Construction Health and Safety Advisor

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 a Regional Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) Advisor – Construction, you’ll be the go-to expert for HSW across multiple construction sites in the South Island. You’ll work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, and contractors to ensure compliance, drive continuous improvement, and foster a culture of safety and wellbeing.

Your day-to-day will include :

• Lead and support site-based HSW practices aligned with Summerset’s HSW Management System.
• Support the development and implementation of site-specific safety plans (SSSPs) and contractor compliance.
• Triage all incidents that occur within your portfolio and investigate incidents with actual or potential high severity, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments across allocated sites.
• Champion wellbeing initiatives including Mates in Construction.
• Coach and mentor site teams on risk management and HSW processes.
• Drive the use of Donesafe for incident reporting, contractor management, and risk tracking.
• Prepare and present HSW reports to senior leadership.

About You

You’re a confident and proactive Health, Safety & Wellbeing professional with a strong background in construction. You bring a collaborative mindset and a practical approach to risk management, compliance, and wellbeing.

You’ll Also Bring

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.

Benefits

Next Steps : Applications for this role will close on the 13th of November. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

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