We understand your challenges
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
Full time
- Operate in a dynamic team culture | Competitive environment that gets results
- Begin as a Senior Accountant or Assistant Manager & progress through the ranks
- Firm that rewards good performance and comes with many great perks
Take on a challenging and varied role - split your time between advisory and management responsibilities while at the firm
Learn moreNew Plymouth Taranaki
Full time
- * Exciting opportunity to use your RMA experience to lead a team
- * An attractive benefits package including 5 weeks annual leave
- * Live in the "most liveable city in the world"
Jump at the opportunity to use your RMA experience to lead a team, working to help develop and grow your team's expertise.
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- Assist our client's thriving property practice&experience true job satisfaction
- Bring your conveyancing expertise to a firm that will support you.
- Join a thriving North Canterbury firm, in a beautiful location 30 mins from CBD
Support a booming property practice in North Canterbury, close to the beach, and enjoy fulfilling work that enhances your professional growth.
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- Bring your technical skillset into a people leadership role.
- Build, develop, and lead a team of engineers and designers.
- A unique opportunity to work on a range of international projects.
Work on a range of interesting domestic and international power projects as part of a well-respected team.
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Full time
- Take a leadership position within the firm
- Join a supportive, flexible, and welcoming team
- Get high job satisfaction and professional development
An exciting opportunity for a Relationship Property Lawyer to join a supportive and welcoming team.
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Full time
- An exciting opportunity for an experienced litigator
- Join a friendly and supportive team environment
- Excellent work-life balance and development opportunities
An exceptional opportunity amongst a leading Hamilton law firm for an experienced litigator.
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Full time
- Client facing role
- Receive plenty of support and training for your development
- Cloud based firm so flexibility on offer (WFH opportunities)
An opportunity to join a top firm in Tauranga, exposure to client contact and the opportunity to develop your career with excellent in-house training
Learn moreChristchurch Canterbury
Full time
- Role due growth! Strong pipeline of varied projects
- Multidisciplined consultancy environment
- Genuine development opportunities
Join a major building services consultancy that prides itself on its relaxed environment and delivery of high-end designs
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- Flexible work from home/office environment
- New offices in forward thinking firm
- Award winning team in unique sector
Join a dynamic and forward-thinking company, committed to delivering excellence in this unique sector as they continue to grow.
Learn moreDunedin Otago
Full time
- Fantastic opportunity for career growth within a trusted, leading media company
- Competitive base salary with attractive incentive to reward your success
- Opportunity in a leadership role, with chance to champion digital engagement
Join a highly trusted media organisation offering a great base salary with an attractive commission scheme. This role provides excellent opportunities ...
Learn moreChristchurch Canterbury
Full time
- Employer who is dedicated to a strong customer and community focus
In this hands-on role, you'll take the lead on a fortnightly payroll function while ensuring data integrity within our People and Culture systems.
Learn moreDunedin Otago
Full time
- Opportunity to make a real difference
- Leverage your desire for continuous improvement
- Work closely with a range of stakeholders within NOC and broader business
Play a key role in further developing Aurora Energy's operational maturity through evolving its works management practices
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Full time
- Leverage your analytical skillset
- Identify improvement opportunities and practical solutions
- Work with a range of subject matter experts
Varied role focused on continuous improvement within a dynamic & technically orientated environment
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- Make an impact on significant projects and engage with top-tier clients
- Structured personal development programme
- Inclusive, supportive team culture + Busy social calendar
Dive into challenging and rewarding commercial property matters, whilst gaining exposure to significant projects & large clients.
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- Join a firm with a reputation for excellence
- Will suit a highly motivated accountant with at least 2+ years NZ experience
- Excellent remuneration package | Salary higher than most firms in the market
This BAS Intermediate Accountant is primarily responsible for compliance work and long term getting more advisory duties as they progress their career
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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- Excellent brand to be working under
- Growing consultancy, positive sign in the current climate
- Centrally located office
Take your planning career to the next level in an innovative consultancy, where you'll shape sustainable solutions for New Zealand's communities!
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- Thrive in a fast-paced legal environment with top professionals
- Bring your organisation and admin skills to a supportive, dynamic team
- Enjoy great benefits and career growth in a leading NZ law firm
Join a leading NZ law firm as a Legal Secretary, supporting a busy Litigation team with an Employment focus.
Learn moreWellington Central Wellington
Full time
- Outstanding firm with a strong reputation Nationwide
- Excellent and supportive team | Modern and vibrant workplace
- Market leading benefits package to advance your career!
Provide advanced taxation advisory and support services whilst building and developing quality client relationships. Engage actively with tax clients.
Learn moreFull time
- Firm based in Kerikeri
- Excellent culture and values
- Direct Mentorship
Accelerate your growth all while living in a stunning town. Reach out today for a confidential chat!
Learn moreHear what people say about us.
Chief Operating Officer, National Advisory Practice
Dunedin
Practice Manager, Boutique Law Firm
Waikato
Director, Accounting Firm
Wellington
Business Administrator, Accountancy Practice
Dunedin
Registered Legal Executive, South Island Law Firm
Christchurch
People and Culture Advisor, Mid-tier National Firm
Christchurch
Registered Legal Executive, Mid Sized Law Firm
Christchurch
General Manager, Full Service Law Firm
Waikato
Partner, Large South Island Law Firm
Christchurch
Legal Executive, Law Firm
Waikato
Financial Controller, Health Sector
Team Leader, Planning, Local Council
Senior Associate (Corporate), Top-tier National Firm
Christchurch
Advisory Services Partner, National Accountancy Practice
Payroll Manager, National Manufacturer
Hamilton
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 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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