Company Description:
At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.  
About the role
As we continue to grow across the country, we are seeking an experienced and values-driven General Manager – Construction Delivery NZ to lead the strategic and operational delivery of our national construction programme.
Reporting to the Chief Construction Officer NZ, you will lead construction delivery from early design and pre‑construction through to completion across a diverse portfolio of large-scale, multiphased developments. This is a critical senior leadership role with national influence, accountability for performance, and responsibility for building strong systems, teams and partnerships that support sustainable growth.
You will lead a significant team (5–8 direct reports; 90–120 indirect), champion safety, quality and innovation, and play a pivotal role in shaping how Summerset delivers world‑class villages across New Zealand.
This role can be based in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for Summerset’s national construction programme, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget and to the highest quality standards
- Lead, develop and align Group Construction Managers and Project Directors to deliver consistent outcomes across all sites
- Embed robust construction systems, processes and methodologies that support scale, efficiency and long-term growth
- Drive excellence in health, safety and wellbeing, quality assurance and risk management
- Challenge and enhance design and construction concepts, ensuring buildability, cost effectiveness and programme certainty
- Provide clear performance expectations, reporting and assurance to the Chief Construction Officer and Construction & Development Steering Groups
- Maintain strong culture and can-do collegial approach aligning to our one team and strive to be the best values
- Build strong relationships with supply chain partners and key stakeholders to support successful delivery
- Champion continuous improvement, sustainability targets and innovation, including labour models, systems and supplier performance
About You
You are a senior construction leader with the credibility and capability to lead complex, multisite programmes at scale. You combine strong commercial and technical expertise with an authentic, inclusive leadership style.
You will also bring:
- A relevant tertiary qualification and/or extensive industry experience
- 15+ years’ construction experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing large, complex projects
- A track record of leadership in growth environments
- Experience across multifaceted developments (civil, residential and commercial)
- A strong track record in construction delivery, risk management and stakeholder engagement
- Commercial acumen across costing, estimating, procurement and supply chain management
- Proven ability to build high performing teams and lead through change
- Clear communication, resilience, sound judgement and a solution focused mindset
Why Summerset:  
At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life—including those with transferable skills from other industries. You may not tick all the requirements, and that’s okay; we value what you bring to the table and look at the whole individual. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive. 
Equal opportunity is at the heart of how we recruit, and we encourage you to bring your unique perspective and passion to our team. 
Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include: 
- Flexible working hours including two work from home days 
- Southern Cross health insurance
- Professional development and career progression opportunities tailored to you 
- Birthday Leave  
Next Steps:  Applications for this role will close on the   25th of January.  This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!