Housing Facilitator

Comcare Trust; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Comcare provides mental health and housing support services, helping people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to access safe, stable housing. The role involves housing assessments, addressing barriers, and connecting clients with housing options, health, and social services.

You will work with people experiencing mental illness and addictions, aiming to support sustainable tenancies, with a focus on individualized, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health and social services is advantageous.
• New Zealand work rights and willingness to undergo a criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Support people experiencing homelessness to find safe, stable housing.
• Complete housing assessments and identify barriers to housing.
• Help clients access temporary accommodation and address immediate needs.
• Support clients to view and apply for rental and social housing.
• Advocate for clients' housing needs.
• Assist clients to set up and maintain sustainable tenancies.
• Connect clients with community, health and social services.
• Keep accurate records and complete administrative tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Decision making

Attention to detail

Education

NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 – Mental Health & Addiction Support

Job description

Housing Facilitator

• Permanent Full Time Position (40hrs per week)
• Based at 334 Lincoln Road

About us

Comcare is an established Mental Health and Housing provider assisting people with mental health or addiction issues to live well in the community. We provide a rich and diverse range of Mental Health Support Services, Housing and Housing Support Services.

Ourservices have been developed with thebeliefgood housing is crucial to the maintenanceofwellbeing and mentalhealth andcan be a key factor in recovery.

About this role

We are seeking a dedicated Housing Facilitator who will fulfil a unique and specialist role in assisting people who are homeless, and supporting clients to find and maintain housing, working with people who experience mental illness, those in recovery from addictions and those referred by the Ministry of Social Development.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting people experiencing or at risk of homelessness to find safe stable housing.
• Completing housing assessments and identifying barriers to housing.
• Helping clients access temporary accommodation and addressing immediate needs.
• Supporting clients to view and apply for rental and social housing.
• Advocating for clients' housing needs.
• Assisting clients to set up and maintain sustainable tenancies.
• Connecting clients with the community, health, and social services.
• Keeping accurate records, case notes and completing administrative tasks.

About you

• A positive outlook and a passion to help others.
• A creative, solution focused approach.
• The ability to make well considered decisions.
• An understanding of housing systems and social services (or willingness to learn).
• The ability to work well independently and as part of a supportive team.
• Good attention to detail.
• Greatcommunicationskills.

It is desirable that you have a New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 - Mental Health and Addiction Support (or equivalent qualification) or are committed to studying towards one.

Experience in the mental health and social services sector would be an advantage.

Applicants must hold a current full, clean driver’s license.

You will have a cultural awareness, knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Eligibility

Applicants for this position must have the legal right to work in NZ and consent to undergo a criminal record check process.

What we offer

In return Comcare provides a supportive and positive culture that is committed to the ongoing development of its workforce in an area of growing need.

“Kotewhakaora, hehīkoiwhakamārama.Mānaanōtōnaakearawhakaoraewhakarau”

“A journey of discovery where an individual leads their own unique process of moving forwards”

Applications close on Friday 4 September 2026 at 3pm.