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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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Mechanical Engineer

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Associate - Senior Associate | Construction

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Junior Employment Lawyer

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A well-respected law firm is seeking an ambitious Employment Lawyer with at least one year's PQE to join its team in Auckland CBD.

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Property & Private Client Associate / Senior Associate

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Associate or Senior Associate looking to grow their practice and get access to high-quality property and private client work within a reputable firm.

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Junior Criminal Lawyer

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A well-respected client of mine is seeking a recently admitted solicitor who has minimum 6 months PQE.

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Family Solicitor - 1 year PQE

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I am seeking a motivated family lawyer to join a well-respected firm in the CBD, working exclusively in family law.

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Family Lawyer - Relationship Property (4+ years PQE)

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My client is seeking a Family Lawyer with at least 4 years' PQE in Relationship Property to join their highly regarded Family Team.

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Criminal Lawyer - 1 Year PQE

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Senior Agri Accountant

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Legal Executive

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Working alongside a small yet highly regarded team, you will be involved in a broad range of property matters where no two days are the same!

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Electrical Project Engineer

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Join Falcon Electrical during a defining period of growth, with major and technically complex projects, and genuine career progression.

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Electrical Design Engineer - Hawkes Bay

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Associate Commercial Lawyer

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Associate-level Commercial Lawyer to join a mid tier firm.

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Electrical Project Engineer

Taupo Waikato

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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 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

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

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

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

We have found Fluid Recruitment to be our recruitment partner of choice. We engaged with Holly for a number of hard to fill roles and Holly understood exactly what we were looking for.

General Manager, Full Service Law Firm

Waikato

When we advised we would like to make an offer to Holly's candidate, she informed us of the other offer the candidate was expecting and really helped to 'sell' our offer to her, resulting in a timely verbal acceptance from the candidate. We have be

People and Culture Advisor, Mid-tier National Firm

Christchurch

We've used Fluid for a few years now in the recruitment of a number of our team over this time. James tunes in well to our needs, he has taken the time to understand our business, what makes us tick and what is important to us.

Director, Accounting Firm

Wellington

Chana made my job search easy, she understood what I was looking for, provided me with a comprehensive list of suitable options and sourced an interview for me with for a great opportunity in hardly any time at all. I was delighted with the outcome.

Junior Barrister, Criminal Lawyers

Auckland

As our business has grown, Jason has gone above and beyond to recruit many successful candidates for us across the country. Jason is very easy to work with and we find him to be professional, knowledgeable and extremely helpful.

National Sales Manager, National Retailer

Holly and the team at Fluid worked harder for me than any other recruitment firm I've ever worked with. They sourced multiple employment options for me to choose from and made moving across the country for a new role much easier. I highly recommend Fluid.

Registered Legal Executive, Mid Sized Law Firm

Christchurch

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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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