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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We are trusted by reputable companies and professional services firms across New Zealand
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Featured Jobs
Full time
- Pathway potential
- CBD location + generous salary
- Collaborative culture
Exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Immigration Lawyer to join a well-established Christchurch law firm.
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- Pathway potential
- CBD location + generous salary
- Collaborative culture
Exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Immigration Lawyer to join a well-established Christchurch law firm.
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 moreQueenstown, Otago
Full time
- Company vehicle, tools and full training provided
- Varied hands-on work across Central Otago
- Autonomous role with strong team support
Practical Installation Technician opportunity across Central Otago. Join an established business offering full training, a company vehicle, tools prov ...
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Full time
Step into this role where you'll have high visibility & the opportunity to make an impact working closely with key stakeholders across the business. T ...
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Full time
Step into this role where you'll have high visibility & the opportunity to make an impact working closely with key stakeholders across the business. T ...
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- Relocate to Timaru and enjoy the beach and mountains
Newly created role where you'll lead the insights team driving and empowering decision making across the business.
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Contract/Temp
- Full-time hours, temporary positions
- Queenstown Based (Onsite, not remote)
Immediate start, temporary EA positions. Full time hours working in large corporates within Queenstown CBD.
Learn moreHamilton, Waikato
Part time
- Part-time senior role with work-from-home flexibility considered
- Lead varied employment advisory, disputes and advocacy work
- Based in Hamilton, Auckland or Cambridge
Lead complex employment matters, manage your own files and advise a diverse client base in a flexible, part-time role with an established legal team.
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- Relocate to Timaru and enjoy the beach and mountains
- Exciting new position within the business
Newly created role where you'll lead the insights team driving and empowering decision making across the business.
Learn morePort Nelson Nelson
Full time
- 1 - 5 years PQE
- Excellent culture and benefits
- Newly created role
An exciting opportunity to grow your litigation experience and join a high performing team.
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Full time
- Take on interesting and challenging work
- Lead a high performing team
- Pathway to Partnership
Excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Lawyer, working across all private client matters.
Learn moreInvercargill Southland
Full time
- Modern mid-tier firm with a strong reputation.
- CA ANZ support and professional development.
- Enjoy flexibility, social events and great benefits
Ready for something more? Join a supportive team offering flexibility, progression and some fantastic extra perks!
Learn moreQueenstown, Otago
Full time
- Flexible start and finish times, full time position
- Fast growing business
- Collaborative team environment
Ready for your next move? Join a collaborative team, work across a large group of companies, and put your Xero and accounting expertise to great use.
Learn moreTimaru, Canterbury
Full time
Newly created role where you'll lead the insights team driving and empowering decision making across the business.
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Full time
Step into this role where you'll have high visibility & the opportunity to make an impact working closely with key stakeholders across the business.
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Full time
- Excellent pipeline of work
- Leadership and succession planning opportunity
- Suburban location
Residential & Commercial Property, Leases, Refinancing, Subdivisions + Estate Planning.
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- Potential average salary increase of 20%
- Opportunities with leading Australian consultancies
- Relocation support and exciting career opportunities
NZ Mechanical & Electrical Engineers: Explore Australian roles, potential 20% pay increases and opportunities in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne
Learn moreDunedin, Otago
Full time
- Highly regarded, long established firm in Dunedin
- Work across a broad range of commercial and corporate matters
- Above market salary and fantastic benefits
Corporate Commercial Solicitor 5PQE+
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- Diverse hydraulics & fire protection projects
- Strong team, great project pipeline
- Auckland, Christchurch or Wellington | Career progression
Intermediate to Senior Hydraulics & Fire Protection Design Engineer. Great projects, career growth and Auckland, Christchurch or Wellington locations
Learn moreHear what people say about us.
General Manager, Full Service Law Firm
Waikato
Director, Accounting Firm
Wellington
Payroll Manager, National Manufacturer
Hamilton
Legal PA, Law Firm
Hamilton
Junior Solicitor, Regional Law Firm
Queenstown
Junior Solicitor, Mid Sized Law Firm
Christchurch
Managing Director, Accounting Firm
Dunedin
Litigation Solicitor, Large Full Service Firm
Christchurch
People Advisor, Shipping Port
Otago
Lawyer, Top Tier Law Firm
Auckland
Managing Director, Agribusiness Exporter
Central Otago
Practice Manager, Corporate Law Firm
Wellington
Registered Legal Executive, South Island Law Firm
Christchurch
HR Manager, Regional Law Firm
Wellington
Legal Executive, Regional Law Firm
Hamilton
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 Legal recruitment across the regional market. Specialising in legal support and professional appointments in the Waikato, Nelson and Invercargill markets
Contact Holly on 021 229 9634 or hollyc@fluidrecruitment.co.nz
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New Zealand Employment Trends: What the Latest Data Means for Employers and Candidates
New Zealand’s employment market continues to evolve, with hiring activity, candidate competition and demand for specialist skills varying across industries and regions. SEEK’s September 2026 Employment Report provides an interesting snapshot of these changes, highlighting areas of growth, shifts in hiring demand and the increasing influence of artificial intelligence on the skills employers are looking…
How to Navigate Skills Shortages in a Changing Recruitment Market
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What happens when you engage with Fluid?
From the outside, the recruitment process can sometimes feel like a waiting game. You send through your CV, have a conversation, attend an interview and then wait to hear what happens next. But behind the scenes, there is often a lot more happening than you might realise. As consultants at Fluid Recruitment, we are genuinely…
Why You Don’t Need to Be Job Hunting to Talk to a Recruiter
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What Candidates Should Ask at the End of an Interview
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Each year Mental Health week has a different theme and in 2026, the theme for Mental Health Awareness Week is Belonging Matters. With support from Te Whatu Ora Mental Health Awareness week aims to shine a light on positive mental health and encourage people to adopt simple, everyday actions that boost wellbeing. We spend a…
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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