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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
Alexandra Otago
Full time
- Manage a multi-disciplinary regulatory team
- Enjoy the outdoors, vineyards, and stunning landscapes
- Shape key community services and outcomes
Lead a regulatory team delivering building, health, licensing & animal services. A key leadership role in a thriving regional setting.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Rare legal role in a high performing, friendly Property & Private Client team!
- Seeking an experienced conveyancer on a full time basis w 1 day WFH.
- Central CHCH location - Respected, professional firm w/ robust support in place.
If you're looking for a change of environment & the chance to join a supportive yet high-performing Property and Private Client team, apply now!
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- Relocate to Northland
- Never be more than a stone's throw away from beautiful beaches
- Senior RMA planner role with an exciting twist
An exciting Opportunity for a consent planner looking for a role with a difference.
Learn moreWellington Central, Wellington
Full time
- Relocate to Central Otago!
- Manage a multi-disciplinary regulatory team
- Enjoy the outdoors, vineyards, and stunning landscapes
Lead a regulatory team delivering building, health, licensing & animal services. A key leadership role in a thriving regional setting.
Learn moreDunedin, Otago
Part time
- A welcoming environment offering development and career progression.
- Experience a modern, well-appointed workplace in a central location.
- Part time 30 hours per week to fit with your schedule and commitments.
Perfect for someone who loves keeping things organised and supporting senior leadership.
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Full time
- $30-$45/ hr + Phone + Vehicle + Health insurance
- Supportive and inclusive work environment
- NO 'On-Call' service
Hiring HVAC Installer. Great team, solid pay, no on-call, long-term role across residential & commercial projects. Apply now!
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Full time
- Lead landmark projects in Queenstown with a top-tier NZ consultancy.
- Senior role with client-facing responsibility and business growth focus.
- Enjoy Queenstown's lifestyle while advancing your engineering career.
Senior Building Services Engineer in Queenstown. NZ consultancy experience essential. Lead projects, grow client relationships, enjoy the lifestyle.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Provide in-depth support to lawyers on civil disputes & various litigation files
- Enjoy strong pay, wellbeing perks, flexible hours, and WFH options.
- Work from modern CBD offices with great amenities, cafés,& transport nearby
Step into a central Christchurch role with top pay, flexibility, and the chance to support high-calibre work in litigation and civil disputes.
Learn moreTauranga Bay of Plenty
Full time
- Work across the rural and property space
- Work autonomously
- Competitive renumeration + medical cover
Legal Executive role in Tauranga - diverse property work and supportive team culture.
Learn moreFull time
- Work on a wide range of commercial litigation matters
- Join a high-performing team with mentorship and training
Join a Wellington commercial litigation team - challenging work, supportive culture, and strong focus on professional development.
Learn moreFull time
- Senior RMA planner role with an exciting twist
- Never be more than a stone's throw away from beautiful beaches
- Flexible hybrid working arrangement
An exciting opportunity for a consent planner looking for a role with a twist
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- Global brand with an exciting project pipeline
- Access to a comprehensive employee benefits program
- Join a fun, collaborative team working with cutting-edge technology
Senior Project Manager role delivering large-scale automation projects with an innovative machinery design and manufacturing business.
Learn moreMelbourne VIC
Full time
- Join a dynamic team and take on diverse legal responsibilities
- Access professional development and flexible working options
- Enjoy wellbeing initiatives, social events, and lifestyle discounts
Join the in-house legal team of a leading Melbourne property group as a Registered Legal Executive.
Learn moreManukau Auckland
Full time
- Experience support, mentorship & development with a leading South-Auckland team.
- Contribute to a positive and respectful culture
- Support multiple authors in busy property team; hands-on conveyancing work
Experienced Legal Secretary sought for South Auckland firm. 2+ yrs in Property/Private Client. Supportive team culture.
Learn moreFull time
- Own your workload and stay ahead of deadlines
- Contribute to a positive and respectful culture
- Manage files from start to finish with confidence
Legal Executive opportunity with a specialty in trusts & estates. Supportive team and quality work
Learn moreHamilton, Waikato
Full time
- Top-tier package - Competitive pay and flexibility
- Great culture - Supportive, no-egos, and collaborative
- Own projects end-to-end - From concept to commissioning
Join a thriving and innovative Hamilton-based team as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Lucrative salaries and benefits available
- Locations include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth
- Opportunities across multiple practice areas
International law experience in Australia for NZ qualified lawyers with at least three years of PQE.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Diverse Projects
- Collaborative team
- Career development
Great opportunity to join a busy, well-established company in the civil construction industry in Central Otago. This role is based in Cromwell.
Learn moreWanaka Otago
Full time
- Competitive salary + KiwiSaver with growth opportunities
- Influence decisions in an innovative, supportive culture
- Live the Wanaka lifestyle while progressing your career
Shape your career in Wanaka. Enjoy lifestyle balance, competitive pay, and influence as you manage planning, stock, and suppliers in a growing team.
Learn moreFull 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 moreHear what people say about us.
Legal Executive, Law Firm
Dunedin
Financial Controller, Health Sector
Policy Team Leader, Local Government
Waikato
General Manager, Electrical Distribution Network
Senior Associate (Property), Mid-tier National Firm
Christchurch
Director, National CA Firm
Hamilton
Managing Director, Agribusiness Exporter
Central Otago
Chief Operating Officer, National Advisory Practice
Dunedin
Director, Accounting Firm
Wellington
Advisory Services Partner, National Accountancy Practice
HR Manager, Energy Sector
Workflow Manager, National Energy Provider
Dunedin
Chief Financial Officer, Electrical Distribution Network
Waikato
Business Administrator, Accountancy Practice
Dunedin
Practice Manager, Regional Law Firm
Waikato
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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