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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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Featured Jobs
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- Join us as a Senior Design Engineer-innovate and lead!
- Live in an affordable coastal town
- 130k pa, negotiable for the right person + Relocation Assistance
Take the next step in your career as a Senior Design Engineer in the Three Water space.
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- Split Relationship Property & Family Law role
- CBD location on the fringe of Hagley Park
- Genuine career development + generous salary
Support clients through complex and stressful circumstances with the backing of a supportive partner and a growing team.
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- Support a tight-knit private practice legal team across a variety of client work
- Work collaboratively with solicitors, executives & finance professionals
- Full-time with some flex around start-finish times & ad-hoc WFH
Ensure a seamless experience for clients & internal team members across a variety of family trust and estate planning matters with boutique practice.
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- Operate in a dynamic team culture | Competitive environment that gets results
- Begin as a Senior Accountant or Assistant Manager & progress through the ranks
- Firm that rewards good performance and comes with many great perks
Take on a challenging and varied role - split your time between advisory and management responsibilities while at the firm
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- Assist our client's thriving property practice&experience true job satisfaction
- Bring your conveyancing expertise to a firm that will support you.
- Join a thriving North Canterbury firm, in a beautiful location 30 mins from CBD
Support a booming property practice in North Canterbury, close to the beach, and enjoy fulfilling work that enhances your professional growth.
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- Bring your technical skillset into a people leadership role.
- Build, develop, and lead a team of engineers and designers.
- A unique opportunity to work on a range of international projects.
Work on a range of interesting domestic and international power projects as part of a well-respected team.
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- Take a leadership position within the firm
- Join a supportive, flexible, and welcoming team
- Get high job satisfaction and professional development
An exciting opportunity for a Relationship Property Lawyer to join a supportive and welcoming team.
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- An exciting opportunity for an experienced litigator
- Join a friendly and supportive team environment
- Excellent work-life balance and development opportunities
An exceptional opportunity amongst a leading Hamilton law firm for an experienced litigator.
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- Client facing role
- Receive plenty of support and training for your development
- Cloud based firm so flexibility on offer (WFH opportunities)
An opportunity to join a top firm in Tauranga, exposure to client contact and the opportunity to develop your career with excellent in-house training
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- Role due growth! Strong pipeline of varied projects
- Multidisciplined consultancy environment
- Genuine development opportunities
Join a major building services consultancy that prides itself on its relaxed environment and delivery of high-end designs
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- Flexible work from home/office environment
- New offices in forward thinking firm
- Award winning team in unique sector
Join a dynamic and forward-thinking company, committed to delivering excellence in this unique sector as they continue to grow.
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- Make an impact on significant projects and engage with top-tier clients
- Structured personal development programme
- Inclusive, supportive team culture + Busy social calendar
Dive into challenging and rewarding commercial property matters, whilst gaining exposure to significant projects & large clients.
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- Join a firm with a reputation for excellence
- Will suit a highly motivated accountant with at least 2+ years NZ experience
- Excellent remuneration package | Salary higher than most firms in the market
This BAS Intermediate Accountant is primarily responsible for compliance work and long term getting more advisory duties as they progress their career
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Full time
- Varied and interesting workload + experienced team members to learn from
- Growth opportunity to join a thriving practice
- Excellent work-life balance + flexible working arrangement available
Trusts, Wills & Estates as well as some Commercial work for a Lower Hutt-based firm.
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- Excellent brand to be working under
- Growing consultancy, positive sign in the current climate
- Centrally located office
Take your planning career to the next level in an innovative consultancy, where you'll shape sustainable solutions for New Zealand's communities!
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- Thrive in a fast-paced legal environment with top professionals
- Bring your organisation and admin skills to a supportive, dynamic team
- Enjoy great benefits and career growth in a leading NZ law firm
Join a leading NZ law firm as a Legal Secretary, supporting a busy Litigation team with an Employment focus.
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Full time
- Outstanding firm with a strong reputation Nationwide
- Excellent and supportive team | Modern and vibrant workplace
- Market leading benefits package to advance your career!
Provide advanced taxation advisory and support services whilst building and developing quality client relationships. Engage actively with tax clients.
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- Firm based in Kerikeri
- Excellent culture and values
- Direct Mentorship
Accelerate your growth all while living in a stunning town. Reach out today for a confidential chat!
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Full time
- Work alongside a pre-eminent Family Legal Aid provider
- Build your litigation experience
- Innovative and progressive private practice
Family Legal Aid role based in Levin with an expanding firm.
Learn morePalmerston North Manawatu
Full time
- Get rewarded at work with a leading benefits package - Above Market Rate!
- Truly Flexible and Social working environment - Flexible WFH Policy
- Efficient and Modern workspaces and systems - Time to enjoy your work!
Provide advanced audit services to a portfolio of local Manawatū Clients and grow your career at a leading firm with a social and supportive team!
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Workflow Manager, National Energy Provider
Dunedin
Practice Manager, Corporate Law Firm
Wellington
Legal Executive, Regional Law Firm
Christchurch
Financial Controller, Health Sector
Legal Executive, Law Firm
Dunedin
General Manager, Full Service Law Firm
Waikato
Chief Operating Officer, National Advisory Practice
Dunedin
Area Sales Manager, National Engineering Supplier
Business Manager, Health and Safety Sector
Director, National CA Firm
Hamilton
National Sales Manager, National Retailer
Policy Team Leader, Local Government
Waikato
Managing Partner, Full Service Law Firm
Waikato
Director, Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy
Legal Executive, Law Firm
Waikato
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 03 467 7227 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 03 467 7225 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 03 477 6700 or marlene@fluidrecruitment.co.nz
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.
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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