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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
Full time
- Play a vital role in my client's Property team w/ hands-on conveyancing work
- Residential & Commercial Conveyancing: part-time for exceptional candidates
- Join a supportive & well-established law firm: positive, friendly & social team
Join a respected CHCH law firm as a Conveyancing Assistant. Gain hands-on experience in a busy & supportive property team w/ competitive remuneration.
Learn moreLower Hutt, Wellington
Full time
- Varied and interesting workload + experienced team members to learn from
- Growth opportunity to join a thriving practice
- Excellent work-life balance + flexible working arrangement available
Trusts, Wills & Estates as well as some Commercial work for a Lower Hutt-based firm.
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Full time
- Unique leadership opportunity + CBD location
- Flexible work arrangements + non-hierarchical culture
- Genuine pathway to partner + generous salary
Lead, cultivate and grow an employment practice!
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Full time
- Highly regarded Timaru based firm with a loyal client base.
- Excellent work-life balance - enjoy the local lifestyle.
- Opportunities for development and progression.
Aoraki Legal is a well-established law firm in Timaru, dedicated to providing exceptional legal services.
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Full time
- Progressive firm + lifestyle location
- Thriving social committee + non-hierarchical culture
- Genuine career progression + annual bonus
Practice quality law whilst enjoying a lifestyle location that is second to none!
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Full time
- Leadership opportunity - drive success, teamwork and culture
- Great benefits, including full health insurance and a company car!
- Enjoy social gatherings, team outings, and celebrations
Lead and deliver commercial projects with excellence. Manage budgets, drive safety and quality, liaise with stakeholders, and inspire your team.
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Full time
- Flexibility in hours and the ability to work from home
- Excellent firm that has an outstanding reputation in the market
- Great perks | After work activities & drinks and an active social club
Join a superb CA firm in central Dunedin, taking on compliance duties but also advisory work and the ability to liaise directly with clients
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Position suits an experienced accountant whos ambitious to progress their career
- Superb firm that has an outstanding reputation in the market
- Open on start date - start date flexible either side of Easter!
Mentor Grad/Junior/Intermediate Accountants at the firm, while taking on a mix of advisory and compliance work for large sized clients
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Supportive team + busy social calendar + direct access to managers
- Active emphasis on professional development + career growth support
- Comprehensive health insurance + flexible start/finish times negotiable
Manage documents, coordinate communication, track timesheets, capture meeting minutes, ensure compliance, oversee close-outs & support operations.
Learn morePorirua Wellington
Full time
- Work alongside the Managing Principal
- Immerse yourself in the local community
- Innovative and progressive private practice with offices in Porirua and Kapiti
Graduate Law role for a General Practice in Porirua.
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- An exciting opportunity to work on a range of industrial equipment
- Further develop your skillset with broad experience and opportunities
- The chance to work in a tight-knit, collaborative team environment
Utilise your skills as an electrician on a variety of specialist jobs across Auckland
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Varied workload - Property, Commercial, Private Client
- Excellent pipeline of work
- Leadership and succession planning opportunity
Growing mid-sized firm with excellent work-life balance seeking a generalist lawyer.
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Full time
- Varied role - mix of network planning & project engineering
- Develop strategic solutions to support Southland's growth
- Collaborative & supportive Engineering Team
Take ownership of network planning, AMP development and special projects for Southland's largest electricity network - The Power Company
Learn moreFull time
- Join a respected boutique firm excelling in business, commercial, and property.
- Be valued for your experience & gain autonomy as a fee earner.
- Enjoy a CBD location with great amenities and a supportive team environment.
Join a boutique firm in Auckland CBD, handling property and commercial transactions in a supportive and professional team. Excellent career growth!
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Modern, newly renovated offices with the most up to date equipment
- Work vehicle provided along with generous Christmas bonus scheme
- Flat organisation structure with room for upward growth
Above market remuneration package, flexible work options, and a supportive environment that promotes career growth and development.
Learn moreQueenstown, Otago
Full time
- Financial Strategy
- Partner with the wider business on projects
Bring your technical accounting and leadership skills to a well recognised business.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- New opportunities for Legal Secretaries across CHCH -- 2- 4 + yrs exp
- Seeking specialists in Litigation, Commercial, Property, & Trusts/Estates
- Competitive remuneration + inclusive & collaborative culture + support provided
Working on behalf of several clients across Christchurch seeking experienced legal support professionals to join their teams. Apply now to learn more!
Learn moreFull time
- Genuine career-growth opportunity
- Flexible working in an award winning firm
- Key recruitment hire
Our client is an award-winning firm, centrally based, who provide legal solutions to a diverse range of clients
Learn moreFull time
- Superb opportunity in growing commercial company
- New office in modern building
- True value-add role in award winning team
Fluid is working with a well-known client who is a dynamic and rapidly growing organisation in the commercial property & construction sector.
Learn morePorirua Wellington
Full time
- Opportunity based in Porirua
- Varied workload supporting the Director
- No over-time policy!
Join a local and reputable law firm in an excellent opportunity that will work closely with one of the firm's Directors.
Learn moreHear what people say about us.
Commercial Associate, Large Full Service Firm
Christchurch
Practice Manager, Boutique Law Firm
Waikato
Junior Barrister, Criminal Lawyers
Auckland
Candidate, Project Management Organisation
Christchurch
Lawyer, Top Tier Law Firm
Auckland
Partner, General Practice Law Firm
Waikato
Lawyer, Regional Law Firm
Auckland
HR Manager, Energy Sector
Legal PA, Law Firm
Hamilton
Director, Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy
Registered Legal Executive, South Island Law Firm
Christchurch
Lawyer, Mid-tier Law Firm
Auckland
Director, National CA Firm
Hamilton
Commercial Analyst, Global Manufacturer
Hamilton
Human Resources Advisor, National Wholesalers
Dunedin
OUR TEAM
Speak to a Consultant
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 03 467 7225 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 is a Manager within our legal team, recruiting for both the Waikato and Central Otago regions. She specialises in junior through to senior appointments across all disciplines.
Contact Holly on 021 229 9634 or hollyc@fluidrecruitment.co.nz
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Raising the Bar – Episode 4
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The Great Debate: Specialising vs. Remaining a Generalist in the Civil Engineering Sector
The Great Debate: Specialising vs. Remaining a Generalist in the Civil Engineering Sector It is a question we are often faced with when speaking with candidates in the engineering sector, should you remain a generalist or look to specialise within the civil discipline? Whether it is specialising in three waters, residential, commercial, infrastructure, or any…
2024 ALPMA New Zealand Legal Industry HR Issues and Salary Survey,
To coincide with the release of the 2024 ALPMA New Zealand Legal Industry HR Issues and Salary Survey, Alex Stones from Fluid Recruitment and Gemma Wragg from Tavendale & Partners discuss some of the key insights including: Average salaries in the New Zealand legal industry saw a rise of 4.7% 56% of firms remain worried…
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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