Job description
For more than 70 years, Selwyn Village has built a reputation as one of New Zealand’s most respected and long-standing retirement communities. Located in Auckland’s sought-after Point Chevalier waterfront precinct, Selwyn Village is much more than a retirement village - it is a vibrant community with a strong social purpose and a genuine commitment to resident wellbeing.
With a significant property portfolio, ongoing investment into village infrastructure and a long-term focus on quality environments for residents and staff alike, Selwyn Village is entering an exciting phase of capital improvement and asset enhancement.
This newly created opportunity offers the chance to take ownership of a varied pipeline of capital works and long-term maintenance projects that directly contribute to the quality of life for residents and the future sustainability of the village.
This is not a role where you sit behind a desk removed from delivery. It requires someone who can operate strategically, build credibility with senior stakeholders and the Board, while also rolling up their sleeves to drive projects forward day-to-day.
If you are someone who enjoys meaningful work, values relationships and wants to contribute to a genuinely purpose-led organisation, this is a rare opportunity to join a highly stable and values-driven business where your work will have visible and lasting impact.
About Selwyn Village
Part of The Selwyn Foundation, Selwyn Village has been serving older New Zealanders for generations and is widely recognised for its strong values, community focus and resident-centred approach.
The organisation has built a reputation for long-term thinking, quality care and responsible stewardship of its assets and facilities. Selwyn Village places significant emphasis on doing what is right for residents, creating an environment where commercial outcomes are balanced with genuine care and community impact.
This creates an environment where projects are approached thoughtfully, relationships genuinely matter and people are empowered to contribute beyond just their job description.
The culture is collaborative, supportive and pragmatic. The team values people who are proactive, adaptable and willing to get stuck in for the greater good of the organisation.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the Capital Works Project Manager will lead the planning and delivery of a broad range of capital works and long-term maintenance projects across the village portfolio.
Projects will vary in size and complexity and may include building upgrades, infrastructure renewals, resident environment improvements, compliance works and strategic asset enhancement initiatives.
You will be responsible for:
We are open to candidates from a range of construction, property, infrastructure or asset-intensive environments.
Retirement village, healthcare or live operational environment experience would be highly advantageous, however it is not essential.
More important is your ability to build credibility quickly, communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and confidently deliver projects in environments where people and relationships matter.
You will likely bring:
Why Join Selwyn Village?
All applications and enquiries will be processed via Assemble Recruitment only.
With a significant property portfolio, ongoing investment into village infrastructure and a long-term focus on quality environments for residents and staff alike, Selwyn Village is entering an exciting phase of capital improvement and asset enhancement.
This newly created opportunity offers the chance to take ownership of a varied pipeline of capital works and long-term maintenance projects that directly contribute to the quality of life for residents and the future sustainability of the village.
This is not a role where you sit behind a desk removed from delivery. It requires someone who can operate strategically, build credibility with senior stakeholders and the Board, while also rolling up their sleeves to drive projects forward day-to-day.
If you are someone who enjoys meaningful work, values relationships and wants to contribute to a genuinely purpose-led organisation, this is a rare opportunity to join a highly stable and values-driven business where your work will have visible and lasting impact.
About Selwyn Village
Part of The Selwyn Foundation, Selwyn Village has been serving older New Zealanders for generations and is widely recognised for its strong values, community focus and resident-centred approach.
The organisation has built a reputation for long-term thinking, quality care and responsible stewardship of its assets and facilities. Selwyn Village places significant emphasis on doing what is right for residents, creating an environment where commercial outcomes are balanced with genuine care and community impact.
This creates an environment where projects are approached thoughtfully, relationships genuinely matter and people are empowered to contribute beyond just their job description.
The culture is collaborative, supportive and pragmatic. The team values people who are proactive, adaptable and willing to get stuck in for the greater good of the organisation.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the Capital Works Project Manager will lead the planning and delivery of a broad range of capital works and long-term maintenance projects across the village portfolio.
Projects will vary in size and complexity and may include building upgrades, infrastructure renewals, resident environment improvements, compliance works and strategic asset enhancement initiatives.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading projects end-to-end from planning and design through to procurement, delivery and completion
- Managing multiple capital works, long-term maintenance projects, and the delivery of 10-year asset management plans simultaneously across a diverse property portfolio
- Preparing business cases, project reporting and Board papers where required
- Managing consultants, contractors and supplier relationships
- Reviewing design documentation and proactively resolving issues early
- Monitoring budgets, forecasting costs and managing variations
- Conducting site inspections and ensuring quality, compliance and safety standards are achieved
- Building trusted relationships with residents, operational teams, consultants and senior stakeholders
- Communicating project impacts and timelines in a respectful and resident-focused manner
- Supporting the development and implementation of long-term maintenance planning
- Contributing strategically to asset improvement initiatives and broader organisational objectives
We are open to candidates from a range of construction, property, infrastructure or asset-intensive environments.
Retirement village, healthcare or live operational environment experience would be highly advantageous, however it is not essential.
More important is your ability to build credibility quickly, communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and confidently deliver projects in environments where people and relationships matter.
You will likely bring:
- Proven experience delivering capital works, property or infrastructure projects
- Strong stakeholder management and communication capability
- The confidence to engage with senior leadership and contribute at a strategic level
- Strong commercial judgement and organisational capability
- A proactive, solutions-focused and hands-on approach
- The ability to operate autonomously while remaining highly collaborative
- Emotional intelligence and maturity when working within community or resident environments
- A genuine desire to contribute positively to a purpose-led organisation
Why Join Selwyn Village?
- Join one of New Zealand’s most established and respected community organisations
- Deliver projects that genuinely improve people’s lives and living environments
- Work in a highly stable organisation with long-term investment and vision
- Enjoy a highly visible role with direct access to senior leadership
- Be part of a values-driven and collaborative culture
- Work on varied and meaningful projects across a significant asset portfolio
- Enjoy autonomy, trust and the ability to influence outcomes
- Auckland waterfront village location with strong organisational reputation
- Opportunity to contribute strategically while remaining hands-on in delivery
All applications and enquiries will be processed via Assemble Recruitment only.
