Connecting good people with good work.

Canstaff is a New Zealand owned, end-to-end recruitment and labour hire specialist for the construction, civil construction, engineering, logistics and manufacturing industries.

Our experienced and reliable candidates are:

Skill tested Drug tested Ministry of Justice checked Committed to Health and Safety

Two clear pathways, one experienced team.

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We're here to help you find your perfect job match. Our dedicated team will walk you through the entire employment process and be with you every step of the way.

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Canstaff delivers recruitment and labour hire services to the construction, civil construction, engineering, logistics and manufacturing industries.

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Built on New Zealand construction expertise

Starting from humble beginnings in 2001, Canstaff was the first locally owned and operated recruitment specialist to specifically address the dire shortage of construction staff in the Canterbury region.

Twenty-five years on, we work with top tier clients nationwide across construction, civil construction, engineering, logistics and manufacturing.

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Latest jobs

Trades & Manufacturing - Labourer

Civil Labourer

Queenstown Lakes Posted 2 weeks ago

Join our team for full-time civil labouring work with immediate starts available! 

Trades & Manufacturing - Other Trades & Manufacturing

Frame and Truss

Central Otago Posted 3 weeks ago

Come join our team, develop your skills, and grow your career with ongoing, full-time work and immediate starts available! 

See what some of our candidates had to say about Canstaff

Russell is a joiner/carpenter from Scotland and tells us how there is plenty of work on here in Christchurch.

Russell Scotland

Canstaff helped Steven and Julie get settled in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Steven & Julie United Kingdom

Ryan is a carpenter from Toronto who was coaxed by his partner Kate into coming to NZ, and fair enough too!

Ryan Canada

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Proud members of

  • Canterbury Rebuild Safety Charter
  • Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce
  • Civil Contractors New Zealand member
  • Diversity Works NZ
  • Expatland e-Team member
  • REC member
  • Site Safe

Your Business. Our People.

Getting the job done together.