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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
Lower Hutt, Wellington
Full time
- Competitive salary package + influence at the executive table.
- Flexible, supportive environment that values work-life balance.
- Empowered leadership culture with clear path for international growth.
Drive growth, lead a top-tier team, and shape global sales strategy - all with a great package, smart leadership, and real balance.
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Full time
- Varied workload and regular travel!
- Concept to completion project management!
- Supportive management, a fun team, and competitive renumeration!
If concept to completion project management, regular travel, a varied work load and a supportive team sounds like your dream job - look no further!
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Full time
- New opportunity for a Legal Executive in Ashburton looking for meaningful change
- Opportunity to shape the role yourself with the backing of a supportive team.
- Competitive salary + genuine support and wellbeing initiatives on offer.
Brand-new Legal Executive role in Ashburton. Shape the position, lead quality property work, and enjoy a change in a supportive & dynamic team.
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- Fast growing business
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You'll be joining one of Wanaka's success stories as they continue on their journey of growth. With a well regarded team culture, internal development ...
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- Forward thinking firm
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Superb opportunity to join a respected firm offering quality work, flexibility, and a culture that truly supports your success.
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- A strong pipeline of exciting, complex projects
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Join a respected fire engineering consultancy delivering innovative, performance-based solutions across high-profile projects in NZ and beyond.
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Full time
- Exciting opportunity in superb location
- Leading architectural building company
Change of lifestyle? Live and work in Queenstown - stunning location! Career defining opportunity. Work on architectural homes of the highest quality.
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Full time
- North Shore Location
- Step into a leadership role, with quality dispute work
- Close collaborative culture, modern offices with the tools and tech to match
For more information, reach out to Chana @ Fluid Recruitment - 022 397 8311.
Learn moreFull time
- Join a highly reputable firm with great mentoring and supportive environment
- Become part of a social team with an inviting culture
- Ideal for individuals passionate about employment and litigation
Litigation Legal Secretary in Auckland. Supportive team, great culture, varied work. 3+ yrs' legal admin experience essential.
Learn moreDunedin, Otago
Full time
- Guarantee of steady workflow
- Excellent mentorship
- Comprehensive Remuneration Package
This role is ideally suited to an experienced candidate with a strong base across general practice matters.
Learn moreCambridge Waikato
Full time
- Expand on your skillset with support from senior team members
- Maintain a high quality of work for a diverse client portfolio
- Plenty of client contact on offer
Provide advisory services to a mix of commercial clients. Your professional development will be heavily supported to get the most out of your career
Learn morePort Nelson Nelson
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- 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 moreFull time
- Remote, hybrid, in-office - flexible to suit you
- Supportive, inclusive culture with innovative work practices
- Established, full-service firm with consistent growth in Hawke's Bay
Superb opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm in Hawke's Bay, offering a strong reputation, stable workflow, and a genuine, balanced lifestyle.
Learn moreFull time
- Relocate to CHCH to step into a valued Conveyancing Legal Secretary role!
- Work in a smaller firm that values balance, w/ part-time hours available
- Enjoy shorter commutes,more affordable living,& the relaxed pace of life in CHCH
Make the move to Christchurch! Join a tight-knit law firm as a Legal Secretary with Conveyancing expertise. Great culture, CBD office, real balance.
Learn moreHamilton, Waikato
Full time
- An excellent opportunity for an experienced Property Legal Assistant
- Join a welcoming, tight-knit, and friendly team
- A great next step to advance your career in a reputable firm
Are you an experienced Legal Assistant in Property law? This may be the perfect next role for you!
Learn moreQueenstown, Otago
Full time
- Work on a range of high-quality property matters
- Opportunities for professional development
- Join a supportive and social team environment
Are you an experienced Property Legal Executive looking for your next opportunity? This may be the opportunity for you!
Learn moreRotorua Bay of Plenty
Full time
- Supportive environment with career development opportunities
- Growing NZ owned company
- Opportunity to make a real impact on culture across the business
Seeking an experienced HR Advisor who's looking to join a growing organisation
Learn moreQueenstown, Otago
Full time
- Great opportunities for career development
- Interesting and high-quality work on offer
- Join a great team environment that values work-life balance
An incredible opportunity for a junior to intermediate Commercial Solicitor has opened up within a reputable Queenstown law firm.
Learn moreQueenstown, Otago
Full time
- Great opportunities for career development
- Interesting and high-quality work on offer
- Join a great team environment that values work-life balance
An incredible opportunity for a junior to intermediate Commercial Solicitor has opened up within a reputable Queenstown law firm.
Learn moreHear what people say about us.
Managing Director, Agribusiness Exporter
Central Otago
Human Resources Advisor, National Wholesalers
Dunedin
Chief Financial Officer, Electrical Distribution Network
Waikato
HR Manager, Energy Sector
Practice Manager, Corporate Law Firm
Wellington
Managing Director, Accounting Firm
Dunedin
Solicitor, Law Firm
Nelson
Registered Legal Executive, South Island Law Firm
Christchurch
Workflow Manager, National Energy Provider
Dunedin
Intermediate BAS Accountant, National Accounting Firm
Christchurch
Legal Executive, Law Firm
Dunedin
Senior Solicitor, Private Practice Firm
Hamilton
Registered Legal Executive, Mid Sized Law Firm
Christchurch
Area Sales Manager, National Engineering Supplier
Business Administrator, Accountancy Practice
Dunedin
OUR TEAM
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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 615 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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