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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
Christchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Relocate from NZ to Brisbane with strong support and lifestyle perks
- Join a fun team with travel and global project exposure
- Work from AUS but be part of an organization with an NZ head office
Relocate to Brisbane and deliver large-scale automation projects end-to-end with a global leader, plus strong relocation support.
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Full time
- Lucrative salaries and benefits available
- No visa needed for NZ passport holders
- Opportunities across multiple practice areas
International law experience in Australia for 3+ PQE NZ qualified lawyers and experienced legal support candidates
Learn moreLevin Manawatu
Full time
- Develop your skills and grow in the role
- Quality and varied workflow
- Join a firm that values work-life balance
Looking for varied work, a strong culture, flexibility, and a genuine focus on work-life balance? This one is for you!
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- Develop your skills and grow in the role
- Quality and steady workflow
- Join a firm that values work-life balance
Looking for specialist work, a strong culture, flexibility, and a genuine focus on work-life balance? This one is for you!
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- 3+ year PQE
- International network exposure
- Transactional & opinion work
Join a firm who celebrate their people!
Learn moreQueenstown, Otago
Full time
- Stimulating and varied role in a forward-thinking firm | Will do wonders for CV
- Be involved with complex compliance and advisory projects for diverse clients
- Thrive in Queenstown, balancing career growth with an exceptional lifestyle
Long term pathway here for someone wanting future progression through to Partnership
Learn moreFull time
- Relocate from NZ to Brisbane with strong support and lifestyle perks
- Join a fun team with travel and global project exposure
- Work from AUS but be part of an organization with an NZ head office
Relocate to Brisbane and deliver large-scale automation projects end-to-end with a global leader, plus strong relocation support.
Learn moreThorndon Wellington
Full time
- A Port that's growing for the future of Wellington and Central New Zealand
- Work closely with trusted contractors and specialist consultants
- Utilise your desire for continuous improvement
Broaden your asset management experience across a diverse infrastructure portfolio in a fast-paced environment
Learn moreDunedin, Otago
Full time
- Progress your career | Stepping stone for someone with 3+ years experience
- Above market rate base salary, perks and a bonus structure!
- Work / life balance, flexibility and a down to earth team
Advisory led Senior Accountant role, with long term career progression and growth. Be involved with budgeting, forecasting and value-add work.
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- Supportive, high-performing team environment + rapid career progression
- Fast-paced role with plenty of variety and responsibility
- High quality work without big-tier politics
Corporate & Commercial Lawyer role with a leading AKL firm. Varied, high-quality work, strong client exposure, and excellent career growth opportunity
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Progressive firm + excellent culture and benefits
- Flat team structure + high partner access
- High-profile clients + genuine career development
High level corporate law with a national firm.
Learn moreFull time
- North Shore Based Opportunity
- A varied role with real ownership and impact - make this your own.
- Ability to manage your work autonomously
Now looking to grow the Commercial Practice, my client is looking to welcome on board an experienced Commercial solicitor.
Learn moreHamilton, Waikato
Full time
- Well-established client base to work alongisde
- Autonomous role in a high trust office
- Good location with parking available
Work across a broad client portfolio. Supporting the team with high-level compliance and advisory work. Point of contact for your clients.
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- Top salary and allowances
- Lots of travel - get paid to see the world
- Modern facilities and a fun team
If you love international travel, industrial automation and cutting edge tech - this is one you don't want to miss!
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Long standing and reputable firm in central Christchurch
- Offers health insurance, birthday leave and competitive salary
- Fantastic opportunities for professional development
2+ PQE Senior Solicitor or Associate to perform property and private client work
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Provide trusted, commercial legal advice across a dynamic NZ business.
- Nelson HQ or remote, Christchurch/Blenheim preferred.
- Solve complex legal challenges and influence business growth.
Are you an experienced commercial lawyer who thrives on solving complex legal challenges while enabling business growth?
Learn moreBrisbane QLD
Full time
- Work on complex, large-scale materials handling systems
- Join a fun team with travel and global project exposure
- Be part of an industry leader
Deliver cutting-edge automation projects end-to-end, from design to commissioning, with real impact on large-scale industrial systems.
Learn moreFull time
- Some of NZ's most significant commercial disputes
- Top-tier national and international client exposure
- Market-leading development and progression programme
Join a leading top-tier litigation team working on complex, high-profile disputes with premium clients and clear career progression.
Learn moreWellington Central, Wellington
Full time
- Join a market leading Engineering & Design team
- Work on a range of high value & technically challenging projects
- Contribute your expertise to new substation and distribution projects
Design focused role in a highly regarded team, working on a range of complex projects in the energy sector
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Health Insurance
- Competitive Salary
- Vehicle & travel costs covered
Are you an experienced Site Manager looking for your next role in Civil Construction?
Learn moreHear what people say about us.
Junior Accountant, CA Firm
Dunedin
Commercial Analyst, Global Manufacturer
Hamilton
General Manager, Electrical Distribution Network
Practice Manager, Regional Law Firm
Waikato
Registered Legal Executive, Mid Sized Law Firm
Christchurch
BAS Accountant, Tax Accounting Firm
Christchurch
Legal Executive, Law Firm
Dunedin
Legal Executive, Regional Law Firm
Christchurch
Candidate, Project Management Organisation
Christchurch
Managing Partner, Full Service Law Firm
Waikato
HR Manager, Electrical Distribution Network
Business Administrator, Accountancy Practice
Dunedin
Junior Solicitor, Mid Sized Law Firm
Christchurch
Lawyer, Regional Law Firm
Auckland
Solicitor, Law Firm
Nelson
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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