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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
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- Travel the world working on cutting-edge automated systems.
- Fully maintained dual-cab vehicle and tools, OT + allowances
- Career growth in a global engineering team
Join a global automation team! Solve complex mechanical challenges, travel locally & internationally, and grow your career.
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Full time
- Senior-level litigation/criminal support role; work on complex & varied matters
- Hands-on involvement across document production, court processes & liason etc
- Competitive remuneration + inclusive & collaborative culture + CBD location
An opportunity has arisen to join a well-regarded CBD-based law firm known looking for a Senior Litigation / Criminal Legal Secretary (or LE)
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- Temp Assignment: mid-April to mid-May
- Varied responsibilities
- Excellent culture and team
Join a reputable law firm in Wellington on a temporary assignment for an Office Administrator. Approx. 1 month position mid-April to mid-May
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Full time
- Join an NZ based premium manufacturer of leading-class interior panels
- An exciting portfolio of nationwide CAPEX projects
- Work as part of a people-first, supportive, and down-to-earth culture
Join a growing market-leading manufacturer, delivering an exciting portfolio of capital projects
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- Short-term, high-impact opportunity covering parental leave
- Part-time hours with flexibility
- Work on complex, large-scale infrastructure projects
Part-time, 9-month role for an experienced construction lawyer advising on major NZ infrastructure projects.
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Full time
- Competitive salary package
- Flexible working and genuine work-life balance
- Collaborative, local firm with clear growth pathways and a real family feel
This role is a key leadership opportunity within a well-established Christchurch CA firm. You'll manage a portfolio of SME clients, deliver proactive ...
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Full time
- Join a supportive, fun, and relaxed team that genuinely loves what they do.
- Enjoy strong benefits, flexibility, and real investment in your growth.
- Tackle unique, high‑impact projects you won't find anywhere else.
Engineer world‑first tech with Holmes Solutions - lead automation projects, shape breakthrough systems, and push the limits of what's possible.
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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.
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- Real growth opportunities with mentorship and long-term progression
- Great CBD location with supportive and social team
- Interesting, high-quality property work with strong client exposure
A fantastic opportunity to step into varied, high-quality property work within a collaborative team that offers strong mentorship and great culture
Learn moreTauranga Bay of Plenty
Full time
- End-to-end consenting across simple to complex applications
- Strong stakeholder engagement (iwi, consultants, public)
- Career development and progression opportunities
Looking to step into a well-rounded planning role where you'll gain exposure to a diverse range of consent applications and stakeholders?
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Above market remuneration package
- Centrally based office working closely with surveyors and planners
- The chance to contribute on a diverse, South Island wide project portfolio
Work on a mixture of residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects across the South Island
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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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- In-home consultative sales role covering Auckland's Western Suburbs.
- 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 Auckland's Western Suburbs, working directly with homeowners to deliver tailored interior solutions. This posit ...
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 moreInvercargill Southland
Part time
- A stable and dependable organisation offering long term career growth.
- Community‑minded team where colleagues support one another and work with purpose
- Help to shape better, smoother, more people‑friendly processes.
Part-time Payroll Specialist: Assist with payroll processing, leave balancing, and reporting while growing skills and supporting related projects.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Lead high impact infrastructure projects as a technical specialist
- Work in a blend of workshop, office, and site-based environments
- Join an innovative future focused company
Take the reins as a technical lead in the petroleum industry at the forefront of our critical infrastructure
Learn morePalmerston North, Manawatu
Full time
- Wanting a fresh challenge and to make impact?
- Join generation - strong training programme
- Varied mix of electrical and mechanical plant
We're seeking a registered electrical to join Te Āpiti Wind Farm's experienced and tight knit Maintenance Team - some of the best views at work!
Learn moreNew Plymouth, Taranaki
Full time
- Exposure to both strategic and hands on procurement- no two days are the same
- Shape diverse, high‑value projects with a supportive employer and standout team
- People‑first employer with full benefits package and relocation assistance
Lead the procurement strategy and deliver services shaped by innovation and partnership, driving smarter, more meaningful outcomes for our community.
Learn moreDunedin, Otago
Full time
- A position with defined expectations and practical growth trajectory.
- Trusted and proven brand that provides confidence and stability.
- A sensible hybrid approach designed for productivity and balance.
Clear reporting, grounded leadership, and practical financial insight that keep performance on track and progressing.
Learn moreNew Plymouth, Taranaki
Full time
- Exposure to both strategic and hands on procurement- no two days are the same
- Shape diverse, high‑value projects with a supportive employer and standout team
- People‑first employer with full benefits package and relocation assistance
Lead the procurement strategy and deliver services shaped by innovation and partnership, driving smarter, more meaningful outcomes for our community.
Learn moreHear what people say about us.
Registered Legal Executive, Mid Sized Law Firm
Christchurch
National Sales Manager, National Retailer
Candidate, Project Management Organisation
Christchurch
General Manager, Full Service Law Firm
Waikato
Managing Partner, Full Service Law Firm
Waikato
Senior Solicitor, Private Practice Firm
Hamilton
Solicitor, Law Firm
Nelson
Legal Executive, Regional Law Firm
Hamilton
Legal Executive, Regional Law Firm
Christchurch
Business Manager, Health and Safety Sector
Practice Manager, Corporate Law Firm
Wellington
Litigation Solicitor, Large Full Service Firm
Christchurch
Managing Director, Accounting Firm
Dunedin
Partner, Large South Island Law Firm
Christchurch
HR Co-ordinator, Public Practice Firm
Christchurch
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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