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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
We're looking for a practical, detail-oriented Fire Protection Engineer to join a respected and collaborative building services team
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Full 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.
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We're looking for a practical, detail-oriented Fire Protection Engineer to join a respected and collaborative building services team
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- 💼 Competitive salary + company vehicle + tools of trade
- 🌟 Supportive team culture - work with a crew that values professionalism
- 🚀 Career development - grow skills with ongoing training and career development
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- Lead a high-performing team in a flexible, people-first environment
- Work across a varied portfolio with strong client relationships
- Modern CBD offices + hybrid working + clear progression pathway
Step into a leadership role with a respected mid-tier firm offering variety and flexibility, with massive room to grow
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- Wellington based
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Join a vibrant engineering consultancy based in Wellington, delivering full‑service building engineering solutions across New Zealand
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Full time
- Be part of an iconic project
- Career defining role
- One in a lifetime opportunity
Project Engineer: Work alongside a high-performing team and play a pivotal role in an iconic project.
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Full time
- Work with some of New Zealand's best lawyers
- Complex and high-value commercial matters
- Fantastic range of perks & benefits
Covering all aspects of general commercial litigation and dispute resolution on some of the largest litigation files in the country.
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Full time
- High-performing team
- Market-leading benefits
- Strong core values
Commercial & Property specialist for a mid-tier firm.
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Full time
- Mentor junior staff members + CBD location
- Flexible work arrangements + non-hierarchical culture
- Genuine pathway to partner + lateral partner move
Senior Associate or Partner with own commercial client base to join a growing firm.
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- Collaborate with international clients and expand your global acumen
- Clear pathways for career growth and development
- Join a high-performing in-house team
We are seeking a Business Development Lawyer to join a dynamic and high-performing team during a period of growth and innovation.
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- Join a well-regarded Wellington firm, known for its modern approach to legal s
- Work with high-profile clients across diverse industries.
- Enjoy being part of a team that values flexibility and collaboration.
A growing Central Wellington firm is seeking an experienced Associate/Senior Associate to join their Civil Litigation and Employment Law team.
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- Deliver expert legal and fiduciary services across client structures.
- Provide legal guidance and mentor junior staff within a collaborative team.
- Support system improvements, client retention, and compliance excellence.
Deliver expert legal and fiduciary services, mentor staff, and support client structures in a collaborative, high-performing in-house team.
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Full time
- Exciting Career growth opportunity
- Great company culture and team environment
- High performing, supportive organization
Excellent remuneration + career growth opportunities + Queenstown location + benefits
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Full time
- Highly regarded Taranaki firm with a strong reputation and loyal client base.
- Exciting career growth with high-quality work.
- Excellent work-life balance - enjoy the Taranaki lifestyle.
Exciting Opportunity to Join Taranaki's Leading Commercial Property Team!
Learn moreTauranga Bay of Plenty
Full time
- Deliver expert legal and fiduciary services across client structures.
- Provide legal guidance and mentor junior staff within a collaborative team.
- Support system improvements, client retention, and compliance excellence.
Deliver expert legal and fiduciary services, mentor staff, and support client structures in a collaborative, high-performing professional team.
Learn moreInvercargill Southland
Full time
- Lead daily operations and strategy for a respected business
- Mentor a capable team and drive growth, performance
- Flexible base: Invercargill or hybrid Central Otago
Lead a well-established South Island fire safety business into its next chapter. We're looking for a hands-on General Manager to oversee daily operati ...
Learn morePalmerston North, Manawatu
Full time
- Highly regarded Taranaki firm with a strong reputation and loyal client base.
- Exciting career growth with high-quality work.
- Excellent work-life balance - enjoy the Taranaki lifestyle.
Exciting Opportunity to Join Taranaki's Leading Commercial Property Team!
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
Engage in challenging, diverse projects within a busy, tight-knit team
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Contract/Temp
- 2-week full-time Trust Account Assistant role w/ potential to extend if desired.
- Official assignment starts from late June, with a handover period beforehand.
- CBD location with a friendly & supportive legal team + competitive hourly rate.
2-week temp Assistant Trust Accountant role at a CHCH law firm. Starts late June, early start for handover available. Supportive team, CBD location.
Learn moreHear what people say about us.
Commercial Associate, Large Full Service Firm
Christchurch
Senior Associate (Property), Mid-tier National Firm
Christchurch
People and Culture Advisor, Mid-tier National Firm
Christchurch
Legal Executive, Regional Law Firm
Hamilton
Partner, General Practice Law Firm
Waikato
Junior Barrister, Criminal Lawyers
Auckland
HR Manager, Energy Sector
Advisory Services Partner, National Accountancy Practice
Practice Manager, Regional Law Firm
Waikato
Workflow Manager, National Energy Provider
Dunedin
Partner, Large Full Service Firm
Dunedin
Legal PA, Law Firm
Hamilton
HR Manager, Regional Law Firm
Wellington
Chief Financial Officer, Electrical Distribution Network
Waikato
Director, Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy
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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