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: 

Join Summerset’s Development Commercial team as a Commercial Development Analyst, where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of retirement village developments across New Zealand. This is a dynamic opportunity to apply your analytical expertise to optimise project feasibility, design, and performance. 

This role is fixed term for 12 months.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Conduct feasibility analyses for land acquisition and village development. 
• Lead commercial management of multiple high-value projects (~$200m each). 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise master plans and unit mixes. 
• Prepare cost estimates, benchmarking reports, and value engineering proposals. 
• Provide commercial insights for steering groups and board papers. 

About you 

You’re a commercially minded Analyst or QS with a strong background in property or construction, bringing sharp feasibility skills and a keen eye for detail.  

You’ll also bring: 

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar, with 5+ years’ experience in construction or property development. 
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. 
• Proficient in Excel, CostX, and other relevant software. 
• Excellent communicator and team collaborator. 

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   
• Work on large scale projects   
• Birthday Leave    

Next Steps:  Applications for this role will close on the 26th of January. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!