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We understand your challenges

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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Our Specialist Teams

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Hear what people say about us.

Holly is professional and diligent, she alleviated the pressure on myself and that of my team and gave me the confidence that we could leave our recruitment needs completely in her hands. Delighted with the service we received and the results.

Managing Partner, Full Service Law Firm

Waikato

We've used Fluid for a few years now in the recruitment of a number of our team over this time. James tunes in well to our needs, he has taken the time to understand our business, what makes us tick and what is important to us.

Director, Accounting Firm

Wellington

Eden was responsive and knowledgeable in terms of the market, but what really set him apart was his ability to listen to what I was looking for in a role. I never felt pressured to accept something that didn’t feel right. No hesitation to recommend Eden.

Commercial Associate, Large Full Service Firm

Christchurch

When I first started looking at making a move I was intimidated by the process. Georgia asked the right questions and listened to what I was after. She helped me feel comfortable and confident to the point where I really enjoyed the process.

Lawyer, Top Tier Law Firm

Auckland

Working with Jason at Fluid Recruitment has always been a simple, easy and personal process. His manner puts everyone he talks with at ease and he is able to hand pick the perfect candidates each time. He seems to know what you need before you do.

Business Manager, Health and Safety Sector

As our business has grown, Jason has gone above and beyond to recruit many successful candidates for us across the country. Jason is very easy to work with and we find him to be professional, knowledgeable and extremely helpful.

National Sales Manager, National Retailer

Holly operates with integrity and was a pleasure to work with. This was a skill set in high demand in the current market and she represented our firm in the best possible manner providing detailed advise and support to ensure a successful outcome.

Practice Manager, Regional Law Firm

Waikato

Holly assured and supported me every step of the way, and was always willing to answer my questions. She kept me updated through all steps of the recruitment process and always gave me timely feedback. Because of her, I landed my dream job.

Junior Solicitor, Mid Sized Law Firm

Christchurch

Tom has always been a very inquisitive recruiter! He is not your traditional “take the brief from the client and run with it” recruiter. He wants to understand the company, the culture and really invests in the company he is recruiting for.

HR Manager, Electrical Distribution Network

I was extremely impressed on how much Marli listened to what my needs were rather than trying to force a role in me because of monetary benefits. I was communication with another recruiter who I felt was not listening to what it was that I needed.

Lawyer, Regional Law Firm

Auckland

When we advised we would like to make an offer to Holly's candidate, she informed us of the other offer the candidate was expecting and really helped to 'sell' our offer to her, resulting in a timely verbal acceptance from the candidate. We have be

People and Culture Advisor, Mid-tier National Firm

Christchurch

Marlene takes the time to ensure she knows our business at a number of levels including expertise, culture, client base and expectations, so that she is matching the right fit. Her communication is fantastic, as is her follow up.

Managing Director, Accounting Firm

Dunedin

We have found Fluid Recruitment to be our recruitment partner of choice. We engaged with Holly for a number of hard to fill roles and Holly understood exactly what we were looking for.

General Manager, Full Service Law Firm

Waikato

Eden made the process of changing jobs and moving cities easy and stress-free. At the outset, he clearly explained each step of the recruitment process and I consistently felt as though he had my best interests at heart.

Litigation Solicitor, Large Full Service Firm

Christchurch

Highly recommend. In just a couple of days I went from discussing with Emeka what role I was looking for to signing a contract. Thanks Emeka for your help!

Junior Solicitor, Regional Law Firm

Queenstown

OUR TEAM

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Peter Clark
Fluid Commercial, Fluid Finance, Fluid Legal, and Management

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

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Tom Stevens
Fluid Engineering

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 03 467 7227 or tom@fluidrecruitment.co.nz

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Jason Sutton
Fluid Commercial

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 03 467 7225 or jason.sutton@fluidrecruitment.co.nz

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Marlene Langford
Fluid Finance

Marlene is a Principal Consultant in our accounting and finance division. She focuses on corporate, commercial, and public practice accounting sectors.

Contact Marlene on 03 477 6700 or marlene@fluidrecruitment.co.nz

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Holly Clark
Fluid Legal

Holly is a Manager within our legal team, recruiting for both the Waikato and Central Otago regions. She specialises in junior through to senior appointments across all disciplines.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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