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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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- Be recognised as a specialist Power Systems Engineer with a renowned consultan
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- An exciting newly created role in primary, secondary, or substation design
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- Provide critical administrative support to senior lawyers in Family Law.
- Manage files, prepare legal documents, and handle Legal Aid applications.
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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!
- Leading working environment and remuneration package
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- Take on a new role in 2025!
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- Manage end-to-end property transactions in a leading North Shore law firm.
- Collaborate with a supportive team and grow your legal career.
- Enjoy competitive benefits and a community-focused work environment.
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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
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- Lead trusts and estates matters, including wills, EPAs, and estate admin.
- Build lasting client relationships with expert, compassionate guidance.
- Enjoy a collaborative team, career growth, and North Shore lifestyle benefits.
Experienced Legal Executive needed to manage trusts & estates. Lead client care, grow your career, and enjoy a supportive North Shore law firm.
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Full time
- Competitive remuneration package
- Exceptional mentorship on offer
- Central CBD location
An exciting opportunity for a 1-2-year PQE solicitor working across Litigation and Dispute Resolution matters. Working across a broad variety of cases
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Advisory Services Partner, National Accountancy Practice
Managing Partner, Full Service Law Firm
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Chief Operating Officer, National Advisory Practice
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Legal PA, Law Firm
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Policy Team Leader, Local Government
Waikato
General Manager, Full Service Law Firm
Waikato
Commercial Analyst, Global Manufacturer
Hamilton
Junior Accountant, CA Firm
Dunedin
Team Leader, Planning, Local Council
Legal Executive, Regional Law Firm
Christchurch
Area Sales Manager, National Engineering Supplier
Senior Associate (Property), Mid-tier National Firm
Christchurch
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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