Electrician

McKay Ltd is seeking an experienced Electrician to join our tight-knit Central Otago team. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering variety and the chance to contribute to key infrastructure projects across the region.

Based in Cromwell, you will work across a variety of projects throughout Queenstown, Wānaka, and the wider Central Otago region. One day you could be contributing to infrastructure developments, the next supporting essential streetlighting services that help keep local communities connected and safe.

This is an opportunity to become a valued member of a small, highly capable team where your experience, initiative, and workmanship will be recognised. You will have the autonomy to take ownership of your work, the support of a respected national business behind you, and the variety that comes from working across multiple sectors and project types.

Daily transport is provided from our Cromwell workshop, and a tool-of-trade vehicle is included, making this an excellent opportunity for electricians based throughout Central Otago.

What you will bring:

A current EWRB Electrical Registration and NZ Practicing Licence

3-5+ years' experience working on commercial electrical projects

Ability to work confidently unsupervised

A proactive, self-starting approach

Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

Commitment to health and safety

Ability to work collaboratively in a small team environment

What we offer:

Permanent, full-time employment with an accredited employer

Tool of trade vehicle

Competitive remuneration aligned with your experience

A supportive, close-knit team culture

Monday to Friday work (typically 7:00am - 3:30pm, with some flexibility required)

About McKay:

McKay is proud to stand as New Zealand’s largest privately owned electrotechnology provider, offering innovative electrical engineering, construction and maintenance services nationwide. McKay is recognised as a sought-after specialist in the electrical industry, with a reputation for delivering collaborative, high-quality and innovative electrical solutions across a range of sectors including Infrastructure, Industrial, Construction, Renewables and Marine.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

Apply now with your CV and Cover Letter. We will review applications as they are received, we encourage you to apply at any stage.

For a copy of the Job Description visit mckay-jd-electrician---cromwell.docx