Aod Practitioner- Housing

Full time role + based in Manukau + Monday-Friday

$250 for your Health & Wellbeing

5 weeks of Annual Leave + 2 paid well-being days

Apply your skills in a new and impactful way to help individuals with complex needs to find and sustain stable housing in the community.

LinkPeople | Mo matou

E 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 the most vulnerable members of our communities to access permanent, safe and affordable housing and linking them to the health and social services they need to live well.

We work together with a number of key organisations as part of a community-wide approach to end homelessness.

Increased Employer Kiwisaver contribution

Five weeks of Annual Leave (after 12 months of employment)

2 paid Wellbeing Days per year

HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5.00pm, based in Manukau working across South Auckland.

You'll be working within the

Housing First

service—a wrap-around, community-based housing initiative focused on transition, recovery, and wellness.

This service empowers tangata whai ora and their whanau to build the capacity to live well, with a strong emphasis on holistic support.

In this role, you'll support individuals with high and complex needs, many of whom face intergenerational challenges, mental health issues, addiction, and trauma.

Your work will be grounded in the Housing First philosophy, helping people find and sustain stable housing in the community.

This is a chance to grow your skills and knowledge in the areas of housing and homelessness, while being part of an innovative and expanding service where fresh ideas are welcomed and creative solutions are the norm.

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.

Ideally you will have :

Relevant qualification in AOD and a current annual practicing certificate

Strong communication and relationship building skills, you'll quickly build credibility while showcasing your sound problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

An ability to work at pace and flourish under pressure will be complemented by excellent attention to detail and proficiency in record keeping.

Knowledge of and demonstrate utmost commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi articles and working with Maori.

A full New Zealand driving license is also essential.

Closing Date| Ra Katinga :

18 September 2025.

Please note,we will be shortlisting as we go, therefore, this advert may close when a suitable candidate has been found

Contact| Whakapa :

Tony Tietie, Team Leader on 027 353 8715

For further information, visit our website

• 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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