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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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Professionals placed across NZ and AU

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Our Specialist Teams

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Hear what people say about us.

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

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

Caleb found me the job that excited me and fit all of my very specific requirements. To describe why Caleb is the best recruiter I have spoken with I will say, he listens, researches, and works enthusiastically to find a solution that will work.

Policy Team Leader, Local Government

Waikato

I have been very impressed with the time taken to understand our needs along with researching the integral aspects of our various roles, to ensure that the placement is a successful one. The calibre referred to us is of a really high standard.

Workflow Manager, National Energy Provider

Dunedin

I had a great experience with Fluid. James Mason really helped in my application and I eventually got the job which I wouldn’t have been able to do without the effort and time he put in to helping me through the process. I would recommend to anyone.

Senior Accountant, CA Practice

Waikato

Genuinely delighted with the outcome in being able to appoint someone of such high calibre. Our Planning team had been stretched and we needed to strengthen our team at a senior level. Fluid had a very proactive approach in sourcing for us to great effect

Team Leader, Planning, Local Council

Chana is also a delight to work with – she’s professional, real, and fun . She moved the process along really well and the candidates also told me that she was great to deal with and they had a great candidate experience.

HR Manager, Regional Law Firm

Wellington

Hard to believe it’s been over a month already since I moved, and I just wanted to say thank you again for helping me get a role there. I’m loving it, my only regret is not joining sooner!

Junior Accountant, CA Firm

Dunedin

Over the last couple of years James has consistently provided an excellent service to our business in what is an extremely candidate short and highly competitive market. James utilises his networks and industry knowledge to great effect for us.

Chief Financial Officer, Electrical Distribution Network

Waikato

I have worked with James for the last three years and he has delivered time and again excellent candidates for our business. I would have no hesitation in recommending his recruitment services and he is the first on my list whenever I have a need.

Director, National CA Firm

Hamilton

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

Fluid’s specialist legal focus gave us confidence that they understand the challenges in the legal practice market and more specifically the strategic priorities of the firm. Eden actively approached and secured the interest of a wide range of candidates.

Partner, Large Full Service Firm

Dunedin

The genuinely consultative approach and depth of insight as legal specialists sets Fluid apart. The level of transparency and trust in the relationship has given us complete faith in Fluid’s ability to deliver positive outcomes for the firm.

Partner, Large South Island 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

Excellent service! Blake catered for my requirements and offered me options that matched my preferences. Backed by great communication at all stages of the process, leading to me being successfully placed in a role and company I love.

BAS Accountant, Tax Accounting Firm

Christchurch

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 021 348 016 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 020 4151 6215 or jason.sutton@fluidrecruitment.co.nz

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Marlene Langford
Fluid Finance and Local Government

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

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Holly Clark
Fluid Legal and Local Government

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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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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