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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
Queenstown, Otago
Full time
- Full-time role with variety: service fire equipment & deliver training
- Full training provided: all you need is confidence & great people skills
- Autonomous work: travel across Central Otago & the South Island
Looking for a hands-on role with variety, independence, and real impact? Join a growing fire safety company where no two days are the same. You'll be ...
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- 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 scope to specialise or work broadly across property, estates and litigation support. Supportive team and quality work
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Full time
- Stimulating and varied role in a forward-thinking firm | Will do wonders for CV
- Will suit a highly motivated accountant with at least 2+ years NZ experience
- Superb culture | Friendly team and regular work social events
Join a collaborative CA firm as a BAS Accountant, handling a variety of compliance and advisory work, in a growth-driven culture
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- An opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking law firm
- Work within a supportive work environment where talent thrives
- An chance to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact
An opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking law firm.
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Full time
- Enjoy a competitive remuneration package reflecting your skills and leadership.
- Mentor junior engineers and support design team development.
- Lead mechanical design projects
Step into a senior role designing cutting-edge industrial machinery, leading teams, and driving impactful projects-with competitive remuneration.
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Full time
- Residential conveyancing focus
- Career progression pathways
- Full-Time or Part-Time
About the opportunity: This well-regarded Wellington firm is looking to appoint an experienced Legal Executive to join their busy property team. With ...
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Full time
- Temp opportunity in a leading CHCH Law firm w/ an unmatched reputation!
- Experience in Residential, Commercial, Rural, or General Practice Law welcome
- Temp Legal Assistant + CBD + InfinityLaw Exp + 1 Month Role + ASAP Start
Experienced Legal Assistant needed for 1-month temp role at a fantastic law firm. Ideal for between jobs, Uni break, or easing back from mat leave!
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Contract/Temp
- Fixed term contract ending October 2026
Use your accounting and systems skills to bridge the gap between finance and IT.
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Full time
- Lead Operations & Drive Continuous Improvement
- Senior Leadership Role, Reporting to CEO
- Generous Salary with Additional Bonus
Step into a high-impact leadership role with a respected NZ manufacturer. You'll lead a 25-strong team, own production performance, and drive continuo ...
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- Remote position with a competitive daily rate
- Available to start by end of July 2025
- Exposure to contract negotiations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Seeking an independent contractor with strong contract negotiation and review skills for a remote role starting end of July 2025.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Progressive firm + lifestyle location
- Growth opportunity to join a thriving practice
- Excellent work-life balance + flexible working arrangement available
Solicitor with at least years post-qualification experience in estates, trusts, and private client matters for a mid-sized firm in growth mode.
Learn moreTauranga Bay of Plenty
Full time
- Ready for a new challenge? Design and deliver a diverse range of projects!
- Strong work-life balance with the ability to take lead in divisional growth
- Competitive Remuneration + Ownership Opportunities + On-Going Career Development
Collaborate as part of a growing engineering consultancy and carve your own path in the industrial sector!
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
My highly respected client is seeking an experienced Solicitor to join their dynamic Property and Commercial team.
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- 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 moreBrisbane QLD
Contract/Temp
- Work for a global leader in the oil & gas industry with high-impact legal work
- 12-month parental leave cover with a supportive and high-performing team
- Brisbane-based opportunity in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
Are you an experienced legal professional looking for a dynamic in-house role with a broad scope of work?
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- Ongoing career development with high level training, and mentoring
- Handling a varied caseload, including youth and judge-alone trials
- An opportunity to grow your career with a highly respectable firm in Auckland.
A great opportunity to play a key role in delivering justice and fair representation within a dynamic legal environment.
Learn moreWellington Central, Wellington
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
- Mentor junior staff members + CBD location
- Flexible work arrangements + non-hierarchical culture
- Genuine pathway to partner + lateral partner move
Senior Associate/Partner with an aptitude to build up a practice over a 12-18 month period. Networking and business development skills essential.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Rewarding Remuneration
- Consistent work flow
- Modern office space - CBD location
Due to the high demand within the property team, they are seeking an experienced Legal Executive to join their dynamic practice.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Must have NZ Residency
- Opportunity to travel across Europe while enhancing your electrical skillset
- Perfect for recently qualified or early-career electricians!
Explore the Netherlands and expand your skills in the thriving industrial and manufacturing maintenance sector, with endless growth opportunities!
Learn moreHear what people say about us.
People Advisor, Shipping Port
Otago
Lawyer, Regional Law Firm
Auckland
HR Advisor, City Council
HR Co-ordinator, Public Practice Firm
Christchurch
General Manager, Full Service Law Firm
Waikato
Lawyer, Mid-tier Law Firm
Auckland
Practice Manager, Boutique Law Firm
Waikato
Solicitor, Law Firm
Nelson
Partner, Large South Island Law Firm
Christchurch
Policy Team Leader, Local Government
Waikato
Senior Solicitor, Private Practice Firm
Hamilton
Intermediate BAS Accountant, National Accounting Firm
Christchurch
Managing Partner, Full Service Law Firm
Waikato
Junior Solicitor, Mid Sized Law Firm
Christchurch
Advisory Services Partner, National Accountancy Practice
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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