Group Health Safety & Wellbeing Manager - Construction

You can help bring our villages to life!

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.  

The way we work is guided by our values - One Team, Strong Enough to Care and Strive to Be the Best. We know it takes a collective effort to bring a village to life and help it thrive, so Summerset is a place where everyone’s uniqueness and diversity can shine.  

When you’re part of the Summerset team, you belong to a place where your work has real impact, who you are is fully embraced and where your career flourishes.

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.

What you’ll be doing:

• 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.

What you’ll 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

What’s in it for you:

• Day to day health insurance cover
• Employee share scheme
• A day of on your birthday
• Staff discounts through Summerset suppliers

If this sounds like you or someone you know, then we would love to hear from you! 

Applications close for this position on the 2nd of September.

Please note due to NZ Immigration requirements we are obliged to consider candidates that already have the right to work in NZ for this role first. Due to this we may not be able to support a visa application for this role.