Senior Leadership
Expertise you can rely on.
Our dynamic leadership team consists of Founder and Advisory Specialist Clayton McKenzie, Head Engineer James Kitchen, and Veteran Civil Engineer James Dufty. Each bringing unparalleled expertise, strong leadership, and vision to every project.
Connect with the masterminds behind McKenzie & Co. and together, let’s turn your development goals into a reality.
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Clayton McKenzie
Managing Director & Founder
Clayton founded McKenzie & Co. in March 2014, having worked in Auckland’s land development sector since 1996 and is one of the most experienced in our industry to date.
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As a registered professional surveyor, Clayton has worked on a huge number of land development projects across Auckland, gaining great experience. Thanks to this, he’s got strong relationships within the industry and an excellent reputation for a job well done. Registered Professional Surveyor (MNZIS)
- MEngNZ
- MNZID
- BSurv, RPSurv
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James Kitchen
Director
James brings over 20 years design and project management experience to McKenzie & Co. Leading our Fast-Track projects including Surf Park and Delmore with his engineering expertise and leadership.
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Having worked on numerous large-scale land development and mining related projects in New Zealand, the UK and Australia. Including having worked on Surf Park already.
James joined McKenzie & Co. in mid-2014 as a Director and has built a strong network in the public and private sectors.
- Bachelor of Engineering
- (Civil, Hons)
- IPENZ (MIPENZ)
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James Dufty
Director
James is a talented Civil Engineer with more than 25 years experience and has worked both locally and internationally. He leads teams with projects across the country with his expert guidance on complicated sites with solutions to unique landscapes.
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Having worked more than six years in the Middle East on landmark projects, James provides further world leading expertise.
He has extensive experience in project design and construction/project management and enjoys the challenge that land development provides. James is an asset to the McKenzie & Co. team, motivating and managing teams and driving projects over the line under the toughest of circumstances. James has been a Director since 2021 and has led the company through unprecedented growth.
- IPENZ (MIPENZ)
- BEngTech
