Housing Case Worker

Housing Case Worker Clinical

Support people into stable housing and connect them to mental health and addiction services they need to thrive.

At LinkPeople we believe that people are the most important thing in the world. This guides us in our work supporting people to find safe, affordable housing and linking into health and social services they need to live well. We work with several key organisations as part of a community-wide approach to end homelessness.

The Benefits

• Perk & Perk Plus discount app
• Discounted premiums with Southern Cross
• Wise Group House, Contents and car insurance plan
• Financial risk and planning review
• Work for an organisation the believes in its purpose

The Role

We have a full-time, fixed-term opportunity until November 2027, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. The role is based in Hamilton/Kirikiriroa, with travel across the wider Waikato region required during working hours.

In this role you will:

• work alongside people to identify their housing needs and support them to overcome barriers to housing.
• support people to transition from their current living situation into permanent housing.
• work in collaboration with other teams and agencies to identify on-going support needs for people who have moved into permanent housing.
• help people sustain their housing and link them in with the health and social supports they need.
• work closely with other NGOs and mental health clinical teams to review goals and provide housing solutions.

You

We are looking for someone with:

• Knowledge and understanding of the expectations of the private rental market.
• Experience in engaging with the real estate sector and processes.
• Knowledge of and demonstrate commitment to the Te Tiriti o Waitangi articles and working with Māori/Pasifika whānau.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.
• A Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent. Or a willingness to complete this within two years of starting with us.
• Empathy and compassion, with the ability to work respectfully with diverse communities.
• Excellent attention to detail and proficiency in record keeping.
• A full New Zealand driving license is also essential.

Applications close 20 November 2026. This role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

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

Note: The Criminal History Check is Exempt from The Clean Slate Act. In other words, the Clean Slate Act does not apply to this position. Please declare any offences (even outside 7 years) in your application.

**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.