Established in Dargaville, Northland in 1936, McKay has grown significantly over the past nearly nine decades, evolving from a local business to a prominent presence across both the North and South Islands of New Zealand. With this national growth, McKay’s roots have remained grounded in its Northland heritage, with its headquarters proudly located in Whangārei for the past 60 years.
At McKay, we take pride in our consistent recognition for delivering exceptional projects throughout New Zealand. Our commitment to excellence has earned us numerous accolades in the electrical industry, including the Gold Project Award in the Under £1 Million category at the 2024 Master Electricians Excellence Awards and the Energy Efficiency Award in 2022.
Our reputation for delivering above and beyond expectations is underscored by being named one of EY's 10 Companies to Watch and receiving the Ministry of Defence Awards of Excellence to Industry in 2015. These honours reflect our dedication to quality and significant contributions to advancing New Zealand's electrical sector.
McKay has made significant sustainable progress by engaging in diversity initiatives such as the Amotai supplier
diversity programme, which aims to strengthen our connections with Māori and Pasifika businesses. Our
affiliation with the Ngāpuhi iwi and our deep connection to Te Tai Tokerau and its communities not only
celebrates our long and proud history but also serves as the foundation and inspiration for our future. By
supporting local suppliers and implementing ethical practices to address modern slavery risks in our supply
chain, we are underscoring our dedication to responsible business operations.
Our workforce showcases rich diversity, with a strong emphasis on leadership development and employee
engagement, as reflected in our positive survey results. We are dedicated to creating a workplace that
prioritises well-being, inclusivity, and sustainable growth. This dedication reinforces our mission to drive
meaningful contributions to our communities and the environment, ensuring that our efforts today lay a
strong foundation for generations to come.
McKay considers the wellbeing of our people to be of paramount importance and is as committed to them as we are to our environment and the communities in which we operate.
McKay operates a stringent and proven Health and Safety system, which offers effective and reliable results, through continually monitoring and developing our systems. Our framework has been adapted to fully comply with the requirements of HSWA 2015, and statutory regulations that govern our work.
We are committed to reducing our environmental impact, endeavoring to repair rather than replace and promote the use of energy-efficient electrical equipment and environmentally friendly options for customers to consider, where practicable.
Quality is central to the value and service we provide to our clients. It’s infused throughout our people, our programs, and our processes. We believe that it is the quality of our service that ultimately delivers our client projects on schedule and within budget.
