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The recruitment market is complex and it can be costly to careers and company bottom lines to get it wrong.
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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
Dunedin, Otago
Full time
- Opportunities for progression
- Excellent work-life balance
- Direct Mentorship & Consistent Workflow
My client is seeking and outstanding Senior Solicitor or Associate to join their well-established commercial property team.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Work w approachable, high-performing authors (CBD, Suburban, NC & Selwyn firms)
- Handle diverse Property/ Trust & Estate / Litigation matters in a friendly team
- Supportive, people-first culture with great staff retention + work-life balance
Looking for a skilled Legal Assistant to join a busy and professional legal team, supporting areas such as Property, Trusts & Estates, or Litigation.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- A city-shaping leadership role influencing surface water outcomes.
- Strategic, technical and advisory focus across complex infrastructure.
- Strong influence across planning, investment and project delivery.
Lead Christchurch's surface water and flood management direction through strategic planning, expert advice, and strong stakeholder engagement.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Work in an innovative and high performing team
- Further develop your skillset as part of an experienced structural team
- Contribute your expertise to complex substation and transmission projects
Work as part of a high-performing specialist consultancy, utilising your skillset as a Civil Structural Engineer across the power sector
Learn moreWellington Central, Wellington
Full time
- Continue to develop New Zealand's energy sector as part of a specialist division
- Hyrbid and remote working options
- Develop your technical skills on a range of challenging and varied projects
Work as part of a NZ owned and operated specialist consultancy, utilising your skillset as a Power Systems Engineer throughout the power sector
Learn moreFull time
- Join a fun team who take pride in quality workmanship
- Be part of cutting edge projects
- Enjoy great perks and international travel opportunities
Join a global leader and enjoy being part of cutting edge projects while being well renumerated and part of a highly skilled team!
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Competitive pay + paid insurance to reward your experience and contribution
- Varied, hands-on projects where you'll see your designs come to life
- Join a trusted brand recognised for innovation and quality
Work on NZ's most cutting-edge projects in a team that genuinely supports your career and no two days are the same.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Clear pathway for progression and opportunities to lead
- Competitive remuneration on offer
- Direct Mentorship & Consistent Workflow
This respected firm is seeking an experienced Solicitor to join their dynamic team experienced across Property and Private Client Matters
Learn moreEast Tamaki Auckland
Full time
- Enjoy a competitive base salary + a great additional benefits package
- Be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry
- Take on a project leadership and mentoring capacity for junior and intermediates
Lead cutting-edge industrial machinery design projects. High-impact role, great team culture, and serious variety in your work.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Design and develop innovative automated machinery and systems
- Join a collaborative and down the earth team environment
- Be part of a network of business who are movers and shakers in their industries
Create world-class automated machinery with a Kiwi engineering leader driving global innovation.
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 moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Guarantee of steady workflow
- Competitive remuneration on offer
- Modern office, central location
Due to the high demand within the property team, they are seeking an experienced Legal Executive to join their dynamic practice.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Join a boutique legal practice located in the CBD w/ genuine career progression.
- Play a central role in driving the success of a busy and high-performing team.
- City location + competitive pay package + employee wellbeing benefits on offer
Join our client, a successful boutique firm based in the heart of Christchurch CBD, as a Legal Secretary supporting their busy Property team.
Learn moreQueenstown, Otago
Full time
- Competitive hourly rates plus weekend and night premiums
- Structured training and clear career development pathways
- Enjoy work-life balance in scenic South Otago
Live and work in beautiful Otago - roles available in Dunedin, Oamaru or Balclutha. Competitive hourly rate, allowances, Vehicle & Medical insurance.
Learn moreDunedin, Otago
Full time
- Work behind the scenes as part of a high-performing team.
- Collaborative, fast-paced environment, with growth and learning opportunities
- Will suit candidates with strong admin, organisation, and multitasking skills.
Non-sales, full/part-time, office-based, fast-paced, administrative & phone-based role. Support one of our top consultants with senior level appts.
Learn moreFull time
- Partnership track
- Established firm, in an excellent inner-city suburb location
- Strong work-life balance, down-to-earth and friendly team environment
An excellent opportunity to grow within a respected, high-performing general practice firm.
Learn moreInvercargill Southland
Full time
- Competitive hourly rates plus weekend and night premiums
- Structured training and clear career development pathways
- Enjoy work-life balance in scenic Southland
Live and work in beautiful Southland- roles available in Invercargill / Gore or surrounds. Competitive hourly rate, allowances, Vehicle & Medical insu ...
Learn moreWanaka Otago
Full time
- Variety of work
- Collaborative team
- Leading local company
Are you a qualified carpenter looking for a change? Maintenance foreperson role that makes an immediate impact.
Learn moreHamilton, Waikato
Full time
- Exciting opportunity in superb location
- Central Otago lifestyle
- Excellent career progression opportunity
Relocate to the stunning Southern Lakes region to join a company on the rise in the water and infrastructure industry.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Newly created position
- On-site parking
Join a fast growing company and finance team in this full-time permanent position.
Learn moreHear what people say about us.
Junior Accountant, CA Firm
Dunedin
Business Administrator, Accountancy Practice
Dunedin
BAS Accountant, Tax Accounting Firm
Christchurch
HR Advisor, City Council
Commercial Analyst, Global Manufacturer
Hamilton
Workflow Manager, National Energy Provider
Dunedin
Practice Manager, Boutique Law Firm
Waikato
Junior Solicitor, Mid Sized Law Firm
Christchurch
Legal Executive, Law Firm
Dunedin
Registered Legal Executive, South Island Law Firm
Christchurch
Partner, Large Full Service Firm
Dunedin
Partner, Large South Island Law Firm
Christchurch
Business Manager, Health and Safety Sector
Practice Manager, Corporate Law Firm
Wellington
Litigation Solicitor, 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 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 6215 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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The Great Debate: Specialising vs. Remaining a Generalist in the Civil Engineering Sector
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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…
Raising the Bar Podcast – Episode 3
It’s time for Episode 3 of the Fluid Recruitment Legal podcast, “Raising the Bar”, where Emily Watson and Alex Stones discuss trends and market insights within New Zealand’s private practices. In Episode 3 we explore the topic of “legal support: the battle between expertise and potential.” We explore a number of key factors including:…
Raising the Bar – Episode 2
It’s time for Episode 2 of the Fluid Recruitment Legal podcast, “Raising the Bar”, where Emily Watson and Alex Stone discuss trends and market insights within New Zealand’s private practices. In Episode 2 we ask the question “when is it time to start the job hunting process?”. We explore some of the key signs including:…
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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