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In recruitment, people are our product and they define our standing in the market.

 

Our reputation is built on the success of the people we place, many of whom refer us to friends and colleagues, or become clients of ours at some stage in their careers.

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WHY CHOOSE FLUID TO MANAGE YOUR JOB SEARCH

OUR APPROACH TO ENHANCING CAREERS

A Partner you can Trust

Looking for your next role, and going through an interview process can feel like a daunting prospect, we have been there too, and we get it.

We approach every part of a recruitment process with integrity and care. Every person within Fluid is employed because they share our core values; expertise, integrity and commitment.

Relationships not Transactions

We aim to work with candidates throughout their career from entry through to exit from the industry.

Many of our current clients are ex-candidates whom we have worked with in the past, which demonstrates the trust and confidence they have in our service and process.

Genuine Market Expertise

Unlike generalist agencies, here at Fluid all our consultants specialise solely in their own segmented sectors of the market.

This dedicated approach to industry verticals and regional markets enables us to hone our skills and build comprehensive market insight.

Industry Connections

Sometimes it is all about getting a candidate in front of the right person in an organisation. 

Over the past twelve years we have developed relationships with some of New Zealand's leading commercial organisations and professional services firms, meaning we know who to talk to and how to get results where others cannot.

Getting to Know You

Our consultants take the time to get to know you, what makes you tick, and what you are wanting to achieve.

This helps us to be targeted in delivering only the most relevant and exciting opportunities, specific to your key requirements.

Post Placement Care

We want every interaction we have to be a positive one that adds genuine value to your career.

That's why our job doesn't just stop when you sign the contract. We'll be there every step of the way as you get settled into your new role to ensure that your integration is successful.

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Plan, prioritise, and manage applications for planned outage projects across the Wellington Electricity network, ensuring safe network access

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Commercial Solicitor

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Litigator | 4+ Years PQE

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Varied and interesting work, have the ability to get regular court work.

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Central location, flexible start and finish times.

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Legal Counsel

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Compliance Assurance Specialist

Dunedin Central Otago, Dunedin, Otago

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An excellent opportunity for someone returning to the workforce or seeking greater flexibility while continuing to grow their professional career.

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Health and Safety Advisor

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An excellent opportunity to combine hands-on engagement, providing pragmatic advice and working alongside teams to drive practical safety improvements

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Legal Executive - Financial Services

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Private Client Lawyer

Manukau Auckland

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Recognised as strong players across the mid-tier space, my client is now seeking a 3+ year PQE Senior Solicitor to join their team.

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Payroll Officer

Christchurch, Canterbury

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Property and Commercial Solicitor

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Construction Surveyor

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Hear what candidates say
about us.

Honest candidate feedback is important to us, so that we can continue to improve and innovate our service offering.

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

Emeka took the time to meet with me in order to fully grasp the nature of our work and the specific needs of our Firm. That extra knowledge proved very useful when he was later tasked with sourcing a candidate for a very specific role within our team.

Practice Manager, Corporate Law Firm

Wellington

Peter is someone I have gone to on three separate occasions as I have looked to advance my career, including through to my current role as a Partner in a national consultancy firm. He is relationship led, down to earth and has extensive market knowledge.

Advisory Services Partner, National Accountancy Practice

James was very helpful. He listened to me and understood what I was trying to achieve. He made the recruitment process easy for me. The follow-up phone calls show they care about their candidates. Highly recommended.

Commercial Analyst, Global Manufacturer

Hamilton

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

I highly recommend James Mason for his professional & excellent service. He showed how he cares, supports and understand jobseekers like me. He always make sure that things are on track & always gives you positive advice. Very efficient & genuine.

Payroll Manager, National Manufacturer

Hamilton

I was extremely impressed on how much Marli listened to what my needs were rather than trying to force a role in me because of monetary benefits. I was communication with another recruiter who I felt was not listening to what it was that I needed.

Lawyer, Regional Law Firm

Auckland

From the outset, Tom took the time to understand our requirements and after an extensive search, he came up with an impressive shortlist for us to discuss and debate. Tom regularly touched base to bounce ideas and check alignment with our expectations.

General Manager, Electrical Distribution Network

We appointed Peter to help us build our corporate office leadership team. We were pre-revenue, operating in a highly complex and competitive industry, and our requirements were complex. Peter delivered on all fronts for us.

Managing Director, Agribusiness Exporter

Central Otago

Jason has been super from start to finish. Not only did he go above and beyond when we asked for a last-minute temp, but he found us outstanding talent. When you do recruitment day in and day out, it makes a huge difference to have someone like Jason who

People Advisor, Shipping Port

Otago

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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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