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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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Litigation Legal Secretary in Auckland. Supportive team, great culture, varied work. 3+ yrs' legal admin experience essential.
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Full time
- Guarantee of steady workflow
- Excellent mentorship
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This role is ideally suited to an experienced candidate with a strong base across general practice matters.
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Full time
- Expand on your skillset with support from senior team members
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- Plenty of client contact on offer
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Full time
- Step into a senior role with opportunities for career progression.
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Superb opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm in Hawke's Bay, offering a strong reputation, stable workflow, and a genuine, balanced lifestyle.
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- Relocate to CHCH to step into a valued Conveyancing Legal Secretary role!
- Work in a smaller firm that values balance, w/ part-time hours available
- Enjoy shorter commutes,more affordable living,& the relaxed pace of life in CHCH
Make the move to Christchurch! Join a tight-knit law firm as a Legal Secretary with Conveyancing expertise. Great culture, CBD office, real balance.
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Full time
- An excellent opportunity for an experienced Property Legal Assistant
- Join a welcoming, tight-knit, and friendly team
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Are you an experienced Legal Assistant in Property law? This may be the perfect next role for you!
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Full time
- Work on a range of high-quality property matters
- Opportunities for professional development
- Join a supportive and social team environment
Are you an experienced Property Legal Executive looking for your next opportunity? This may be the opportunity for you!
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Full time
- Supportive environment with career development opportunities
- Growing NZ owned company
- Opportunity to make a real impact on culture across the business
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Full time
- Great opportunities for career development
- Interesting and high-quality work on offer
- Join a great team environment that values work-life balance
An incredible opportunity for a junior to intermediate Commercial Solicitor has opened up within a reputable Queenstown law firm.
Learn moreQueenstown, Otago
Full time
- Great opportunities for career development
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- Join a great team environment that values work-life balance
An incredible opportunity for a junior to intermediate Commercial Solicitor has opened up within a reputable Queenstown law firm.
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Practice Manager, Boutique Law Firm
Waikato
HR Co-ordinator, Public Practice Firm
Christchurch
People Advisor, Shipping Port
Otago
Partner, General Practice Law Firm
Waikato
HR Manager, Electrical Distribution Network
Chief Financial Officer, Electrical Distribution Network
Waikato
Managing Partner, Full Service Law Firm
Waikato
Junior Solicitor, Regional Law Firm
Queenstown
Financial Controller, Health Sector
Solicitor, Law Firm
Nelson
Legal Executive, Regional Law Firm
Hamilton
HR Manager, Energy Sector
Business Administrator, Accountancy Practice
Dunedin
Chief Operating Officer, National Advisory Practice
Dunedin
Area Sales Manager, National Engineering Supplier
OUR TEAM
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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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