Team Profiles

Andrew started his career in Police, based primarily in South Auckland, including as Officer in Charge of Otara Police and a deployment to Afghanistan. Between 2010 and 2012, Andrew was Manager Marine Pollution Response Service for Maritime New Zealand. Andrew became Managing Director of Superior Personnel in 2013. Andrew has a Masters of Science (Hons) and an Executive Masters of Business Administration (MBA). Andrew is a Member of the NZ Institute of Directors (MInstD). In 2006 Andrew was awarded the Blake Leader Award by the Sir Peter Blake Trust. Andrew has been a Director of New Zealand Waterpolo (NZWP) since 2020.

Daphne joined the team in August 2017 when Superior Personnel acquired Jade Resourcing in Canterbury. Daphne has a wealth of recruitment experience across NZ, from Branch Manager of larger recruitment agencies through to owning her own recruitment businesses. Daphne enjoys working closely with clients to ensure they are getting a service next to none.

Derek has a Master of Arts (MA) and came to Superior Personnel having previously worked as a Purchasing Officer and Operations Manager in the logistics sector. Derek recruits for a wide range of positions, specialising in trade roles, warehouse staff, truck drivers, construction and infrastructure. In more than a decade with Superior Personnel he has built an enviable knowledge of the recruitment industry and employment best-practice with many long-standing clients in the FMCG, logistics and infrastructure sectors.

Rachael's career started as a Recruitment Consultant for an Educational Placement agency where she recruited Temporary relief and contract teachers within the Primary sector. From there, Rachael moved into Generalist Recruitment spaces for both Temporary and Permanent staff for both Industrial and Commercial sectors and has extensive Business Development experience. Rachael has a track record of building long term client relationships.

After working in customer service for 10 years, Noy decided to hang up her gloves and join the recruitment arena in 2016. Focusing on Warehousing & Distribution and providing staff across Auckland, Noy has extensive knowledge and understanding of what is required to successfully assist clients with recruitment needs. When not at work Noy is passionate about helping people in our community.

Linda joined the Auckland team in 2021 and comes with a wealth of recruitment experience across Auckland. Linda is responsible for advertising, screening and interviewing candidates for roles in Auckland. Linda moved to New Zealand in June 2006 and for 6 years was recruiting for Building, Construction and Civil Engineering companies. Over the last 8 years, Linda has provided staff in the logistics and manufacturing space. Linda has experience with client account management and enjoys the hustle and bustle of resourcing candidates and being the liaison between Clients and Candidates.