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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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We are trusted by reputable companies and professional services firms across New Zealand
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Information Technology
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Analysis & Reporting
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Engineering
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Local Government
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Featured Jobs
Christchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- An exciting newly created role as part of Ergo's Christchurch team
- Work on a unique portfolio of complex & interesting projects
- Utilise your specialist design skillset as a subject matter expert
Work as part of a specialist consultancy, utilising your skillset as Design Engineer across the power sector, preferably in Distribution Sector
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- CBD Location
- Hybrid Options
- Leading Firm
Join a respected and collaborative law firm where trust accounting is central to daily operations. This role will see you managing trust account trans ...
Learn moreRotorua Bay of Plenty
Full time
- Lead a high-performing regional branch with P & L responsibility.
- Drive sales growth, profitability and culture with a great established team.
- Company vehicle, great support and uncapped incentives.
Lead a major regional operation for a global market leader. Drive growth, develop a high-performing team and enjoy uncapped earning potential, a compa ...
Learn moreNapier Hawke's Bay
Full time
- Established interiors brand with strong lead flow
- In-home consultative sales role with vehicle, phone, & laptop provided
- Suit experienced operators from curtains, flooring, kitchens, bathrooms or reno
Consultative in-home Sales Consultant role with an established interiors business servicing Hawkes Bay homeowners.
Learn moreDunedin, Otago
Full time
- Progress your career | Stepping stone for someone with 3+ years experience
- Above market rate base salary, perks and a bonus structure!
- Work / life balance, flexibility and a down to earth team
Advisory led Senior Accountant role, with long term career progression and growth. Be involved with budgeting, forecasting and value-add work.
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- Design MCCs, control panels and electrical systems for world-class automation
- Competitive salary, employee ownership opportunities, and Hawke's Bay lifestyle.
- Healthy relocation assistance package
Electrical Design Engineer opportunity in Hawke's Bay. Join a global automation leader delivering innovative industrial engineering projects.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Work with approachable, high-performing authors across CBD & suburban firms
- Handle diverse property/ trust & estate / litigation matters in a friendly team
- Supportive, people-first culture with great staff retention + work-life balance
Looking for a skilled Legal Assistant to join a busy and professional legal team, supporting areas such as Property, Trusts & Estates, or Litigation.
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- Global engineering business
- Relocate to the wonderful Hawkes Bay!
- Be part of a successful and growing team
Enjoy a quieter lifestyle while still getting second to none career prospects within a global and well renowned industrial automation business.
Learn moreWanaka Otago
Full time
- Manage diverse client portfolios with tailored accounting and tax services
- Step into leadership, with clear progression opportunities in a growing firm
- Flexible work environment with WFH opportunities and early Friday finishes!
Provide accounting, tax and advisory services to this firms highly regarded medium-large sized client portfolio
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Contract/Temp
- Salary up to $120,000
- Supportive team and long-term career opportunities
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of developments
Are you a Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step into property development?
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- Work across family, criminal, civil litigation, and trusts & estates
- Real growth trajectory for the right person
- Free CBD Parking!
A fantastic opportunity for a legal administrator seeking a role with real growth!
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- On Market Salary package
- Lead significant development projects from concept to completion
- Join a growing business with a strong project pipeline
Ready to lead the delivery of major property developments? Our client is a growing property developer with an exciting pipeline of projects.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Supportive, Flexible, and Highly Regarded Christchurch Firm
- Genuine Pathway to Partnership - or Enter at Partner Level
- Diverse, High-Impact Litigation Work
Senior Associate / Partner-Ready Litigator to join a high-performing team at central city firm
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- High-performing team
- Growth opportunity
- Strong core values
Practice Property & Commercial law within a mid-sized Christchurch firm.
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- Lead the operations, people and performance of a respected Auckland law firm
- Auckland CBD
- Competitive salary package, commensurate with experience
Lead the operations, people and performance of a respected Auckland law firm in a pivotal Practice Manager role
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Significant sized projects + high profile client base
- Work closely with two experienced partners + mentor juniors
- Flexible working environment + generous salary & benefits
Join a highly regarded environmental and resource management practice working on complex, high-impact projects across New Zealand.
Learn moreFull time
- Excellent opportunity for variety
- Operate autonomously within a fantastic team
- Legal Executive Diploma Required
Reach out for a confidential conversation about this opportunity or your next career move.
Learn moreFull time
- Highly regarded Wellington Firm
- Specialist Employment Law Team
- Competitive Remuneration Package
Are you an experienced employment lawyer looking to explore your next career move? Reach out for a confidential conversation about this fantastic role
Learn morePort Nelson Nelson
Full time
- Genuine pathway to partnership available for the right person
- Join a great team environment and lead a reputable team
- Excellent work life balance
A rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced general practice lawyer to join a thriving practice and take the next step in their legal career.
Learn moreUpper Hutt Wellington
Full time
- An exciting newly created role blending commercial & technical coordination
- Excellent opportunity with a growing utility investing in major infrastructure
- Join Wellington Electricity in its brand-new office in Upper Hutt
Support the delivery of essential electricity infrastructure in a varied role with excellent career development and outstanding employee benefits
Learn moreHear what people say about us.
Legal Executive, Regional Law Firm
Christchurch
People and Culture Advisor, Mid-tier National Firm
Christchurch
People and Culture Advisor, Mid-tier National Firm
Christchurch
Practice Manager, Boutique Law Firm
Waikato
Commercial Associate, Large Full Service Firm
Christchurch
Policy Team Leader, Local Government
Waikato
Candidate, Project Management Organisation
Christchurch
Financial Controller, Health Sector
Practice Manager, Corporate Law Firm
Wellington
National Sales Manager, National Retailer
HR Advisor, City Council
Area Sales Manager, National Engineering Supplier
Lawyer, Regional Law Firm
Auckland
Legal Executive, Law Firm
Waikato
Junior Solicitor, Mid Sized Law 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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