Social Worker

ANZASW; Hamilton; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 Paid Wellbeing Days

Extra Annual Leave

Fifth week of Annual Leave

Wellbeing card $250/year

Supervision costs covered

Holiday programme assistance

Job summary

LinkPeople is seeking a full-time Housing Case Worker in Hamilton to develop and manage housing solutions for tāngata whaiora and whānau experiencing homelessness.

The role sits in the Ahikaroa Housing Central team, with a focus on collaboration across services to support transition, recovery and wellness. It suits a registered health professional with NZ APC, who can work at pace and uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.

Qualifications

• Registered health professional with current APC and NZ registration.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work at pace and under pressure.
• Cultural awareness and commitment to supporting Māori and Pasifika whānau.
• Excellent attention to detail and proficiency in record keeping.
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in work with Māori.
• Full New Zealand driving license.

Responsibilities

• Review and coordinate referrals from mental health residential services into independent housing options.
• Identify and overcome barriers to accessing supported independent living.
• Identify ongoing support needs for people in residential services to help them sustain and progress their living situation in line with their goals.
• Collaborate and navigate the social housing sector with other community providers.
• Build and maintain relationships with other community providers including mental health and addiction services.
• Provide clinical oversight support for staff and Kiritaki.
• Support Kiritaki with sustaining their tenancies in the community.

Skills

Registered health professional

Communication skills

Relationship building

Ability to work under pressure

Cultural awareness

Education

Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

Job description

• Permanent, full-time clinical role + based in Hamilton
• 2 Paid Wellbeing Days, Extra Annual Leave & more!
• Join a supportive work environment where work life balance is encouraged

Utilise your clinical skills to develop and manage housing solutions, providing support to tāngata whaiora and whānau experiencing homelessness.

LinkPeople |Mōmātaou

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 |Ngāāhuatanga 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
• LinkPeople supportd external supervision costs (monthly) and yearly registration fees
• Holiday programme assistance

The Role | Mōtēnei tūranga mahi

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm.

This role will involve working within the Ahikaroa Housing Central team. The community housing-based service has a strong focus on collaborating with other services to support transition, recovery, and wellness.

This role is suited to a registered heath professional, such as an Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse, or an AOD practitioner, who would like to use their professional skills to make a difference in the housing and residential recovery space.

In this role you will work closely with key stakeholders to:

• Review and coordinate referrals from mental health residential services into independent housing options.
• Identify and overcome barriers to accessing supported independent living.
• Identify on-going support needs for people in residential services to help them sustain and progress their living situation in line with their goals and aspirations.
• Collaborate and navigate the social housing sector, with other community providers
• Build and maintain relationshipswith other community providers including mental health and addiction services.
• Provide clinical oversight support for staff and Kiritaki.
• Support Kiritaki with sustaining their tenancies in the community.

About You | Mōu

We’d love to hear from Registered Health Professionals with a range of experience in the mental health and social sectors, particularly (but not necessarily) with experience in housing and residential recovery services.

In addition, we are looking for someone with:

• A current Annual Practicing Certificate and registration
• Strong communication and relationship building skills, who can quickly build credibility while showcasing sound problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• An ability to work at pace and flourish under pressure
• Cultural awareness and a commitment to supporting Māori and Pasifika whānau
• Excellent attention to detail and proficiency in record keeping
• Knowledge of and demonstrable commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and working with Māori
• A full New Zealand driving license

Applications close | Rā Katinga:

23 October 2026. This role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

Position Description |Ngākōreromōtēneitūranga:

https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/LP_Housing-Case-Worker-2025.pdf

Contact | Whakapā:

Rachael Kirner, Team Leader, on 027 313 6303 if you have any questions.

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.