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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
- Diverse Client Exposure: Work with a range of clients from various industries
- Superb workplace culture | Grow your career with a leading firm
- Fantastic perks - 5 weeks AL, mobile phone and company wellness policy
Varied Intermediate / Senior level role, with a mix between advisory, compliance and client facing responsibilities
Learn moreDunedin, Otago
Full time
- Work with a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries
- Grow your career with real development opportunities, mentoring, and progression
- Enjoy flexible hours and a supportive team culture in the heart of Dunedin
Help clients with tax, financials, and business advice while being part of a friendly, supportive team in a growing Dunedin based firm.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Join a boutique property law firm & support a legal team in a close capacity
- Specialised role supporting a busy free earners w conveyancing & general admin
- Newly created role in a friendly, small team + Competitive pay + Fringe of CBD
A newly created position will see you supporting a highly experienced Legal Executive with a variety of property and conveyancing matters. Apply now!
Learn moreAlexandra Otago
Full time
- Lead complex and nationally significant planning applications
- Senior team leadership within a high-performing Council unit
- Flexible working, wellbeing days & strong development support
Advance your planning career while enjoying the lifestyle, landscapes, lakes and mountains, and genuine work-life balance Central Otago is known for.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- In-home consultative sales role covering Christchurch.
- Strong base salary plus commission, company vehicle provided.
- Full training, autonomy in your day, and long-term stability with a respected NZ
In-home Sales Consultant role covering Christchurch, working directly with homeowners to deliver tailored interior solutions. This position offers str ...
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- Take ownership of complex legal challenges in a high-growth environment
- Drive impact across contracts, IP, and corporate matters
- Competitive salary with the flexibility to work remotely
Step into a pivotal role at a dynamic software company, helping shape the business while driving legal and commercial strategy.
Learn moreDunedin, Otago
Contract/Temp
- Immediate start available- 30 hours per week
- Fast paced industry with variety and challenge
- Competitive pay and staff purchasing benefits
You'll support a busy team with essential customer account and invoicing duties in a fast paced industry.
Learn moreTauranga Bay of Plenty
Full time
- Support and review technical work
- Attractive salary, flexibility and benefits
- Manage and advise a clean portfolio of clients
Hands-on business advisory role under a Director. Relationship-led, quality-focused, with flexibility and no management pressure
Learn moreDunedin, Otago
Full time
- Are you a self starter with an eye for detail?
- Great mix of tasks and strong scope for someone looking to take the next step.
- Competitive hourly rate and benefits with successful stable company
Take the lead on payroll and payables, keeping everything running smoothly in a role where being organised really matters.
Learn moreFull time
- Lead and mentor an experienced team
- Drive growth and development of our clients Structural Engineering offering
- Extensive development and growth opportunities
Lead a high performing Structural Engineering team as part of a market leading consultancy
Learn moreWanaka Otago
Full time
- Join a collaborative and welcoming team environment
- Work on an interesting variety of commercial property matters
- Direct access to senior team members for mentoring and support
An exciting opportunity has opened up with an excellent local law firm seeking an experienced Legal Executive.
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- Strong pipeline of complex & interesting projects
- Lead a renowned team of industry experts
- Extensive development and growth opportunities
Be a people leader as part of a specialist consultancy, working across engineering, infrastructure, and energy sectors
Learn moreFull time
- This role offers a favourable blend of sales and design
- Varied projects within complex industrial automation
- Healthy base salary + a loaded benefits package
Exceptional role for an experienced mechanical engineer who has the soft skills to excel in a sales focused role.
Learn moreFull time
- Join a firm with a reputation for excellence
- Will suit a highly motivated accountant with at least 2+ years NZ experience
- Excellent remuneration package | Salary higher than most firms in the market
This BAS Intermediate Accountant is primarily responsible for compliance work and long term getting more advisory duties as they progress their career
Learn moreFull time
- Join a well renowned CA firm that has a fantastic reputation in the market
- Challenging role delivering real value where you get a variety of client work
- A CA firm who promote a real work/life balance and provide flexibility
Rare Audit opportunity in Auckland for one of New Zealand's top CA firms. Take the next step in your career!
Learn moreWanaka Otago
Full time
- Career progression opportunity
- Supportive company culture
- Central Otago lifestyle
Exciting leadership opportunity as a Site Manager for a respected company with a solid pipeline of work.
Learn moreTauranga Bay of Plenty
Full time
- Career progression opportunity
- Collaborative team
- Strong future workload
Join a highly respected and well-established company that offers a supportive team environment and a strong project pipeline.
Learn moreFull time
- Apply your commercial law expertise in a dynamic, growing industry.
- Handle complex contracts, agreements, and strategic projects.
- Join a business that values development and progression.
Are you a commercial lawyer ready to take on high-impact contracts and strategic projects? Join a fast-growing energy business and make your mark.
Learn moreMangawhai Northland
Full time
- Clear pathway to owning a profitable Mangawhai practice
- Option of flexible working arrangements
- Strong, stable client base with varied workload.
Fantastic succession opportunity for a senior lawyer to acquire a strong, established practice. Structured buy-in available with flex timeframes.
Learn morePort Nelson Nelson
Full time
- Looking at all junior candidates with a passion for family law
- An excellent opportunity to develop your experience in family law
- Direct access to senior team members for mentoring and support
A standout opportunity for a junior family solicitor to join a well regarded and thriving Nelson practice and take the next step in their career.
Learn moreHear what people say about us.
Lawyer, Mid-tier Law Firm
Auckland
HR Manager, Regional Law Firm
Wellington
Legal Executive, Regional Law Firm
Hamilton
General Manager, Full Service Law Firm
Waikato
HR Manager, Electrical Distribution Network
Junior Solicitor, Regional Law Firm
Queenstown
Workflow Manager, National Energy Provider
Dunedin
People and Culture Advisor, Mid-tier National Firm
Christchurch
Partner, General Practice Law Firm
Waikato
Solicitor, Law Firm
Nelson
Senior Accountant, CA Practice
Waikato
Practice Manager, Boutique Law Firm
Waikato
People Advisor, Shipping Port
Otago
Practice Manager, Regional Law Firm
Waikato
Legal Executive, 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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