Construction Admin Team Leader at Summerset

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Administrative Support, Process Improvement, People Leadership, Document Control, Reporting, Procurement, Relationship Building, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office Suite

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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 Construction Administration Team Leader, you’ll play a critical role in supporting the successful delivery of our construction projects by leading high quality, value adding administrative support across the Construction Division. Reporting to the Systems Administration Manager (Construction), this role blends hands on administration, process improvement, and people leadership. You’ll ensure construction activities are well supported, information is accurate and accessible, and systems and processes continue to improve as we grow. This role is based in Wellington. Your day-to-day will include: Provide end‑to‑end administrative support across the Construction division, supporting both project delivery and BAU activity Drive continuous improvement by identifying and supporting business administration improvement initiatives from planning through to implementation and ongoing maintenance Coordinate meetings, including preparing papers , coordinate minutes and actions, Maintaining construction documentation, templates, registers and reports Develop and maintain regular construction administration reporting, including monthly reports Organise and coordinate central administration procurement activities Build and maintain strong working relationships with construction leaders, site teams, designers, subcontractors, and suppliers Lead by example and manage task allocation to ensure balanced workloads within the team About you: You’re an experienced and organised administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You’re proactive, detail focused, and confident working with a wide range of stakeholders across both office and site setting and have a desire to progress into team leadership. You’ll also bring: Medium to advanced capability across the Microsoft Office suite Experience working with construction documentation or document control processes Strong organisational and time management skills with excellent attention to detail Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills A practical, common‑sense approach to problem solving Construction industry experience is advantageous but not essential 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. 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 is known for its strong values, supportive culture, and commitment to excellence. We offer some of the best benefits in the sector, including: 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 Annual gift of $1000 in Summerset shares Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on the 10th of April. This role may close early due to a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Employee Type: Permanent Work Location: Wellington Office

Responsibilities

This role involves providing end-to-end administrative support across the Construction division, focusing on project delivery and business-as-usual activities. Key duties include driving continuous improvement in business administration, coordinating meetings, maintaining documentation, developing reports, and managing central administration procurement.