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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
Full time
- Work alongside other senior planners in a tight-knit environment
- Take on projects leaning to your strengths or build your experience in new are
- Competitive renumeration and comprehensive review processes
Work alongside senior planners gaining experience in both the consenting and policy sectors on projects from around the country
Learn morePort Nelson Nelson
Full time
- Great opportunities for career development
- Join a well-established, supportive, and friendly team environment
- Take on an interesting and challenging range of work
Calling all general practice lawyers 4yrs+ PQE, this is an excellent opportunity for you to join a thriving practice with an excellent team culture!
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Ideal opportunity for technicians or tradespeople looking to move off the tools
- Use your mechanical experience in a customer-facing technical role
- Strong base salary, company vehicle, training and long-term career pathway
Ready to get off the tools? This technical sales role suits maintenance technicians, fitters or mechanics wanting to use their hands-on experience in ...
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Part time hours available
- Busy and diverse role - no two days are the same
- Excellent team culture and a very supportive envirionment
Great company culture + Part time hours + above market remuneration + parking onsite available.
Learn moreCromwell Otago
Full time
- Step off the tools without stepping away from the field
- Utilise your industry knowledge with impact
- Autonomous, relationship driven role
Play a critical role in ensuring Aurora's network construction standards are upheld through auditing, site visits, and working alongside contractors
Learn moreTauranga Bay of Plenty
Part time
- Permanent role with mpart time hours available
- Great team culture
- Flexible working arrangements + above market remuneration
Excellent flexibility + part time hours available + great benefits + above market remuneration
Learn moreNew Plymouth, Taranaki
Full time
- Apply your commercial law expertise in a dynamic, growing industry.
- Handle complex contracts, agreements, and strategic projects.
- Join a business that values development and progression.
Are you a commercial lawyer ready to take on high-impact contracts and strategic projects? Join a fast-growing energy business and make your mark.
Learn moreWanaka Otago
Full time
- Flexible location
- Diverse projects
- Strong future workload
Join a well-established company with a strong, diverse project pipeline and a supportive company culture.
Learn moreFull time
- An opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking law firm
- Work within a supportive work environment where talent thrives
- An chance to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact
An opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking law firm.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Competitive salary package
- Flexible working and genuine work-life balance
- Collaborative, national firm with clear growth pathways and ongoing support
Join a leading mid-tier firm in Christchurch offering a $90K+ package, genuine career progression, and true work-life balance. As a Senior Accountant, ...
Learn moreNewmarket Auckland
Full time
- Handle residential property transactions and refinances.
- Prepare Sale and Purchase Agreements.
- Assist first-home buyers, including KiwiSaver withdrawals.
I am looking for a motivated Legal Executive to join a dynamic team of residential and commercial property law experts.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Work with approachable, high-performing authors in a collaborative CBD team
- Handle diverse conveyancing and trust & estate matters in a friendly team
- Supportive, people-first culture with great staff retention + work-life balance
Join a supportive CBD law firm handling residential & commercial conveyancing plus trust & estates. Competitive pay, flexibility, and great culture.
Learn moreFull time
- Join a reputable mid-tier firm in central Auckland
- Enjoy Aucklands city's buzz while in a culture that supports work-life balance
- Competitive salary package and room for career progression
Manage a varied client portfolio, deliver BAS, tax, and advisory services, review reports, and mentor juniors to ensure expert, tailored client advice
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 morePort Nelson Nelson
Full time
- Step into a senior role with opportunities for career progression.
- Flexible working and genuine work-life balance
- Competitive salary package whilst living in beautiful sunny Nelson.
Prepare financial statements and tax returns, provide business advisory services, and support clients with compliance and financial decision-making.
Learn moreGisborne Gisborne
Full time
- Progressive firm + lifestyle location
- Thriving social committee + non-hierarchical culture
- Genuine career progression + annual bonus
Practice quality law whilst enjoying a lifestyle location that is second to none!
Learn moreFull time
- Dissolutions, Welfare Guardians, or PPPR work
- Family Violence, Oranga Tamariki, and Guardianship matters
- Relationship Property or Maintenance matters
Family Lawyer - 1/2 Years PQE - Auckland Care of Children, Family Violence, Oranga Tamariki, and Guardianship matters
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Leading regional law firm
- Genuine commitment to flexibility
- Profit share for the entire team
Relationship Property Solicitor with at least 2 PQE. Opportunity to work across other files including Commercial, Employment and/or Property.
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 moreAlexandra Otago
Full time
- Competitive base with strong commission potential
- Training and long-term development available
- Company vehicle provided for client visits
A well-known New Zealand interiors brand is growing and looking for motivated Sales Consultants to join their team in Central Otago. If you enjoy meet ...
Learn moreHear what people say about us.
People Advisor, Shipping Port
Otago
Team Leader, Planning, Local Council
Junior Solicitor, Mid Sized Law Firm
Christchurch
HR Manager, Electrical Distribution Network
People and Culture Advisor, Mid-tier National Firm
Christchurch
Commercial Analyst, Global Manufacturer
Hamilton
Commercial Associate, Large Full Service Firm
Christchurch
HR Manager, Regional Law Firm
Wellington
HR Manager, Energy Sector
Workflow Manager, National Energy Provider
Dunedin
Lawyer, Mid-tier Law Firm
Auckland
Candidate, Project Management Organisation
Christchurch
Policy Team Leader, Local Government
Waikato
Managing Partner, Full Service Law Firm
Waikato
Managing Director, Accounting Firm
Dunedin
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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