Housing Peer Worker

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

Help people secure housing, thrive in their homes, and build meaningful connections in your community.

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

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

You'll be part of 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 and strengths-based support.

As a Peer Support Worker, you'll draw on your own lived experience to build authentic relationships and offer hope and encouragement to people on their recovery and housing journey. You'll support individuals with high and complex needs and co-existing challenges, including intergenerational hardship, mental health issues, addiction, and trauma.

Your mahi will be grounded in the Housing First philosophy, helping people find and sustain stable housing in the community. You'll work both collaboratively within a team and independently when needed, so confidence, initiative, and a strong sense of connection are key.

This is an opportunity to extend your skills and experience in the areas of housing and wellbeing, while being part of an innovative and expanding service where lived experience is valued, fresh ideas are welcomed, and creative solutions are the norm.

You | Mōu

We're looking for a caring and reliable Peer Support Worker to join our team and support kiritaki who are experiencing homelessness and mental health challenges. Your lived experience and understanding can help others find hope, stability, and connection. You'll have experience of homelessness and mental health and/or addiction challenges yourself, understand recovery and trauma-informed ways of working, and be able to build good relationships with people from different backgrounds. A Peer Support qualification is essential, along with good communication, teamwork skills, and a commitment to fairness and respect for everyone.

What You'll Do:

• Build trust through shared lived experience
• Support access to housing, mental health services, and community resources
• Provide emotional support and practical guidance
• Work collaboratively with whānau, service providers, and community networks
• Promote recovery, resilience, and wellbeing.

We Offer:

• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Ongoing training and development
• Peer Supervision via LinkPeople Peer Leader
• Career growth opportunities in mental health and social services.

Applications close | Rā Katinga: 12 December 2025. This role may close earlier than the listed date.

Position Description:

Contact | Whakapā: for any queries

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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.*