Housing Case Worker

Wise Group; Hamilton; Hybride; NZD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Discounted premiums with SouthernCross

Wise Group House, Contents and car ins

Financial risk and planning review

Work for an organisation the believes

Résumé du poste

You will help clients overcome barriers, ensure smooth transitions to permanent housing, and maintain detailed records while upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles. This is a full-time, fixed-term role requiring a NZ driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the private rental market and housing system.
• Experience engaging with real estate sector and processes.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and working with Māori/Pasifika whānau.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to complete NZCHW Level 4 within two years if not already held.

Responsabilités

• Identify housing needs with clients and help overcome barriers to housing.
• Support transitions from current living situations to permanent housing.
• Collaborate with teams and NGOs to identify ongoing support needs.
• Help tenants sustain housing and connect to health and social supports.
• Coordinate with NGOs and mental health teams to review goals and housing solutions.

Connaissances

Driving licence

Private rental market knowledge

Real estate engagement

Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge

Communication & relationship building

Empathy & compassion

Attention to detail/record keeping

Formation

NZ Level 4 Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (NZCHW) or equivalent

Description du poste

• Fixed-term, full-time opportunity until November 2027
• Based in Hamilton/Kirikiriroa + Enjoy great benefits
• He tāngata Manaaki mātou – we uplift, support, and celebrate others. Do you?

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

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.

• 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

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.

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. Ora 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 | RāKatinga:

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

Contact | Whakapā:

Kyla Tii, Team Leader on 0272562572 if you have any questions.

For further information, visit our websitewww.linkpeople.co.nz

Note:The Criminal History Check is Exemptfrom 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.