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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
- Top tier firm with great package
- Extensive administrative experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Auckland CBD Location
We need an administrative champion and leader who can hit the ground running to support a busy team!
Learn moreUpper Hutt Wellington
Full time
- Provide strategic leadership to a large, multidisciplinary team
- Utilise your technical and programme delivery experience
- Make your mark in leading a brand-new work stream
Oversee a large, multi-disciplinary team responsible for programming and delivering a high value and complex capital works programme
Learn moreWellington Central, Wellington
Full time
- Join a fast-growing legal tech business with autonomy & flexibility
- Partner with senior stakeholders across a diverse range of organisations
- Use your legal expertise in a client-facing role driving practical compliance
Move beyond traditional practice into a client-facing Legal Consultant role, applying your expertise in a practical, tech-enabled environment.
Learn moreHamilton, Waikato
Full time
- Interesting, varied projects
- Secure future workload
- Career progression opportunity
Exciting opportunity for an experienced Civil Supervisor to join a company on the rise, with clear pathways for career progression.
Learn moreQueenstown, Otago
Full time
- Landmark projects
- Attractive Rem package
- Strong future workload
Senior QS role in Queenstown delivering landmark builds. Join a top-tier team, strong pipeline, career growth, and competitive salary on offer.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Significant sized projects + high profile client base
- Work closely with two experienced partners + mentor juniors
- Flexible working environment + generous salary & benefits
Join a highly regarded environmental and resource management practice working on complex, high-impact projects across New Zealand.
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Full time
- High-performing team
- Growth opportunity
- Strong core values
Practice Property & Commercial law within a mid-sized Christchurch firm.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Supportive, Flexible, and Highly Regarded Christchurch Firm
- Genuine Pathway to Partnership - or Enter at Partner Level
- Diverse, High-Impact Litigation Work
Senior Associate / Partner-Ready Litigator to join a high-performing team at central city firm
Learn moreFull time
- Variety of projects
- Secure future workload
- Tight-knit culture
Experienced Site Manager sought to lead commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects with a respected Auckland construction business.
Learn moreFull time
- Manage diverse client portfolios with tailored accounting and tax services
- Collaborate in a supportive team with opportunities for career growth
- Enjoy work-life balance with flexible hours and WFH days
Join this Auckland CA firm to manage client accounts, provide expert tax and accounting services and enjoy career growth in a supportive team
Learn moreFull time
- South Auckland Location
- Exceptional Organisation & Diary Management Skills
- Experienced in Family Law
Are you an experienced Personal Assistant or Secretary looking for your next step in a South Auckland-based role where you can truly add value.
Learn moreWellington Central, Wellington
Full time
- Be a part of the firm's big upcoming plans - exciting time to get on board!
- Progress your career | Stepping stone for someone with 2+ years experience
- Superb workplace culture | Join one of the best developing firms in the region
Work with a variety of clients among different industries. Provide a mentor role for Grads and Juniors at the firm
Learn moreTe Awamutu Waikato
Full time
- Shape the future electricity network for a growing region
- Use your leadership, commercial and stakeholder skills to guide long-term netw
- Customer-owned network with a strong community focus
Pivotal role - setting the network strategy, embracing innovation to support electrification of a rapidly growing region
Learn moreMount Maunganui Bay of Plenty
Full time
- Join a growing Project Management Office in the dynamic energy sector
- Work across a diverse range of technical and interesting projects
- Strong company culture with career growth opportunities
Work as part of a growing Project Management Office within a renowned consultancy in the energy sector
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Join a growing Project Management Office in the dynamic energy sector
- Work across a diverse range of technical and interesting projects
- Strong company culture with career growth opportunities
Work as part of a growing Project Management Office within a renowned consultancy in the energy sector
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- $100 - $150K + Company vehicle and phone provided
- Large-scale wastewater renewal and civil infrastructure projects
- Strong pipeline of secured work and career progression opportunities
Are you an experienced Civil Project Manager looking to lead major infrastructure projects across Canterbury and the South Island?
Learn moreWellington Central, Wellington
Full time
- Highly regarded firm in Wellington
- Grow your career in their specialist environment
- Variety of commercial and corporate matters
Broad commercial role offering quality work, direct client exposure and genuine opportunities for career development.
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 moreHamilton, Waikato
Full time
- An excellent opportunity for career development
- A friendly, supportive, and down-to-earth team culture
- Get high quality exposure to a range of interesting matters
A great opportunity has arisen within the commercial property space for a Senior Solicitor - Associate within an excellent Waikato firm.
Learn moreFull time
- Commercial Property / Real Estate experience required
- 2+ years PQE
- High quality & varied work!
A fantastic opportunity to work within one of New Zealand's strongest Property and Project teams!
Learn moreHear what people say about us.
Payroll Manager, National Manufacturer
Hamilton
Junior Barrister, Criminal Lawyers
Auckland
Litigation Solicitor, Large Full Service Firm
Christchurch
People Advisor, Shipping Port
Otago
BAS Accountant, Tax Accounting Firm
Christchurch
HR Manager, Energy Sector
Legal Executive, Law Firm
Waikato
Partner, Large Full Service Firm
Dunedin
Legal Executive, Regional Law Firm
Hamilton
Director, National CA Firm
Hamilton
General Manager, Electrical Distribution Network
Junior Solicitor, Regional Law Firm
Queenstown
Managing Partner, Full Service Law Firm
Waikato
HR Manager, Regional Law Firm
Wellington
Practice Manager, Boutique 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 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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The Future of Planning Roles Under RMA Reform: What to Expect
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Why the End of the Year Is the Perfect Time to Explore New Opportunities
As we head into the final stretch of the year, many people assume recruitment slows down, but it’s actually one of the best times to think about your next move. ✨ Across our specialist divisions, Fluid Legal, Fluid Construction, Fluid Finance, and Fluid Engineering, we are seeing consistent demand as clients prepare for 2025. Many…
Why a Sideways Step Can Be the Smartest Career Move
In New Zealand’s energy sector, career growth doesn’t always follow a straight line. The reality is that our organisations are smaller and flatter in structure than larger international utilities. This means climbing the ladder often requires taking a step sideways (or two). The same applies for many industries across the country, especially in regional New…
The Modern Legal Secretary: A Career with Impact
The legal industry in New Zealand has undergone a transformation, and nowhere is this more evident than in the role of the legal secretary. If you’ve previously worked in a law firm and found it rigid or hierarchical, or if you’re considering a career in legal support, now is the perfect time to explore the…
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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