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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
Full time
- Looking for a fresh opportunity? Family-friendly firm
- Join a highly reputable Auckland CA firm with Global Presence!
- Excellent working environment and remuneration package!
Manage and lead audit engagements, identify and evaluate financial risks, and deliver tailored services to clients. Flexible and family-friendly firm.
Learn moreTauranga Bay of Plenty
Full time
- Huge access to work and career progression on offer
- Join a leading firm in the Tauranga market
- Agri Experience Required
Join a leading firm with a new client base in the agri sector. You will be given all the tools to excel and succeed in this role.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Collaborative and engaging team culture
- Competitive and comprehensive remuneration package
- Prime central CBD location
Delighted to be working exclusively with a top client on an opportunity within their Commercial Property Team.
Learn moreWellington Central, Wellington
Full time
- Market leading products & services for transportation & logistics
- Training and upskilling opportunities in house
- Exciting opportunities to travel domestically and internationally
Join a leading specialist fleet management service provider in a exciting position, installing and monitoring Transportation & Logistics solutions
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Full time
- Looking for an exciting and fresh role focussed in the Agri sector?
- Family-Friendly working arrangements
- Efficient and Modern Systems - Enjoy your work!
Are you a motivated and skilled accountant ready to take the next step in your career to a firm that values you? Build your Agri specialty skills!
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- Be a part of the firm's big upcoming plans - exciting time to get on board!
- Progress your career | Stepping stone for someone with 2+ years experience
- Superb workplace culture | Join one of the best developing firms in the region
Work with a variety of clients among different industries. Provide a mentor role for Grads and Juniors at the firm
Learn moreQueenstown, Otago
Full time
- Employee Health Insurance
- Complete a varied portfolio from commercial and infrastructure to residential
- Collaborate with surveyors and project managers in this multidisciplinary firm
A great opportunity to learn from highly experienced planners with a wealth of knowledge in a specialist planning consultancy.
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Full time
- Strong pipeline of interesting & complex projects
- Showcase your excellent communication skills with a range of clients
- Great career development and growth opportunities
Work as part of a specialist consultancy, utilising your skillset as a Project Manager across the commercial, infrastructure, and industrial sectors.
Learn moreChristchurch, Canterbury
Contract/Temp
- Join a law firm's accounts team as a Trust Account Administrator on a Temp basis
- Based northwest of the city centre + lovely modern offices + welcoming team.
- Are you a trust account administrator struggling to find perm work? Apply now!
Client northwest of the city seeks a Trust Account Administrator on a casual, as-needed basis to manage workload overflow.
Learn morePort Nelson Nelson
Full time
- Exceptional leadership and growth opportunity
- Highly competitive benefits and remuneration package with flexible arrangements
- Leading Marlborough firm with a great working culture and offices nationally!
Provide advanced advisory services whilst building and developing quality client relationships. Excellent local firm with flexibility guaranteed!
Learn moreInvercargill Southland
Full time
- A modern, diverse advisory firm with a unique model and strong EVP.
- Renowned advisory firm known for delivering valuable, high-quality work.
- Friendly team, flexible work culture and varied training opportunities
With an excellent EVP and a wide scope of work, this is a great opportunity for someone ready to move into a more exciting and fulfilling role.
Learn moreDunedin, Otago
Full time
- A modern, diverse advisory firm with a unique model and strong EVP.
- Renowned advisory firm known for delivering valuable, high-quality work.
- Friendly team, flexible work culture and varied training opportunities
With an excellent EVP and a wide scope of work, this is a great opportunity for someone ready to move into a more exciting and fulfilling role.
Learn moreDunedin, Otago
Full time
- Offers a great location, convenient parking, and modern offices.
- Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical.
- A clear, defined pathway to future leadership opportunities.
As a key player, you'll assist preparation of financial records, support budgeting and compliance, and streamline processes for greater efficiency.
Learn morePort Nelson Nelson
Full time
- An exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary
- Join a reputable firm that has a great team culture
- Take on a varied and interesting workload
Experienced Property & Commercial Legal Secretary seeking a change? This could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Learn moreFull time
- The opportunity to join a team with global collaboration.
- Continue developing your technical skillset across the energy sector.
- A great role with a range of upcoming complex projects.
Join a close-knit team in designing complex primary assets with global support from international colleagues.
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- Growing team seeking a specialist
- Flexible working arrangements
- Collaborative and social team
Exciting opportunity for a Solicitor (3+ years) to join a supportive Wellington firm, focusing on trusts & estates with with career growth and great a ...
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- Join a thriving law firm and support a rising star & future Partner of the firm
- CHCH central + competitive remuneration + employee wellbeing & growth perks
- Take this chance to move to Christchurch and embrace a new pace of life!
Legal PA role in Christchurch! Join a top firm, enjoy work-life balance, career growth, and a supportive team. Relocation opportunity available!
Learn moreCromwell Otago
Full time
- Senior Leadership & Strategic Role
- Defining time in Aurora's evolution
- Lead a number of exciting initiatives
Help the Aurora team transition to an intelligent network by evolving network planning practices, ensuring an optimised network for the future!
Learn moreDunedin, Otago
Full time
- Senior Leadership & Strategic Role
- Defining time in Aurora's evolution
- Lead a number of exciting initiatives
Help the Aurora team transition to an intelligent network by evolving network planning practices, ensuring an optimised network for the future!
Learn moreTauranga Bay of Plenty
Full time
- Join a busy and successful team
- Great workplace culture and tight-knit team
- Competitive renumeration
Feeling like something new in 2025? Reach out and let's have a chat about this excellent Legal Secretary role.
Learn moreHear what people say about us.
Partner, Large Full Service Firm
Dunedin
Director, Accounting Firm
Wellington
Policy Team Leader, Local Government
Waikato
People and Culture Advisor, Mid-tier National Firm
Christchurch
Registered Legal Executive, South Island Law Firm
Christchurch
Senior Associate (Corporate), Top-tier National Firm
Christchurch
Commercial Analyst, Global Manufacturer
Hamilton
General Manager, Full Service Law Firm
Waikato
Workflow Manager, National Energy Provider
Dunedin
Junior Barrister, Criminal Lawyers
Auckland
Chief Operating Officer, National Advisory Practice
Dunedin
Lawyer, Top Tier Law Firm
Auckland
Partner, Large South Island Law Firm
Christchurch
Financial Controller, Health Sector
Commercial Associate, Large Full Service 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 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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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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