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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
Wanaka Otago
Full time
- Career progression opportunity
- Supportive company culture
- Central Otago lifestyle
Exciting leadership opportunity as a Site Manager for a respected company with a solid pipeline of work.
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Full time
- Career progression opportunity
- Collaborative team
- Strong future workload
Join a highly respected and well-established company that offers a supportive team environment and a strong project pipeline.
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- Apply your commercial law expertise in a dynamic, growing industry.
- Handle complex contracts, agreements, and strategic projects.
- Join a business that values development and progression.
Are you a commercial lawyer ready to take on high-impact contracts and strategic projects? Join a fast-growing energy business and make your mark.
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Full time
- A role that supports genuine work-life balance.
- Great benefits and a culture that genuinely invests in its people.
- Be part of a company shaping what's next in its industry.
You'll gain broad exposure across the financial process and management decisions within a future-focused New Zealand business.
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Full time
- A short‑term contract with long‑term opportunity | make your mark
- Immediate start, meaningful contribution, growth potential
- Supportive team and Manager offering plenty to get involved in
A trusted employer seeking an individual with hands‑on asset accounting experience to work closely with project teams.
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Full time
- Clear pathway to owning a profitable Mangawhai practice
- Option of flexible working arrangements
- Strong, stable client base with varied workload.
Fantastic succession opportunity for a senior lawyer to acquire a strong, established practice. Structured buy-in available with flex timeframes.
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Full time
- Looking at all junior candidates with a passion for family law
- An excellent opportunity to develop your experience in family law
- Direct access to senior team members for mentoring and support
A standout opportunity for a junior family solicitor to join a well regarded and thriving Nelson practice and take the next step in their career.
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- Work alongside other senior planners in a tight-knit environment
- Take on projects leaning to your strengths or build your experience in new are
- Competitive renumeration and comprehensive review processes
Work alongside senior planners gaining experience in both the consenting and policy sectors on projects from around the country
Learn morePort Nelson Nelson
Full time
- Great opportunities for career development
- Join a well-established, supportive, and friendly team environment
- Take on an interesting and challenging range of work
Calling all general practice lawyers 4yrs+ PQE, this is an excellent opportunity for you to join a thriving practice with an excellent team culture!
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Ideal opportunity for technicians or tradespeople looking to move off the tools
- Use your mechanical experience in a customer-facing technical role
- Strong base salary, company vehicle, training and long-term career pathway
Ready to get off the tools? This technical sales role suits maintenance technicians, fitters or mechanics wanting to use their hands-on experience in ...
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Full time
- Part time hours available
- Busy and diverse role - no two days are the same
- Excellent team culture and a very supportive envirionment
Great company culture + Part time hours + above market remuneration + parking onsite available.
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- Apply your commercial law expertise in a dynamic, growing industry.
- Handle complex contracts, agreements, and strategic projects.
- Join a business that values development and progression.
Are you a commercial lawyer ready to take on high-impact contracts and strategic projects? Join a fast-growing energy business and make your mark.
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Full time
- Step off the tools without stepping away from the field
- Utilise your industry knowledge with impact
- Autonomous, relationship driven role
Play a critical role in ensuring Aurora's network construction standards are upheld through auditing, site visits, and working alongside contractors
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Part time
- Permanent role with mpart time hours available
- Great team culture
- Flexible working arrangements + above market remuneration
Excellent flexibility + part time hours available + great benefits + above market remuneration
Learn moreNew Plymouth, Taranaki
Full time
- Apply your commercial law expertise in a dynamic, growing industry.
- Handle complex contracts, agreements, and strategic projects.
- Join a business that values development and progression.
Are you a commercial lawyer ready to take on high-impact contracts and strategic projects? Join a fast-growing energy business and make your mark.
Learn moreWanaka Otago
Full time
- Flexible location
- Diverse projects
- Strong future workload
Join a well-established company with a strong, diverse project pipeline and a supportive company culture.
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- An opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking law firm
- Work within a supportive work environment where talent thrives
- An chance to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact
An opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking law firm.
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Full time
- Competitive salary package
- Flexible working and genuine work-life balance
- Collaborative, national firm with clear growth pathways and ongoing support
Join a leading mid-tier firm in Christchurch offering a $90K+ package, genuine career progression, and true work-life balance. As a Senior Accountant, ...
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Full time
- Handle residential property transactions and refinances.
- Prepare Sale and Purchase Agreements.
- Assist first-home buyers, including KiwiSaver withdrawals.
I am looking for a motivated Legal Executive to join a dynamic team of residential and commercial property law experts.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Work with approachable, high-performing authors in a collaborative CBD team
- Handle diverse conveyancing and trust & estate matters in a friendly team
- Supportive, people-first culture with great staff retention + work-life balance
Join a supportive CBD law firm handling residential & commercial conveyancing plus trust & estates. Competitive pay, flexibility, and great culture.
Learn moreHear what people say about us.
Senior Associate (Property), Mid-tier National Firm
Christchurch
Practice Manager, Corporate Law Firm
Wellington
HR Manager, Regional Law Firm
Wellington
Director, Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy
Commercial Analyst, Global Manufacturer
Hamilton
Litigation Solicitor, Large Full Service Firm
Christchurch
Financial Controller, Health Sector
Lawyer, Top Tier Law Firm
Auckland
Payroll Manager, National Manufacturer
Hamilton
Partner, Large Full Service Firm
Dunedin
Legal PA, Law Firm
Hamilton
HR Advisor, City Council
Legal Executive, Law Firm
Waikato
Junior Barrister, Criminal Lawyers
Auckland
Partner, Large South Island Law Firm
Christchurch
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
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….
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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…
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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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