Coordinate housing referrals and supports to secure permanent housing for clients

Housing Case Worker Clinical

Bring your mental health, housing or social services experience to help people overcome barriers and end homelessness.

LinkPeople | Mō mātou

E whakapono ana mātou ko ngā tāngata te mea nui o te ao. 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 | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

We provide comprehensive induction, training, and ongoing coaching for continuous development in this role, we also offer:

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

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

This is a permanent, full-time role working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm. The role is based in Hamilton/Kirikiriroa and includes travel across other parts of the Waikato region, within 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 support they need.
  • Work closely with other NGOs and mental health clinical teams to review goals and provide housing solutions.

You | Mōu

We are looking for someone with:

  • Strong communication and relationship building skills.
  • Sound problem solving and organisational skills.
  • An ability to work at pace and flourish under pressure.
  • Excellent attention to detail and proficiency in record keeping.
  • A Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW), a recognised equivalent, or currently working towards either. Or, a willingness to complete the qualification within two years of starting with us.
  • Knowledge of and demonstrable commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi principles and working with Māori.
  • A full New Zealand driving licence.

Applications close | Rā Katinga: 2 December 2025. This role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

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