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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
- Large scale commercial property matters
- Gain exposure to property and corporate transactions for top-tier clients
- Work closely with experienced Partners in a supportive, ambitious team
Join a leading boutique Auckland firm with a great client base and high-quality work in commercial property and corporate law.
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- Step into a senior role with a respected firm offering diverse and engaging work
- Enjoy a supportive team culture, flexible working, and strong career progression
- Benefit from an attractive salary package and hybrid work options
Our client is seeking a Civil Litigation Associate to join their growing team.
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 moreDunedin, Otago
Full time
- Laying strong foundations for a global career in commercial finance
- Key industry player with a diverse project portfolio and integrated systems
- A positive close knit culture built on collaboration and purpose
You'll assist with financial reporting and and month-end accounting, while supporting the annual accounts preparations and data reconciliation.
Learn moreDunedin, Otago
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- Make a real impact on the strategic decision making
- Be part of an innovative and sustainable focused business
- Timaru location
A varied position in an industry leading business with a strong strategic vision and sustainable and environmentally responsible values.
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- Join a tight-knit team that values collaboration and support.
- Great opportunity for professional growth.
- Enjoy a healthy work-life balance and the ability to work autonomously.
And exciting role for a Solicitor with experience in Family Law to join their team (this role is also suitable to candidates at a more senior level.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Transformative 2025: new brand & premises
- Comprehensive range of benefits and initiatives to empower you
- Busy Commercial team with highly respected Partners
Property & Commercial roles at Senior Solicitor/Associate level including mergers and acquisitions, rural law, subdivisions and development projects.
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- Lead the delivery of critical HV and generation projects across NZ.
- Work as part and lead an experienced and growing engineering team
- Competitive remuneration package & avenues into organisational leadership
Elevate your career with an NZ-owned consultancy. Design and deliver key infrastructure projects across diverse electrical environments!
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 moreHamilton, Waikato
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- Join a supportive and encouraging team environment
- Competitive salary package among other benefits
- Get high job satisfaction and excel your career further
Ready to take the next step in your legal career with a global, purpose-driven tech company? Join the legal team at Gallagher.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
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- Make a real impact on the strategic decision making
- Be part of an innovative and sustainable focused business
- Timaru location
A varied position in an industry leading business with a strong strategic vision and sustainable and environmentally responsible values.
Learn moreLower Hutt, Wellington
Full time
- Varied role - broaden your skillset!
- Contribute to Wellington's strategic direction
- Evolve a technically complex and well-designed network
Contribute to network development planning through load flow modelling, growth forecasting and optioneering.
Learn moreAlbany Auckland
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- Play a key role in developing sustainable transport infrastructure
- An exciting operational blend of technical & leadership responsibilities
- Take lead on key relationships to ChargeNet's business
Contribute to drive New Zealand's decarbonisation initiatives with the development of EV infrastructure
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
We're looking for a practical, detail-oriented Fire Protection Engineer to join a respected and collaborative building services team
Learn morePort Nelson Nelson
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- Potential for Partnership in the short-term
- Join a great team environment and lead a reputable team
- Take on interesting and challenging work
Fluid Legal Recruitment is delighted to partner exclusively with Pitt & Moore in the search for a Senior Lawyer experienced in Trust law.
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We're looking for a practical, detail-oriented Fire Protection Engineer to join a respected and collaborative building services team
Learn moreCromwell Otago
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- 💼 Competitive salary + company vehicle + tools of trade
- 🌟 Supportive team culture - work with a crew that values professionalism
- 🚀 Career development - grow skills with ongoing training and career development
Drive growth in a leading architectural hardware company. Enjoy a great team culture, strong salary package, and real opportunities for career progres ...
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- Lead a high-performing team in a flexible, people-first environment
- Work across a varied portfolio with strong client relationships
- Modern CBD offices + hybrid working + clear progression pathway
Step into a leadership role with a respected mid-tier firm offering variety and flexibility, with massive room to grow
Learn moreFull time
- Wellington based
- 70% Mechanical 30% Hydraulics
- Impactful Projects
Join a vibrant engineering consultancy based in Wellington, delivering full‑service building engineering solutions across New Zealand
Learn moreDunedin, Otago
Full time
- Be part of an iconic project
- Career defining role
- One in a lifetime opportunity
Project Engineer: Work alongside a high-performing team and play a pivotal role in an iconic project.
Learn moreHear what people say about us.
Workflow Manager, National Energy Provider
Dunedin
People Advisor, Shipping Port
Otago
Business Administrator, Accountancy Practice
Dunedin
HR Manager, Regional Law Firm
Wellington
Commercial Analyst, Global Manufacturer
Hamilton
HR Manager, Energy Sector
Practice Manager, Corporate Law Firm
Wellington
Human Resources Advisor, National Wholesalers
Dunedin
Intermediate BAS Accountant, National Accounting Firm
Christchurch
General Manager, Full Service Law Firm
Waikato
Legal PA, Law Firm
Hamilton
Lawyer, Regional Law Firm
Auckland
People and Culture Advisor, Mid-tier National Firm
Christchurch
Legal Executive, Law Firm
Dunedin
Practice Manager, Boutique Law Firm
Waikato
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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