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
Summerset is looking for a strategic and experienced Group HSW Manager (Construction). Reporting into the GM of HSW, you will lead the implementation of our Health, Safety and Wellbeing strategy across all construction and care centre refurbishment projects nationwide.
Your day-to-day will include:
- Lead the HSW relationship with the Chief Construction Officer and Construction SLT. Develop and deliver the annual HSW plan for construction.
- Lead, coach, and support a team of HSW Advisors across regional and site-based projects.
- Develop and implement HSW policies aligned with Summerset’s HSWMS and NZ legislation. Ensure robust internal and external audit processes.
- Drive critical risk management initiatives and champion wellbeing programmes including Mates in Construction.
- Design and deliver impactful HSW training for leaders and teams, with a focus on risk identification and mitigation.
- Manage investigations, maintain the Construction Risk Register, use DoneSafe for incident reporting, and oversee hazard, risk, and contractor management.
- Collaborate with internal leaders and external partners to embed best practice and continuous improvement in HSW performance.
About you:
You will be an experienced HSW professional with a strong background in construction. You know how to lead safety initiatives, manage risk, and build a culture of care and accountability on site.
You’ll also bring:
- 10+ years’ experience in a senior HSW role, with a minimum of 5 years of HSW experience within the construction industry
- Relevant Health & Safety qualifications
- Strong knowledge of NZ H&S legislation and audit standards
- Proven leadership and coaching experience
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data
- Desirable: Certified H&S Practitioner (NZISM, IOSH, HASANZ), audit certifications
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
- Free Southern Cross health insurance (covering up to 75% of charges for GPs, dentists, physios and more)
- Professional development and career progression opportunities tailored to you
- Birthday Leave
Next Steps:  Applications for this role will close on the  19th of November. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!