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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
Christchurch, Canterbury
Part time
- Competitive Salary & strong pipeline of work
- Opportunity to work on large-scale civil and earthmoving projects
- Join an established business with genuine opportunities to develop and progress
Are you an experienced Construction Surveyor looking for a local role with a well-established civil construction company?
Learn moreInvercargill Southland
Full time
- Next-step opportunity for an emerging leader ready to broaden their impact
- Joins a values driven team driving practical digital innovation
- Strong focus on professional development and career progression
Future-focused opportunity to broaden your impact and help shape the evolution of banking and lending products.
Learn moreParaparaumu Wellington
Full time
- Make an impact with a fast growing and evolving network
- Join a collaborative team with common purpose and direction
- Paraparaumu or Levin, with flexibility
Provide innovative design and assurance solutions that support the reliable and efficient operation of Electra's electricity distribution network
Learn moreLevin Manawatu
Full time
- Make an impact with a fast growing and evolving network
- Join a collaborative team with common purpose and direction
- Paraparaumu or Levin, with flexibility
Provide innovative design and assurance solutions that support the reliable and efficient operation of Electra's electricity distribution network
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Full time
- Autonomous field-based sales role with strong qualified lead flow
- Qualified leads plus freedom to build your own pipeline
- Consultative in-home sales across Tauranga & Bay of Plenty
Join a leading interiors brand in a consultative, field-based sales role across Tauranga and the wider Bay of Plenty. Work with qualified leads, build ...
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- $85 overnight allowance when working away, with accommodation provided
- Company vehicle, phone, tablet and gym membership provided
Are you an experienced Fuel Installer looking for your next role with a growing specialist construction company?
Learn morePort Nelson Nelson
Full time
My client is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Family Lawyer to join their busy practice.
Learn moreQueenstown, Otago
Full time
- Top Tier company
- Extensive forward workload
- Excellent career progression opportunity
Step up your civil career with a respected Tier 1 contractor. Take ownership of diverse projects and build your PM career.
Learn moreFull time
- Lead a national team of CAD Designers
- Join a specialist energy consultancy with a strong project pipeline
- Combine people leadership with hands-on design
Lead a specialist team of CAD Designers delivering electrical engineering and power systems projects
Learn moreHamilton, Waikato
Full time
- New challenge
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact
- Drive growth and success
Senior Civil Construction leadership opportunity. Lead, influence & drive the success of an established business.
Learn moreFull time
- Join a reputable mid-tier firm in Hawkes Bay
- Flexible working and genuine work-life balance
- Competitive salary package and room for career progression
Manage a varied client portfolio, deliver BAS, tax, and advisory services, review reports, and mentor juniors to ensure expert and tailored client adv ...
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Full time
Lead financial reporting, controls and improvement projects while providing technical accounting advice and insights across the business.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Big-firm quality of work without the hierarchy
- Work in close proximity to Partners and Special Counsel
- Great culture. Generous salary
Broad, high-quality litigation role with an insurance focus and exposure to complex files. Represent one of New Zealand's largest insurers.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Established firm with a strong reputation
- Modern workspace in a central location
- Great mix of compliance & advisory
Take your BAS career further with a well-established Christchurch CA firm, rural clients, a modern office and strong progression.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- National firm seeking to grow
- High-quality, varied work
- Direct partner access and mentoring
Advise on domestic and international M&A, private equity transactions, complex commercial contracts and shareholder/joint venture arrangements.
Learn moreDunedin, Otago
Full time
- Highly regarded, long established firm in Dunedin
- Get high job satisfaction and excel your career further
- Collaborative and open firm structure
3PQE Property & Commercial Solicitor Opportunity
Learn moreFull time
- Advise clients on relationship property matters, including property division
- Draft legal documents, correspondence, and court filings.
- Stay up to date with legislative changes affecting family law and RP law
My client is seeking a Family Lawyer with at least 4 years' PQE in Relationship Property to join their highly regarded Family Team.
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 moreFull time
- Property, trusts, estates
- Fantastic culture and collaborative team
- Competitive renumeration
Reach out for a confidential conversation about this opportunity or your next career move.
Learn moreWanaka Otago
Full time
- Bring Customer Service and Technical Skills Together
- Technical training and development provided
- Varied client-facing role based in Wanaka
Customer-focused technology role combining sales, local relationship building, IT support and procurement. Wanaka based with technical training availa ...
Learn moreHear what people say about us.
Partner, Large Full Service Firm
Dunedin
HR Manager, Regional Law Firm
Wellington
Commercial Associate, Large Full Service Firm
Christchurch
BAS Accountant, Tax Accounting Firm
Christchurch
Intermediate BAS Accountant, National Accounting Firm
Christchurch
HR Manager, Energy Sector
Director, Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy
Practice Manager, Regional Law Firm
Waikato
HR Co-ordinator, Public Practice Firm
Christchurch
Partner, Large South Island Law Firm
Christchurch
Payroll Manager, National Manufacturer
Hamilton
Senior Solicitor, Private Practice Firm
Hamilton
Senior Associate (Property), Mid-tier National Firm
Christchurch
Policy Team Leader, Local Government
Waikato
Commercial Analyst, Global Manufacturer
Hamilton
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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Across the Civil Engineering and RMA planning markets, we’re seeing a noticeable lift in candidate activity, with many roles attracting strong application volumes. While this is a positive shift compared to recent years, higher volume doesn’t always translate into better hiring outcomes. Increased applications often bring: A broader range of capability and experience More speculative…
The Future of Planning Roles Under RMA Reform: What to Expect
With yesterday’s RMA reforms announced, recruitment in planning and policy is set for a shift, not just in numbers, but in the skills that are most in demand. Planners who can interpret and implement the new legislation The transition period will be complex, with both the old RMA and the new system running in parallel….
Keep Your Business Moving: The Benefits of Temp Staff Before the Holidays
As we head into the final weeks of the year, many businesses across New Zealand find themselves navigating a familiar challenge: increased demand, tighter deadlines, and teams stretched thin heading into the summer holidays. While it’s tempting to hold off on recruitment until January, bringing on temporary staff before the Christmas break can be one…
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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