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We understand your challenges

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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Professionals placed across NZ and AU

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Years combined recruitment experience
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Our Specialist Teams

Fluid Finance
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Hear what people say about us.

Fluid’s specialist legal focus gave us confidence that they understand the challenges in the legal practice market and more specifically the strategic priorities of the firm. Eden actively approached and secured the interest of a wide range of candidates.

Partner, Large Full Service Firm

Dunedin

I have been very impressed with the time taken to understand our needs along with researching the integral aspects of our various roles, to ensure that the placement is a successful one. The calibre referred to us is of a really high standard.

Workflow Manager, National Energy Provider

Dunedin

Caleb found me the job that excited me and fit all of my very specific requirements. To describe why Caleb is the best recruiter I have spoken with I will say, he listens, researches, and works enthusiastically to find a solution that will work.

Policy Team Leader, Local Government

Waikato

Eden at Fluid Legal made the job hunt from the UK stress free. He knew the market, gave a personal service and helped me find a great role.

Senior Associate (Property), Mid-tier National Firm

Christchurch

When I first started looking at making a move I was intimidated by the process. Georgia asked the right questions and listened to what I was after. She helped me feel comfortable and confident to the point where I really enjoyed the process.

Lawyer, Top Tier Law Firm

Auckland

Holly operates with integrity and was a pleasure to work with. This was a skill set in high demand in the current market and she represented our firm in the best possible manner providing detailed advise and support to ensure a successful outcome.

Practice Manager, Regional Law Firm

Waikato

Eden made the process of changing jobs and moving cities easy and stress-free. At the outset, he clearly explained each step of the recruitment process and I consistently felt as though he had my best interests at heart.

Litigation Solicitor, Large Full Service Firm

Christchurch

Blakehas partnered with us to make multiple placements in both a permanent and temporary capacity. Blake’s knowledge of the Christchurch CA market is second to none and I look forward to continue working with him for all things recruitment into the future

HR Co-ordinator, Public Practice Firm

Christchurch

We have found Fluid Recruitment to be our recruitment partner of choice. We engaged with Holly for a number of hard to fill roles and Holly understood exactly what we were looking for.

General Manager, Full Service Law Firm

Waikato

We recently engaged Fluid on role that was particularly challenging and had proven hard to fill using other strategies. From the outset Marlene was able to identify and engage with our requirements, provide value and add a point of difference.

Human Resources Advisor, National Wholesalers

Dunedin

Holly and the team at Fluid worked harder for me than any other recruitment firm I've ever worked with. They sourced multiple employment options for me to choose from and made moving across the country for a new role much easier. I highly recommend Fluid.

Registered Legal Executive, Mid Sized Law Firm

Christchurch

Chana has been a delight to work with, she understood what we wanted from day one. We recommend Fluid often.

Partner, General Practice Law Firm

Waikato

Fluid delivered a pro-active and detailed approach in providing high calibre applicants, resulting in us securing the services of a superb individual. An exemplary service was provided throughout.

Financial Controller, Health Sector

We have engaged Fluid Recruitment as our business has grown and they have consistently delivered. As we have expanded our geographical reach and opened new offices they have continued to provide exceptional talent for both planning and surveying.

Director, Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy

I found Holly great to work with, she keep me up to date throughout the whole process and I knew I could call her at any stage.

Senior Solicitor, Private Practice Firm

Hamilton

OUR TEAM

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Peter Clark
Fluid Commercial, Fluid Finance, Fluid Legal, and Management

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

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Tom Stevens
Fluid Engineering

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

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Jason Sutton
Fluid Commercial

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

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Marlene Langford
Fluid Finance

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

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Holly Clark
Fluid Legal

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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