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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
Looking for a well-rounded and experienced secretary in conveyancing and estates
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- Exposure to high-quality property and commercial work
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Competitive salary and genuine career development opportunities
Join a high-performing property and commercial team where your Mandarin language skills and legal support experience will be highly valued.
Learn moreWellington Central, Wellington
Full time
- Directly impact New Zealand's energy future
- Solutions focused - strategic and senior influence
- Remote working considered - major / regional centre
Guide and equip the energy sector to electrify Aotearoa. Leverage your whole of system, cross-sector thinking, collaboration, and communication skills
Learn moreFull time
- 1 - 4 years PQE
- Excellent academic transcript
- Exposure to domestic and international clients.
If you have experience in litigation, corporate advisory or banking law, then this is for you!
Learn moreFull time
- Market leading remuneration package
- First-class training and mentoring from recognised leaders in the field
- Exposure and involvement in NZ's leading construction projects
Join a top-tier construction team advising on major NZ infrastructure projects - hands-on involvement, strong mentoring, and excellent career pathways
Learn moreWellington Central, Wellington
Full time
- Exposure to high-profile and nationally significant environmental and RM work
- Direct mentorship from leading practitioners in the field
- Strong long-term career development within a premier practice
Senior RM lawyer opportunity working on major NZ planning and environmental matters with leading clients and high-impact national projects.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Be a vital cog in a successful business
- Supportive company culture
- Flexible working location
Exciting opportunity for a proven recruiter to support a well-established, nationwide construction company. Could be based in any of the main centres
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Competitive salary package
- Flexible working and genuine work-life balance
- Collaborative, national firm with clear growth pathways and ongoing support
Join a leading mid-tier firm in Christchurch offering a $90K+ package, genuine career progression, and true work-life balance. As a Senior Accountant, ...
Learn moreFull time
- Managing an established portfolio of immigration clients
- Providing strategic immigration advice to clients
- Building and maintaining strong, long-term client relationships
This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, client-focused law firm specialising in immigration law in Auckland.
Learn moreFull time
- Provide legal advice on visa applications, work permits, immigration matters
- Maintain strong client relationships and deliver exceptional service
- Prepare and lodge visa applications, submissions, and supporting documents
We are a dynamic, client-focused law firm specialising in Immigration law.
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- Join a reputable mid-tier firm in central Auckland
- Enjoy Aucklands city's buzz while in a culture that supports work-life balance
- Competitive salary package and room for career progression
Manage a varied client portfolio, deliver BAS, tax, and advisory services, review reports, and mentor juniors to ensure expert, tailored client advice
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 moreNew Plymouth, Taranaki
Full time
- Competitive salary package whilst living in the scenic Taranaki region
- Work within a close knit, supportive team
- Direct client exposure & advisory work
manage client portfolios, prepare financial statements, tax returns, and provide compliance and advisory services.
Learn morePort Nelson Nelson
Full time
- 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 moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Senior Planner role offering genuine influence across complex planning matters
- Collaborative team environment focused on practical outcomes
- Hybrid working and professional development opportunities
This is a chance to step into a role where your approach, judgement, and ability to navigate complex situations will be truly valued and supported
Learn moreNewmarket Auckland
Full time
- An exciting senior leadership role driving operational excellence
- A well-regarded, people-focused, innovative, and forward-thinking culture
- Support New Zealand's growing energy & infrastructure needs
Lead a team driving operational excellence with a specialist consultancy
Learn moreFull time
- Join a medium - large sized firm based in a prime location within Auckland
- Begin as a Senior Accountant or Assistant Manager & progress through the ranks
- Comes with many great perks - WFH 2 days per week!
Take on a challenging and varied role - split your time between advisory and management responsibilities while at the firm
Learn moreQueenstown, Otago
Full time
- Landmark projects
- Attractive Rem package
- Strong future workload
Senior QS role in Queenstown delivering landmark builds. Join a top-tier team, strong pipeline, career growth, and competitive salary on offer.
Learn moreDunedin, Otago
Full time
- Be a vital cog in a successful business
- Supportive company culture
- Flexible working location
Exciting opportunity for a proven recruiter to support a well-established, nationwide construction company. Could be based in any of the main centres
Learn moreFull time
- Strong pipeline of complex & interesting projects
- Lead a renowned team of industry experts
- Extensive development and growth opportunities
Be a CAD Designer in a specialist Civil Structural team, working across engineering and infrastructure sectors
Learn moreHear what people say about us.
Registered Legal Executive, Mid Sized Law Firm
Christchurch
Junior Solicitor, Mid Sized Law Firm
Christchurch
Managing Director, Agribusiness Exporter
Central Otago
Solicitor, Law Firm
Nelson
People and Culture Advisor, Mid-tier National Firm
Christchurch
Practice Manager, Boutique Law Firm
Waikato
Legal PA, Law Firm
Hamilton
People and Culture Advisor, Mid-tier National Firm
Christchurch
Legal Executive, Regional Law Firm
Hamilton
Team Leader, Planning, Local Council
Junior Solicitor, Regional Law Firm
Queenstown
Candidate, Project Management Organisation
Christchurch
Policy Team Leader, Local Government
Waikato
General Manager, Full Service Law Firm
Waikato
Chief Operating Officer, National Advisory Practice
Dunedin
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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