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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
Dunedin, Otago
Full time
- Manage all ODT and Star sales functions - Senior Leadership Role
- Generous salary, fully maintained vehicle and achievable commission
- Highly respected and established media group
Lead from the front in this standout media sales leadership role - a career-defining move for a proven sales manager ready to level up.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- New opportunity in a supportive team w/ great culture & approachable leadership
- Gain hands on exposure to a variety of legal work in a general practice setting.
- Flexible to your experience - grow your legal skills with training provided!
Join a friendly suburban law firm as a Legal Assistant! Great culture,varied work & full training provided. Perfect for juniors keen to develop skills
Learn moreFull time
- Potential for Partnership in the short-term
- Join a great team environment and lead a reputable team
- Take on interesting and challenging work
Fluid Legal Recruitment is delighted to partner exclusively with Pitt & Moore in the search for a Senior Lawyer experienced in Trust law.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- High-profile client base
- Excellent pipeline of work
- Conveyancing, Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney
Residential & Commercial Property, Leases, Refinancing, Subdivisions, Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney.
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- Nation-wide planning consultancy paying above-market salaries
- Work on complicated projects, upskilling across the planning sector
- Varied work portfolio from commercial and infrastructure to residential projec
Offering the full range of planning services across the country, working closely with government agencies & private clients
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- Unique opportunity within a respected Chartered Accountancy firm
- In-house style role ideal for an experienced trust lawyer
- Attractive, competitive salary package
Maintain, develop, and grow key trust client relationships within a leading Chartered Accountancy firm.
Learn moreTauranga Bay of Plenty
Full time
- Lead key client work and drive real impact
- Engage in a collaborative, forward-thinking team
- Develop fast with clear growth and mentoring
As a Senior BAS Accountant you will enhance client outcomes and have the opportunity to grow with a dynamic, forward-thinking firm.
Learn moreTauranga Bay of Plenty
Full time
- Great step in-house for a junior solicitor (1-2 years' PQE)
- Varied work with global clients
- Tauranga-based role with strong mentoring and career development
Fantastic opportunity for a junior solicitor to join a high-performing in-house legal team. Based in Tauranga, this role offers diverse legal work.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Unique Trust role with a Chartered Accountancy firm
- Firm going through significant period of acquisition and growth
- Provide additional private client and in-house legal services
Maintain, develop and grow key Trust clients of a Chartered Accountancy firm.
Learn moreSydney NSW
Contract/Temp
- Excellent opportunity in blue-chip company
- Work from home flexibility with some ANZ travel
- Genuine value-add role in award winning multi-national
Are you ready to play a pivotal role in one of our clients most significant business transformation programmes?
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Contract/Temp
- 2-week full-time Trust Account Admin role w/ potential to extend if desired.
- Official assignment starts from late June, with a handover period beforehand.
- CBD location with a friendly & supportive Law Firm+ competitive hourly rate.
2-week temp Trust Account Admin role at a CHCH law firm. Starts late June, early start for handover available. Supportive team, CBD location.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Join a market leading Engineering & Design team
- Work on a range of high value & technically challenging projects
- Renowned workplace culture with career growth & training opportunities
Design focused role in a highly regarded team, working on a range of complex projects in the energy sector
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Hands on work across complex files
- Competitive remuneration on offer
- Unparalleled mentorship on offer
This will be an interesting role that will see you working across a broad variety of complex Litigation matters.
Learn moreWellington Central, Wellington
Full time
- Influence a growing sector by leading key energy sector projects
- Work with a well-established and high performing team
- Great opportunity to expand your existing portfolio of projects delivered
An exciting delivery focused role as part of a highly regarded team, working on a range of complex projects in the energy sector.
Learn moreMount Maunganui Bay of Plenty
Full time
- Influence a growing sector by leading key energy sector projects
- Work with a well-established and high performing team
- Great opportunity to expand your existing portfolio of projects delivered
An exciting delivery focused role as part of a highly regarded team, working on a range of complex projects in the energy sector
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
Lead diverse EI&C projects, get paid for every hour (yes, even OT), and enjoy flexible work with a smart, grounded team.
Learn moreTauranga Bay of Plenty
Full time
- Collaborate with international clients
- Join a high performing in-house legal team
- Clear pathways for career progression and growth
We are seeking a Business Development Lawyer to join a dynamic, high-performing team as a result of continued growth.
Learn moreFull time
- Large scale commercial property matters
- Gain exposure to property and corporate transactions for top-tier clients
- Work closely with experienced Partners in a supportive, ambitious team
Join a leading boutique Auckland firm with a great client base and high-quality work in commercial property and corporate law.
Learn moreFull time
- Step into a senior role with a respected firm offering diverse and engaging work
- Enjoy a supportive team culture, flexible working, and strong career progression
- Benefit from an attractive salary package and hybrid work options
Our client is seeking a Civil Litigation Associate to join their growing team.
Learn moreNew Plymouth, Taranaki
Full time
- Competitive salary package whilst living in the scenic Taranaki region
- Work with a diverse client base across industries
- Grow your career at a well-established firm
manage client portfolios, prepare financial statements, tax returns, and provide compliance and advisory services.
Learn moreHear what people say about us.
Area Sales Manager, National Engineering Supplier
Policy Team Leader, Local Government
Waikato
Junior Accountant, CA Firm
Dunedin
General Manager, Electrical Distribution Network
Managing Director, Agribusiness Exporter
Central Otago
Litigation Solicitor, Large Full Service Firm
Christchurch
Director, National CA Firm
Hamilton
Financial Controller, Health Sector
Registered Legal Executive, South Island Law Firm
Christchurch
People and Culture Advisor, Mid-tier National Firm
Christchurch
Legal Executive, Law Firm
Dunedin
Candidate, Project Management Organisation
Christchurch
Practice Manager, Boutique Law Firm
Waikato
Solicitor, Law Firm
Nelson
People Advisor, Shipping Port
Otago
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 615 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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