, diverse projects within a busy, tight-knit team
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Contract/Temp
- 2-week full-time Trust Account Assistant role w/ potential to extend if desired.
- Official assignment starts from late June, with a handover period beforehand.
- CBD location with a friendly & supportive legal team + competitive hourly rate.
2-week temp Assistant Trust Accountant role at a CHCH law firm. Starts late June, early start for handover available. Supportive team, CBD location.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- MULTIPLE ROLES
- Relocate to Northland
- Newly Created Tier 3 Leadership Roles
Make the Move North - Lifestyle, Leadership & Impact
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Full time
- MULTIPLE ROLES
- Newly Created Tier 3 Leadership Roles
- Competitive Salary + KiwiSaver + Flexible Work Options
Lifestyle, Leadership & Impact
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- Join one of New Zealand's most respected family law firms
- Enjoy a modern office with stunning views in a central Auckland location
- A culture that prioritises collaboration, professionalism, and work-life balance
An established and reputable Auckland Central law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Family Solicitor to join their team.
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Full time
- Varied role blending compliance with management accounting and client interactio
- Boutique Hamilton firm with a supportive, low-ego team culture
- Benefits include parking, health insurance, flexible hours + 1 WFH day
Join a boutique Hamilton firm in a role blending compliance and advisory work. Enjoy client ownership, flexibility, health insurance, and free parking
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- Work in a tight-knit, friendly and supportive environment
- Build and maintain long-lasting client relationships
- Enjoy an easy-to-access suburban Auckland setting
Seeking a General Practice Solicitor with a strong focus on Property Law to join a well-established and highly experienced Auckland law firm.
Learn moreFull time
- MULTIPLE ROLES
- Relocate to Northland
- Newly Created Tier 3 Leadership Roles
Make the Move North - Lifestyle, Leadership & Impact
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 moreHear what people say about us.
Commercial Associate, Large Full Service Firm
Christchurch
Practice Manager, Boutique Law Firm
Waikato
Practice Manager, Regional Law Firm
Waikato
Junior Barrister, Criminal Lawyers
Auckland
Chief Financial Officer, Electrical Distribution Network
Waikato
Legal Executive, Regional Law Firm
Christchurch
Registered Legal Executive, South Island Law Firm
Christchurch
General Manager, Full Service Law Firm
Waikato
Legal Executive, Law Firm
Waikato
Lawyer, Regional Law Firm
Auckland
Legal Executive, Law Firm
Dunedin
Director, National CA Firm
Hamilton
Area Sales Manager, National Engineering Supplier
Payroll Manager, National Manufacturer
Hamilton
Legal Executive, Regional Law Firm
Hamilton
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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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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