Permanent, full-time role working Monday to FridayPaid well-being days + increased KiwiSaver employee contribution + more benefitsBased in Rotorua – surrounded by stunning lakes, rivers, and geothermal wonders Use your clinical skills to help people and whānau find, keep, and thrive in safe, stable homes.
LinkPeople | Mō mātou
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 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.
The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
Increased Kiwisaver contributionFifth week of Annual Leave (after 12 months employment)Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanauPerk & Perk Plus discount appHoliday programme Assistance The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
This full-time role is based at our Rotorua site, working Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm.
In this role, you’ll work closely with closely with clients, their whānau, and key community partners to help people find, move to, and sustain housing:
Collaborate with other Housing Case Workers to assess needs and ensure safe, effective, and ethical careCoordinate and manage referrals from mental health residential services into appropriate independent housing.Work to identify and remove barriers that prevent people from accessing supported independent living.Provide practical support to clients to grow their housing readiness and tenancy skills.Navigate the social housing sector and work with community providers to connect clients with the right support.Develop and maintain strong relationships with community partners, including mental health and addiction services.Provide clinical oversight and guidance for for staff and kiritaki.Assist kiritaki to sustain their tenancies and thrive within the community. You | Mōu
We’re looking for
a registered health professional, such as a 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.
Ideal candidates will possess the following:
A current practising certificate and registration with your relevant professional body (you’ll be supported by LinkPeople to maintain your ongoing professional development and registration).A full New Zealand driver licence.Understanding of housing, mental health, addiction, and/or social service sectors.Ability to work cross culturally – especially with Māori and Pasifika – and commitment to addressing Māori health and housing inequities.Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Applications close | Rā Katinga: 24 November 2025.
This role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.