Professional & Technical Department
Canstaff's Professional & Technical Department specialises in the recruitment of technical and management personnel to the construction and engineering industry.
We source qualified & experienced staff for permanent roles as well as on contract/short term contracts in the fields of main contracting, engineering, quantity surveying, health & safety etc.
Canstaff provide a professional, confidential and personal service at a competitive rate to our clients. Over the last decade we have built strong relationships with our wide client base which includes a number of industry leaders to smaller operators.
Our constantly expanding database of highly qualified candidates includes:
- Civil & Structural Engineers
- Contracts Managers
- Draughting Personnel
- Health & Safety Personnel
- Project Managers
- Procurement Managers
- Quantity surveyors/ Commercial Dtaff
- Site Administrators/Document Controllers
We pride ourselves on our ability to respond to our clients’ needs in a timely manner with a shortlist of interviewed, background and reference checked candidates.
We believe our role is to create and facilitate a successful union by carefully matching our candidate's qualifications, experience and abilities with our clients' specific requirements. This approach built on our ‘strict attention to detail' policy distinguishes our team of dedicated industry experienced consultants from that of our competitors.
Civil Construction Department
With the continued growth in the Civil Construction sector, and in order to effectively meet our client's requirements, we have recently opened new offices in Queenstown and Pukekohe. Canstaff have also placed civil construction consultants at each of our NZ locations to ensure a industry specific professional is always available to assist clients and candidates. Whether you wish to involve us at the start, once the planning is underway, or for only part of the construction components in a project, we are always on-hand to provide civil construction staffing solutions.
With an experienced management team in place, we are in a strong position to meet all recruitment and staffing needs and provide the highest level of service, securing the best possible outcome for your company or project.
Our flexible approach means that we can supply staff for long term projects or a one off requirement. Canstaff have built up strong working relationships with many of the largest civil engineering companies in New Zealand, which is testament to the success of our streamlined service and exclusive understanding of the intricacies of the sector.
We pride ourselves on using innovative recruitment techniques to provide you with the best candidates to join you on the delivery, or completion of complex and difficult projects. We currently recruit for the following positions (if what you require is not listed, please contact us and we will find a solution tailored for you via our extensive global network):
- Civil Construction Project Manager
- Site Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Site Supervisor
- Operations Supervisor
- HSE Manager
- Civil Construction Driver
- Civil Construction Foreman
- Surveyor
- Civil Construction Manager
- Civil Construction Operator
- Bridge Construction Staff
- Civil Site Manager
- Contracts Manager
- Licensed Cadastral Surveyor
- Road Construction Staff
- Civil Infrastructure
- HSQES Manager
- Roading Engineer
- CAD Technicians
- Geotechnical Engineers
- Traffic Engineers
- Road Workers/Gangs
Labour & Trades Department
Canstaff are one of the main suppliers of Labour and Trades throughout Canterbury with a proven track record spanning 10 years.
This service involves the supply of contract labour (skilled and semi-skilled), tradesmen, machine drivers, etc to supplement the client's own workforce as required in busy times and tight contract deadlines.
Whether the requirement is for one operative for one day or a complete service gang for the duration of a contract, we provide competent, vetted and appropriately trained personnel and operate a comprehensive reviewing process to ensure that the client is satisfied with the operatives supplied. Regular contact with site management teams and workforce is maintained through our mobile labour managers who visit sites regularly. Any issues that the workers may have can thus be dealt with at source.
By managing the labour requirements, we leave the site team free to manage the job.
Construction Office Support Department
Canstaff specialise in sourcing efficient and professional office support staff for our clients in the construction sector.
We provide staff whose skills and experience add value to the client's business and work environment.
We provide site secretaries and administrators, company accountants, document controllers, executive assistants, receptionists and office juniors.
The close working relationships that have been developed with practices of all sizes and the integrated nature of the Office Support department ensures that we are able to offer suitably qualified candidates a whole range of job vacancies in any number of locations.
Through our screening and interviewing process, we can provide an excellent calibre of candidate to ensure that they fit the experience, personality and motivation required by our clients.
Industry Sectors
You will find all the sectors we cater for listed below. Our consultants are on hand now, to discuss your requirements.
Construction ~ Engineering ~ Civil Construction ~ Trade ~ Industrial ~ Construction Office Support
Construction Department
Canstaff specialise in providing construction jobs for permanent and contract positions. Our dedicated team continues to successfully supply contract and permanent building services personnel to contractors and consultancies throughout the South Island. We deal with an array of clients from small family-run businesses to large blue-chip companies and, with a strong reputation in a competitive market, for:
- Project Managers
- Quantity Surveyors
- Planning Engineers
- Site Engineers
- Site Managers
- Construction Site Agents
- Forepersons
- Estimators
- Safety Officers
- Carpenters
- Hammerhands
Engineering Department
Our engineering recruitment specialists source fully trained and experienced personnel from around the world for all sizes of projects on both a permanent and contract basis.
Canstaff have developed extensive links with major blue chip organisations, existing as a preferred personnel supplier to many companies in this sector. The consultants have a wealth of experience covering a variety of industries – including: oil & gas, food, and manufacturing – amongst others. From technicians, CAD operators and designers to project managers and commissioning engineers – Canstaff is skilled and experienced at recruiting these personnel and finding the right fit to accurately suit their specific requirements.
- Architects
- Automation Engineers
- CNC Operators
- Consulting Engineers
- Control Systems Engineers
- Cost Engineers
- Design Engineers
- Draughtsmen
- Electrical Engineers
- Electronic Engineers
- Maintenance Technicians
- Manufacturing Engineers
- Mechanical Engineers
- Plant Engineers
- Process Engineers
- Process Technicians
- Project Engineers
- Project Managers
Civil Construction Department
The Civil Construction department of Canstaff recruits contract and permanent personnel for structural and civil engineering positions across New Zealand and the world on behalf of a variety of clients
- including major blue chip companies, specialist consultancies, local authorities and niche operators
- across the built environment as well as onshore and offshore petrochemical / oil & gas industries.Our civil engineering recruitment division has experience advising clients on market conditions, personnel availability, and salaries & rates - which all helps to support the flexible service on offer and ensure that we are consistently capable of providing comprehensive, rapid responses to requirements.
- Building Services Engineers
- Civil/Structural CAD Technicians
- Civil Designers
- Civil Engineers
- Geotechnical Engineers
- Highway Engineers
- Machine Operators
- Structural Designers
- Structural Engineers
- Traffic Engineers
- Road Gangs
Trade Department
As one of Canterbury’s leading recruitment consultancy firms, the trades sector is a major part to the company and has a dedicated focus recruiting both nationally and internationally.
This places us in a unique position - to be able to source ideal candidates for employment, and satisfy the demand for skilled trades people who are actually eager to work. We understand current employment issues and workplace trends, which enables us to secure qualified and reliable personnel to help grow your business.
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
- Automotive Service Technicians
- Cabinet Makers
- Carpenters
- Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operators
- Drainlayers
- Electricians
- Floor Covering Installers
- Fitter Turners
- Fitter Welders
- Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanics
- Gasfitters
- Glaziers
- Joiners
- Mechanics and Diesel Mechanics
- Motor Vehicle Body Repairers
- Painters and Decorators
- Plumbers
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics
- Roofers
- Sheet Metal Workers
- Sprinkler Systems Installers
- Pipefitters
- Plasterers
Industrial Department
The industrial department of Canstaff specialise in providing jobs to professionals throughout Canterbury including manufacturing, warehousing and logistics professionals.
Canstaff understand that every industrial and warehousing client's requirements are individual and specific to the products and services that they offer. We can supply drivers to small operations through to a fleet Class 5 drivers for large distribution/logistics organisations.
We can provide candidates for the following industrial jobs:
Industrial & Warehouse
- Pickers & Packers
- Shift Workers
- Production Line Personnel
- Assembly Personnel
- Food Personnel
- Maintenance Personnel
- Dispatch Assistants
Management & Supervisory
- Warehouse Managers
- Warehouse Supervisors
- Supply Chain Planners
- Logistics Management
Logistics & Driving
- Forklift Operators (Counterbalance)
- Forklift Operators (Reach)
- Class 1-5 Operators
Construction Office Support
Our Construction Office Support Department works closely with construction companies to meet the need for highly professional office/site support staff. During times of rapid growth it is essential that back-end support systems are in place.
We provide staff that are skilled, professional and add value to the client's work environment.
We provide:
- Site Secretaries
- Site Administrators
- Document Controllers
- Executive Assistants
- Office Administrators
- Receptionists
- Office Juniors
- Customer Service
- HR and Training
- Accountancy and Finance
- IT and Facilities