About Us

Superstaff was founded in Christchurch in March 2006 to provide exceptional staffing services to industry. We pride ourselves on supplying the right staff, first time, being available to assist with staffing issues at any time and being a good employer for our workers.
We opened our Auckland offices in August 2011 and we’re providing the same fantastic staffing services to our Auckland clients.
We have great workers available for long or short term assignments. All staff are:
  • Interviewed and assessed
  • Their work history, preferred work, skills and personal situation is discussed
  • Given a basic induction
  • Background checked, including a police check
  • Given job specific testing if required
  • Drug and alcohol tested pre employment if required

Claire Foley

Managing Director

I have worked in the recruitment industry since 2000, mainly with industrial temp and casual staff. I have also worked with the supply of permanent staff, temp hospitality workers and office staff.

I started Superstaff in 2006 because I wanted to make a real difference to the people I was hiring for work, and the clients who needed staff.

What makes Superstaff different is the amount of care we put into each placement. Our core value statement is ‘Treat it like it’s yours’, which means that every job seeker is treated the way we’d like to be treated if we were looking for work. Every placement for every client is carefully considered, as though we were placing a worker in our own business.

In sticking to this model, we find that we are dealing with good people who genuinely want work – and clients who appreciate that we will send the right person first time. No time wasting, no mucking around.

I’m passionate about Superstaff and enjoy working with the fantastic team we have here. I’m truly excited about what this company can do in the next few years!

John Foley


Managing Director

I have a background as an Operations Manager in a multinational logistics and warehousing organisation, which gives me insight into the unique staffing challenges faced by employers particularly in the manufacturing and distribution Industries.

Working with Superstaff since 2009, I enjoy providing staffing solutions to clients in industries ranging from Transport to Demolition. I share the Superstaff vision that we will provide the highest level of service to both our staff and our clients.

Karen McCabe


Operations Manager

I have 15 years experience in recruitment and have specialised in trades recruitment and Shutdown work.  I was pleased to join the Superstaff team in early 2011.

My focus is on engineering and electrical Shutdown work throughout New Zealand, and placement of casual staff in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato areas.

Nick Bryant


Christchurch Branch Manager

Information coming soon!

Vaughn Penn

Business Development Manager, Auckland

I started working with Superstaff in October 2011. I am responsible for servicing on-going relationships with existing clients and the engagement of new clients in our Auckland Office.
My background is in Customer Services and Human Resources both in the Private and Public arenas here in NZ and Australia. Prior to Superstaff my most recent role was working as a HR Consultant on the Gold Coast responsible for implementing best HR Practices and Strategies for Companies audited by the Queensland Government. I was responsible for ensuring Policies and Procedures were in place where both Employers and Employees were able to work together side by side and to bring both unison and transparency within these companies.
I look forward to my continued work and development with Superstaff!