Housing Case Worker

$58964.3300 - $77107.2100 p.a. + $250 Health CardE whakapono ana matou ko nga tangata 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 | Nga ahuatanga kei a matouIncreased Employer KiwiSaver contributionFifth week of Annual Leave (after 12 months of employment)Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanauThe Role | Mo tenei turanga mahiWe have two full-time positions available.

Both working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30 am 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 supports they need.work closely with other NGOs and mental health clinical teams to review goals and provide housing solutions.You | MouWe 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.Strong communication and relationship building skills.Minimum of a level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent.

Or a 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.Knowledge of and demonstrate commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi articles and working with Maori.A full New Zealand driving license is also essential.Applications close | Ra Katinga : 23 October 2025.

This role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.Position Description : Please copy and paste the following link into your browser : | Whakapa : Kyla Tii, Team Leader on 0272562572 if you have any questions.For further information, visit our website : 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.

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