Housing Case Worker

Housing Case Worker

Use your clinical skills to develop and manage housing solutions that empower tāngata whai ora & whānau experiencing homelessness. LinkPeople believes that people are the most important thing in the world. This guides us in our work supporting the most vulnerable members of our communities to access permanent, safe and affordable housing and linking them to the health and social services they need to live well. We work together with a number of key organisations as part of a community-wide approach to end homelessness.

The Benefits

• Increased Employer Kiwisaver contribution
• Fifth Week of Annual Leave (after 12 months of employment)
• Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
• HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whānau
• Perk & Perk Plus discount app
• Holiday programme assistance

The Role

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5.00pm, based in Manukau working across South Auckland. Elements of the role may require travel. As a Housing Case Worker, you will be part of our Housing First service. You'll provide wraparound support to people in the community with a focus on housing stability, recovery and wellbeing.

You'll support some of the most vulnerable members of our community to rebuild their lives. This includes helping tāngata whai ora achieve their goals and strengthen connections with their whānau and wider community. Join an innovative and growing service where new ideas are encouraged, and you can make a real difference!

About You

• Hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent. Alternatively, you must be willing to commence study within six months of starting with LinkPeople.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build trust and resolve conflict.
• Empathy and compassion, with the ability to work respectfully with diverse communities.
• Cultural awareness and a commitment to supporting Māori and Pasifika whānau.
• Knowledge of and demonstrate utmost commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi articles.
• The ability to work at pace and remain calm under pressure, with strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills.
• A full New Zealand driving license is also essential.

Closing Date: 13 November 2026. Position Description

Contact: Naomi Faasapini, Team Leader on Naomi.Faasapini@linkpeople.co.nz

For further information, visit our website www.linkpeople.co.nz

**All new appointees require background checking. Under the requirements of the Children's Act 2014, new employees that are identified as coming under this act are required to undergo further safety checks as part of the recruitment process.