Social Worker - Full-time clinical role based in Hamilton
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 | 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 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 | Mō tēnei 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 Nurse who would like to use their professional skills to make a difference in the housing and residential recovery space. We refer to this role as a Housing Case Worker – Clinical internally.
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 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.
About You | Mōu
We’d love to hear from Registered Nurses 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 with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
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: 15 November 2026. This role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.
Position Description | Ngā kōrero mō tēnei tūranga: 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
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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.