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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
Full time
- Work with approachable, high-performing authors in a collaborative team
- Handle diverse conveyancing and trust & estate matters in a friendly team
- People-first culture with great staff retention & work-life balance.
Join a supportive CBD law firm handling residential & commercial conveyancing plus trust & estates. Competitive pay, flexibility, and great culture.
Learn moreAlexandra Otago
Full time
- Competitive base with strong commission potential
- Training and long-term development available
- Company vehicle provided for client visits
A well-known New Zealand interiors brand is growing and looking for motivated Sales Consultants to join their team in Central Otago.
Learn moreMount Wellington Auckland
Full time
- Opportunity with both breadth and impact
- Mix of strategic and technical leadership
- Auckland Office - Sylvia Park with free parking
Own long-term network planning, reliability engineering and future network strategy for a trust-owned, community centric electricity network
Learn moreFull time
- Residential Conveyancing
- Commercial Property Transactions
- Commercial Work
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a firm at the forefront of property law, consistently recognised as a finalist in the NZ Law Awards.
Learn moreMount Wellington Auckland
Full time
- Join an industry leader in asset management
- Role with broad scope and business exposure
- Auckland Office - Sylvia Park with free parking
Manage long-term strategic asset planning, maintenance, & delivery that maximises value for a trust owned, community centric network
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 moreFull time
- NZ-admitted lawyer with minimum 5 years' family law experience
- Strong understanding of key areas of Family law & Relationship Property
- Opportunity to build your career within a leading Family law practice
My client is seeking a Family Lawyer with at least 5 years' solid experience to join their highly regarded Family Team.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Flexibility to suit your personal life outside of work
- A chance to be a part of system and process improvment
- Solid salary offer + benefits
Client contact + compliance. Good flexibility within a close-knit team. An opportunity to drive tech & process improvement.
Learn moreWhakatane Bay of Plenty
Full time
- Opportunity with both breadth and impact
- Mix of strategic and technical leadership
- Shape the future for your community
Own long-term network planning, reliability engineering and future network strategy for a trust-owned, community centric electricity network
Learn moreWhakatane Bay of Plenty
Full time
- Join an industry leader in asset management
- Role with broad scope and business exposure
- Whakatane Office - Bay of Plenty - sun and coastal lifestyle
Manage long-term strategic asset planning, maintenance, & delivery that maximises value for a trust owned, community centric network
Learn moreManukau Auckland
Full time
- Advise clients on relationship property matters
- Handle family law cases
- Liaise professionally with clients, colleagues, and external parties.
My client is seeking a Family Lawyer with at least 3 years' PQE in Relationship Property to join their highly regarded Family Team.
Learn morePort Nelson Nelson
Full time
- Provide trusted, commercial legal advice across a dynamic NZ business.
- Nelson HQ or remote, Christchurch/Blenheim preferred.
- Solve complex legal challenges and influence business growth.
A leading New Zealand company is seeking a proactive Legal Counsel to provide trusted, commercially focused legal advice, mitigate risk, and deliver o ...
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Providing general administrative and legal support to a small team of lawyers
- A varied role where you could be working across family & property law matters
- Competitive salary + School hours on offer (full time preferred) + City fringe
We're seeking a reliable, detail-oriented professional to provide support to a highly regarded, family feel law firm based on the fringe of the city.
Learn moreFull time
- Dissolutions, Welfare Guardians, or PPPR work
- Family Violence, Oranga Tamariki, and Guardianship matters
- Relationship Property or Maintenance matters
Family Lawyer - 1/2 Years PQE - Auckland Care of Children, Family Violence, Oranga Tamariki, and Guardianship matters
Learn moreKaikohe Northland
Full time
- Senior leadership role within Council's Infrastructure Group
- Progressive, values-driven organisation
- Hybrid working and professional development opportunities
Lead long-term strategies for council assets, ensuring sustainable planning, risk management, and reliable community infrastructure.
Learn moreTauranga Bay of Plenty
Full time
- Lead key client work and drive real impact
- Opportunity to improve technology and systems within the practice
- Competitive salary and benefits provided
CA qualified (or nearly) Senior Accountant role in Tauranga. Growth, tech integration, advisory exposure & real influence in a scaling firm.
Learn moreFull time
- Specialist opportunity
- Enjoy flexible working and a supportive, collaborative culture
- Access professional development and clear career progression
Join a specialist employment law team in Wellington working across a broad range of files and clients including public sector clients.
Learn moreFull time
- Join a market-leading firm with direct Partner access & clear progression
- Gain exposure to household-name clients and strategic projects
- Work across M&A, joint ventures, infrastructure, energy, and technology
Join a market-leading corporate law firm in Wellington, advising on high-profile M&A, joint ventures, infrastructure, energy, and tech projects.
Learn moreFull time
- Supportive, development-focused team
- Varied workload of property and transactional matters
- 2-6 years PQE
Commercial Property Lawyer role in Wellington CBD - varied property and transactional work with strong mentorship and career growth.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Growth opportunity + high-profile client base
- Flexible work arrangements + non-hierarchical culture
- Pathway to partner + generous salary
Broad, senior-level litigation role with a strong insurance focus. Represent one of New Zealand's largest insurers.
Learn moreHear what people say about us.
Director, Accounting Firm
Wellington
Legal PA, Law Firm
Hamilton
People Advisor, Shipping Port
Otago
Managing Partner, Full Service Law Firm
Waikato
Partner, General Practice Law Firm
Waikato
Human Resources Advisor, National Wholesalers
Dunedin
Practice Manager, Corporate Law Firm
Wellington
Payroll Manager, National Manufacturer
Hamilton
Chief Operating Officer, National Advisory Practice
Dunedin
Chief Financial Officer, Electrical Distribution Network
Waikato
Solicitor, Law Firm
Nelson
Commercial Associate, Large Full Service Firm
Christchurch
Area Sales Manager, National Engineering Supplier
Registered Legal Executive, Mid Sized Law Firm
Christchurch
Litigation Solicitor, Large Full Service 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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Why the End of the Year Is the Perfect Time to Explore New Opportunities
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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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