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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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We are trusted by reputable companies and professional services firms across New Zealand
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Featured Jobs
Full time
- Advise clients on relationship property matters, including property division
- Draft legal documents, correspondence, and court filings.
- Stay up to date with legislative changes affecting family law and RP law
My client is seeking a Family Lawyer with at least 4 years' PQE in Relationship Property to join their highly regarded Family Team.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Lucrative salaries and benefits available
- Locations include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth
- Opportunities across multiple practice areas
International law experience in Australia for NZ qualified lawyers with at least three years of PQE.
Learn moreFull time
- Property, trusts, estates
- Fantastic culture and collaborative team
- Competitive renumeration
Reach out for a confidential conversation about this opportunity or your next career move.
Learn moreWanaka Otago
Full time
- Bring Customer Service and Technical Skills Together
- Technical training and development provided
- Varied client-facing role based in Wanaka
Customer-focused technology role combining sales, local relationship building, IT support and procurement. Wanaka based with technical training availa ...
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- Representing clients in professional disciplinary proceedings
- Appearing in the Employment Relations Authority, Employment Court & High Court
- Delivering practical, commercially focused advice to help clients
A highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join its thriving Auckland team.
Learn moreFull time
- Complex High Court Litigation
- Early Client Contact
- 2+ years PQE
An opportunity to join an energetic and award winning disputes team!
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Genuine career progression
- CBD location + generous salary
- Collaborative culture
Opportunity to to work across a diverse range of immigration matters and build a long-term career within the practice.
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- NZ-admitted lawyer with minimum 3 years' family law experience
- Excellent drafting and advocacy skills
- Strong understanding of key areas of family law
A well-respected client of mine is seeking a Family Lawyer with a minimum of three years' solid experience to join their highly regarded Family team.
Learn moreFull time
- Conducting legal research and preparing written opinions.
- Assisting with mediations and gaining exposure to Authority and Court procedure
- Advising clients on a range of complex employment law issues.
A well-respected law firm is seeking an ambitious Employment Lawyer with at least one year's PQE to join its team in Auckland CBD.
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- Providing high-quality defence to legally-aided clients
- Representing defendants in court for cases you're qualified to manage
- Ongoing career development with supervision, training, and mentoring
A fantastic opportunity to broaden your knowledge and gain hands-on experience as a PAL 1 Criminal Lawyer.
Learn moreNew Plymouth, Taranaki
Full time
- Work closely with a diverse portfolio of agricultural & farming clients
- Move beyond compliance into strategic business & farm advisory
- Flexible working, career progression & a supportive team culture
Join a leading CA firm as an Agri BAS Accountant, offering career progression, flexible working and the chance to make a real impact. Apply Now!!
Learn moreDunedin, Otago
Full time
- Lucrative salaries and benefits available
- No visa needed for NZ passport holders
- Opportunities across multiple practice areas
International law experience in Australia for 3+ PQE NZ qualified lawyers and experienced legal support candidates
Learn moreQueenstown, Otago
Full time
- High-performing Central territory, focused in Queenstown + uncapped earnings
- Company vehicle, phone, laptop, tablet plus comprehensive paid training.
- Perfect for proven sales professionals who love hunting and closing
Join a leading New Zealand interiors business and build a rewarding sales career across Queenstown and Central Otago. Enjoy a strong base salary, unca ...
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Generous salary depending on experience and capability
- Company Hilux, mobile plan, and KiwiSaver
- Great team culture with regular events, generous perks and a varied projects
Are you an experienced Project Manager looking for your next role in commercial construction?
Learn moreCambridge Waikato
Full time
- Leadership opportunity
- Growing building services consultancy
- Cambridge
Lead electrical projects and people in Cambridge, with real influence on the growth of a thriving building services consultancy.
Learn moreInvercargill Southland
Full time
- Competitive salary and genuine career progression
- Thrive in a supportive, people-first firm culture
- Regular social events and team activities
Take the next step in your accounting career with a respected CA firm offering flexibility, development and genuine progression. Apply Now!!
Learn moreSouth Waikato, Waikato
Full time
- Competitive salary, vehicle provided, $10k relocation package.
- Clear pathways from Level 1 to Senior Inspector, strong technical training.
- Short commutes, flexible options, site from home, supportive and positive team.
Relocate to Christchurch as a Building Inspector and step into complex, meaningful work with strong progression and a supportive, skilled team.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Highly established client base
- Supportive environment + open door culture
- Mid-tier firm with genuine career growth
Associate-level Commercial Lawyer to join a mid tier firm.
Learn moreCambridge Waikato
Full time
- Cambridge
- Nationwide responsibility
- Growing professional services business
Own commercial operations for a growing NZ business, managing forecasting, cash flow, projects and performance with real influence on growth.
Learn moreCambridge Waikato
Full time
- Cambridge based
- Nationwide responsibility
- Growing professional services business
Take ownership of P&C across a growing NZ business, partnering with leadership and shaping the people strategy for national growth.
Learn moreHear what people say about us.
Legal Executive, Regional Law Firm
Hamilton
Team Leader, Planning, Local Council
HR Advisor, City Council
Managing Director, Accounting Firm
Dunedin
Junior Accountant, CA Firm
Dunedin
Commercial Associate, Large Full Service Firm
Christchurch
HR Manager, Electrical Distribution Network
Legal Executive, Law Firm
Dunedin
Practice Manager, Boutique Law Firm
Waikato
Business Administrator, Accountancy Practice
Dunedin
Intermediate BAS Accountant, National Accounting Firm
Christchurch
Managing Partner, Full Service Law Firm
Waikato
Legal PA, Law Firm
Hamilton
Practice Manager, Corporate Law Firm
Wellington
Lawyer, Top Tier Law Firm
Auckland
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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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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