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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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- Mix of compliance and advisory work
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- Hands on learning + excellent mentorship
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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 anywhere from now until early March
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Full time
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- True generalist role with a steady flow of work.
- Social, collaborative and supportive team.
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Full time
- Join a supportive and encouraging team environment
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- Leading globally recognised firm with a strong community focus
- Competitive remuneration and benefits - Modern office environment
- Start dates of Pre OR Post Christmas
We are seeking an experienced Senior Auditor who is looking to grow their career at a highly reputable Auckland CA firm. Pre OR Post Xmas start dates
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Full time
- Wanaka based
- Help drive informed financial decisions across the business
- Full-time Permanent
January/February start date. Very rare Wanaka opportunity to join a large finance team who offer development and progression opportunities.
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Full time
- Work / life balance and flexibility - ability to WFH 2+ days a week
- Superb firm that is open to both full time and part time applicants
- Progression opportunities through to Senior Manager& Partner in the coming years
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Full time
- Looking for an exciting and fresh role that genuinely values and rewards you?
- Flexible working arrangements on offer - Putting your family first!
- Pre & Post Christmas start date options
A fresh opportunity to take the next step in your accounting career. Join a leading Wellington firm that genuinely rewards and supports you!
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Full time
- The chance to contribute surveying expertise to a diverse project portfolio
- Employee life insurance & generous bonus scheme
- Modern CBD-base offices with the latest surveying hardware
Competitive remuneration package, flexible work options, and a supportive environment that promotes career growth and development.
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Full time
- Close collaboration with offices across the country
- Highly competitive renumeration package reflecting current cost of living
- Strong client base providing security in future project pipeline
Competitive remuneration package, flexible work options, and a supportive environment that promotes career growth and development.
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Full time
- Take an active role in handling a broad array of practice areas & depth of work.
- Join a respected firm with a collaborative and highly functional team.
- Comprehensive wellbeing & benefits package available.
Support a variety of property law & conveyancing files amongst a dynamic & modern team. 2025 start.
Learn moreHear what people say about us.
BAS Accountant, Tax Accounting Firm
Christchurch
Managing Director, Accounting Firm
Dunedin
Human Resources Advisor, National Wholesalers
Dunedin
People Advisor, Shipping Port
Otago
Registered Legal Executive, Mid Sized Law Firm
Christchurch
Workflow Manager, National Energy Provider
Dunedin
HR Manager, Electrical Distribution Network
General Manager, Full Service Law Firm
Waikato
Solicitor, Law Firm
Nelson
Candidate, Project Management Organisation
Christchurch
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Hamilton
Practice Manager, Regional Law Firm
Waikato
Director, Accounting Firm
Wellington
Policy Team Leader, Local Government
Waikato
General Manager, Electrical Distribution Network
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 03 467 7227 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 03 477 6700 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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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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