Social Worker

• Full time role + based in Manukau + Monday-Friday
• $250 for your Health & Wellbeing
• 5 weeks of Annual Leave + 2 paid well-being days

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking to apply your skills in a new and impactful way?

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 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 whānau
• Perk & Perk Plus discount app
• Holiday Programme Assistance

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

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 kiritaki and their whānau 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 and co-existing problems, 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 role offers the opportunity to work within a team(s) or autonomously where applicable, so you will need to be confident supporting non-clinical and clinical staff, and provide oversight into high quality support planning, crisis and risk management documentation.

This is a chance to extend your skills and expertise 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.

 You | Mōu

We'd love to hear from qualified and registered Social Workers with a current practicing certificate, a range of experience in the mental health and social sectors and particularly (but not necessarily) with experience in housing and residential recovery services. Ideally you will have:

• Relevant Social Work qualification, registration 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.
• Experience in assessment, support planning and Risk management and crisis intervention, within a community setting.
• Developing person centred supports and goal plans using a range of assessment tools and relevant theories and models.
• An understanding of the Housing First Principles.
• An ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work well 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 Māori.
• A full New Zealand driving license is also essential.

Closing Date | Rā Katinga:  3rd December 2025. Please note that this advert may close sooner than the listed date.

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Contact | Whakapā: Emma Gillham, Team Leader on

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**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.