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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
Hamilton, Waikato
Full time
- Enjoy the best of both worlds ! Rural lifestyle just a short drive to the city
- Generous relocation to the area
Looking for a Contract Manager in Waikato? Take charge of key service contracts, work with great teams, and enjoy the region's lifestyle perks.
Learn moreWellington Central, Wellington
Full time
- Best of both worlds ! Rural lifestyle close to the city
- Shaping sustainable growth for the region
- Flexible working arrangements
Lead complex resource consents, mentor junior planners, and influence sustainable urban and rural growth.
Learn moreHamilton, Waikato
Full time
- Key technical role in hydro asset lifecycle management
- Varied work with large and complex scale
- International applications welcomed
Play an influential role in shaping the management of Mercury's key strategic hydro assets.
Learn moreDunedin, Otago
Full time
- Offering space to grow, support when you need it, and continuous learning
- Stay current with evolving payroll systems and industry standards
- Work-life balance? We're open to part-time, full-time, or school hours
You'll play a key role in ensuring timely and accurate payroll function, liaise directly with business partners while supporting the Payroll Manager.
Learn moreTwizel Canterbury
Full time
- Join the renewable energy sector, supported by an experienced team
- Drive the successful management & delivery of large civil projects
- Live & work in one of New Zealand's most stunning regions
Play a key role in the delivery and asset management of various civil orientated assets across the Mackenzie-Waitaki District and Fiordland.
Learn moreContract/Temp
- Gain global exposure with a leading multinational in oil & gas
- Work from anywhere with a fully remote, flexible setup
- Competitive daily rate
Join a global leader in the oil & gas sector as a Legal Consultant on high-profile M&A projects. Fully remote role with contract extension potential.
Learn moreFull time
- An opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking law firm
- Work within a supportive work environment where talent thrives
- An chance to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact
An opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking law firm.
Learn moreNewmarket Auckland
Full time
- Relevant conveyancing and land subdivision matters
- Trust and estate documents
- Family law agreements (contracting-out agreements and seperation agreements)
Join a professional team offering a full range of legal services, including family law, property transactions, company law and immigration advice.
Learn moreManukau Auckland
Full time
- NZ-admitted lawyer with minimum 3 years' family law experience
- Strong understanding of key areas of family law
- Strong client service skills, with empathy and compassion
The team has a strong reputation and has been recognised by Doyle's Guide for the past two years as one of New Zealand's leading Family firms.
Learn moreTauranga Bay of Plenty
Full time
- Huge access to work and career progression on offer
- Join a leading firm in the Tauranga market
- Agri Experience Required
Join a leading firm with a new client base in the agri sector. You will be given all the tools to excel and succeed in this role.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Fantastic office location
- Focus on compliance with opportunity to progress with advisory work
- Firm is experiencing growth, so huge opportunity long-term
Continuous learning on offer and opportunities to develop your skillset. Contribute to the success of one of the best firms in the country
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 moreFull time
- Work in a supportive, friendly team with opportunities for growth.
- Handle diverse legal tasks from conveyancing to estate administration.
- Enjoy a vibrant, community-focused firm in the heart of Auckland's CBD.
Join a dynamic firm in Auckland's CBD as a Legal Executive, handling diverse legal work in a supportive, community-focused environment!
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Newly created position
- Join a truly cohesive and supportive team
- Partner with a variety of business units on growth focused projects
A truly cohesive and supportive team going through a large period of growth, are looking for a Financial Analyst to join their team. Help drive strate ...
Learn moreHamilton, Waikato
Full time
- Lead major healthcare and commercial projects
- Flexible culture with clear career growth
- Supportive team with CPD, mentoring, and chartership path
Lead landmark projects in a flexible, people-first consultancy with paid overtime, career growth, and a tight-knit team in Hamilton
Learn moreFull time
- Lead major healthcare and commercial projects
- Flexible culture with clear career growth
- Supportive team with CPD, mentoring, and chartership path
Lead landmark projects in a flexible, people-first consultancy with paid overtime, career growth, and a tight-knit team in Auckland
Learn moreFull time
- Work on high-profile projects from conception to completion
- Join a highly established engineering team specializing in land development
- Competitive, above market renumeration package
Taking ownership of stormwater projects for a variety of large high-profile clients collaborating closely with skilled land development specialists
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- 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
Working alongside experienced planners in a planning specialist firm building experience on work ranging from residential to environmental projects
Learn moreWanaka Otago
Full time
- Strong project pipeline that continues to grow across the South Island
- Repeat client base resulting in a strong workflow and long-term job security
- Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive medical insurance benefits.
Working within a multidisciplinary environment on developments ranging from small-scale residential to large-scale infrastructure
Learn moreTauranga Bay of Plenty
Full time
- Enjoy a competitive base salary + a great additional benefits package
- Be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry
- Take on a project leadership and mentoring capacity for junior and intermediates
Lead cutting-edge automation design projects. High-impact role, great team culture, and serious variety in your work.
Learn moreHear what people say about us.
Partner, Large Full Service Firm
Dunedin
Junior Accountant, CA Firm
Dunedin
Junior Solicitor, Mid Sized Law Firm
Christchurch
Intermediate BAS Accountant, National Accounting Firm
Christchurch
Chief Operating Officer, National Advisory Practice
Dunedin
Lawyer, Regional Law Firm
Auckland
Junior Solicitor, Regional Law Firm
Queenstown
Partner, General Practice Law Firm
Waikato
Managing Director, Agribusiness Exporter
Central Otago
Partner, Large South Island Law Firm
Christchurch
Business Manager, Health and Safety Sector
Legal Executive, Law Firm
Waikato
HR Manager, Regional Law Firm
Wellington
National Sales Manager, National Retailer
Registered Legal Executive, 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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