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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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Christchurch Canterbury
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- Mentorship--a genuine opportunity for career development!
- Join a tight knit firm in Timaru that produces high quality work.
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- Full-time opportunity for experienced PAs with leading national law firm.
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- People-focused work with great team; enjoy hands-on, fast-paced work.
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- Progress your career | Stepping stone for someone with 2+ years experience
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- Brilliant leadership opportunity
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- Flexible location - Dunedin, Christchurch, or Central Otago
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Full time
- Brilliant leadership opportunity
- Leverage technology to solve complex problems
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- Supportive environment with career development opportunities
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- Brilliant leadership opportunity
- Leverage technology to solve complex problems
- Flexible location - Dunedin, Christchurch, or Central Otago
Lead the network development plan and provide strategic oversight in developing solutions for a rapidly growing network
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- Varied role with the opportunity to further expand your skill-set
- Great training and mentoring available
- Central Auckland location, close to transport hubs, cafes and shops
A fantastic opportunity to connect with people from all corners of the firm and dive into various legal areas.
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Full time
- Dynamic Invercargill based role with varied and exciting advisory work
- Fantastic and friendly team that genuinely celebrates and rewards success
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements are on offer!
Join a vibrant Invercargill CA firm seeking an experienced Senior Accountant, offering diverse advisory work, supportive team dynamics, and growth!
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Full time
- Hamilton based with flexi-work opportunity
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Join a dynamic and growing organisation based in the heart of Hamilton who are committed to excellence in their industry and value
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Contract/Temp
- Flexible work environment
- Modern offices in commercial firm
- Key hire in friendly team
Are you a skilled and detail-oriented accountant looking for an exciting contract opportunity in Hamilton?
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- Excellent selection of work available across the generalist realm
- Collaborative, tight-knit, and supportive work culture
- Tailored mentoring opportunities + continuous progression and development
A superb opportunity for an intermediate/senior solicitor who wants genuine variety in their day to day.
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- Competitive remuneration package for the right experience and level.
- Work on high quality files without compromising work/life balance.
- Enjoy working with a highly experienced partner with a wealth of knowledge
A rare opportunity for a senior lawyer keen to further hone in on their experience within the commercia litigation and body corporate realm.
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Full time
- Competitive salary package
- Excellent perks and benefits!
- No over-time policy
Join a fantastic team and culture in a specialist opportunity within the firm.
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- Senior position supporting the Secretarial and Senior Management teams
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- Can be Auckland of Wellington based
Exciting growth role with an industry leader!
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Full time
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Full time
- Path to Partner for the right person
- Market-leading wellness and parental leave benefits
- Hybrid-working structures available for experienced candidates
Seeking a Relationship Property specialist for a long-standing Christchurch firm that lives and breathes a healthy work-life balance.
Learn moreHear what people say about us.
Managing Director, Agribusiness Exporter
Central Otago
Litigation Solicitor, Large Full Service Firm
Christchurch
Financial Controller, Health Sector
HR Advisor, City Council
Director, National CA Firm
Hamilton
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Christchurch
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Nelson
Legal Executive, Law Firm
Dunedin
Registered Legal Executive, South Island Law Firm
Christchurch
Partner, General Practice Law Firm
Waikato
Chief Operating Officer, National Advisory Practice
Dunedin
Senior Solicitor, Private Practice Firm
Hamilton
Lawyer, Top Tier Law Firm
Auckland
Junior Solicitor, Regional Law Firm
Queenstown
Junior Barrister, Criminal Lawyers
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 03 467 7227 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 03 467 7225 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 03 477 6700 or marlene@fluidrecruitment.co.nz
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.
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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