Housing Keyworker - Kaimahi Mataamua ā-Whare

Auckland City Mission; Auckland; Vor Ort; NZD 70.000 - 71.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

EAP & supervision

Romiromi - holistic energy & body work

Training & career development

Staff discounts

Grocer

Parking

Career progression

Zusammenfassung

Auckland City Mission in Auckland is seeking a dedicated housing support worker to help clients access and sustain housing. The role focuses on proactive engagement, barrier removal, and tenancy sustainment using a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, be supported by mentoring and on-the-job development as part of our values-led Mission community, and contribute to meaningful change for people facing homelessness.

Qualifikationen

• Tertiary qualification in social work or health science.
• Experience with clients who have trauma, mental health, addiction, poverty or homelessness.
• Full New Zealand Driver's Licence.
• Ability to engage a range of clients and assist with assessments.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Mission values.

Aufgaben

• Support clients to access and retain housing and sustain tenancies.
• Develop consistent engagement with clients in a planned, coordinated way.
• Provide reviews based on the Street to Home framework to understand needs.
• Deliver outreach and case-management services for homelessness or housing instability.
• Create action plans that foster confidence, accountability and independence.

Ausbildung

Tertiary qualification in social work or health science

Jobbeschreibung

$69,532.00 - $71,416.05 (Depending on experience)

About the role

You will understand and demonstrate the Housing First and Tāiki principles in your work and utilise these to guide your practice. Keyworkers work within a multidisciplinary team to engage with people proactively and/or through agency and community referrals. Using your professional experience, you will build trust and rapport and identify and respond to people’s immediate and long-term needs using a trauma informed and strengths-based approach. We value learning and growth. You will be supported on your unique journey through mentoring and on the job development as part of the wider Mission community committed to meaningful, values-led work.

What you will be doing

• Support clients to access and retain housing, sustain their tenancies, and address barriers that impact on tenancy sustainment.
• Develop consistent engagement with clients in a planned and coordinated way.
• Provide reviews guided by the Street to Home assessment framework to understand client needs.
• Deliver outreach and case-management services to people experiencing homelessness and/or housing instability.
• Develop collaborative, goal orientated, time referenced action plans that encourage confidence, accountability, and independence.

What we are looking for

• A relevant tertiary qualification in social work or health science and / or previous experience working with clients who have complex needs including trauma, mental health, addiction, poverty and homelessness.
• Capacity to demonstrate through actions commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Mission’s values of Manaakitanga, Atawhai, Rangapū and Mana Tika, Mana Ōrite.
• Ability to engage successfully with a range of clients, to assist with completing assessments.
• Willingness to advocate for improved social conditions and a fair sharing or community resources.
• A full clean New Zealand Drivers Licence.

We recognize that skills, experience and knowledge can be gained in a number of ways. This may include paid or voluntary work, experience undertaken through your church, marae, iwi or whānau responsibilities, or other community roles.

What we offer

• Opportunities to strengthen cultural connection through weekly Kapa Haka, waiata, and monthly romiromi.
• Access to EAP & external supervision.
• “Mission Leave” provides an opportunity to focus on wellbeing along with annual and sick leave.
• Access to sick leave from your 1st day of employment.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Staff discounts at Auckland City Mission Op Shops and Pharmacy.
• Access to low cost, fresh produce through the Mission Grocer.
• Convenient access to public transport and discounted parking options.
• Opportunities for career progression within the Mission.

About the Organisation

With over 100 years of service, we deliver integrated support across housing, food, health and recovery, supporting tens of thousands of Aucklanders every year. Our work is grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and guided by our values; Manaakitanga, Rangapū, Atawhai, and Manatika/Mana Ōrite.

We believe in people, collective responsibility, and hope - and invite those who share our values to join us.

For over 100 years, Auckland City Mission – Te Tāpui Atawhai has stood alongside people experiencing hardship, guided by aroha, dignity, and respect.

Every day, people come to the Mission for many different reasons - from experiencing homelessness or health challenges, to struggling to provide for their loved ones.

Our people work in partnership with each person, offering support for as long as it’s needed. Through nutritious kai, specialist health care, pathways into permanent housing, and a strong sense of community, we help people move forward.

Working at the Mission means being trusted to do meaningful work, supported by a team that believes change happens when we show up together.

For over 100 years, Auckland City Mission – Te Tāpui Atawhai has stood alongside people experiencing hardship, guided by aroha, dignity, and respect.

Every day, people come to the Mission for many different reasons - from experiencing homelessness or health challenges, to struggling to provide for their loved ones.

Our people work in partnership with each person, offering support for as long as it’s needed. Through nutritious kai, specialist health care, pathways into permanent housing, and a strong sense of community, we help people move forward.

Working at the Mission means being trusted to do meaningful work, supported by a team that believes change happens when we show up together.

Perks and benefits Employee Assistance Programme and Supervision Leave Romiromi - Holistic energy & body work Training and career development Employee Discounts Grocer Parking Highly respected community organisation