Sustaining Tenancies Coordinator

Sustaining Tenancies Coordinator 

Permanent Full Time Position  

Christchurch 

About us  

Comcare is an established Mental Health and Housing provider assisting people with mental health or addiction issues to live well in the community. We provide a rich and diverse range of Mental Health Support Services, Housing and Housing Support Services. 

About this role  

We are seeking a dedicated Sustaining Tenancies Coordinator who will fulfil a unique and specialist role in assisting people who are struggling to maintain a tenancy by providing practical assistance around such things as arranging environmental cleans, facilitating access to primary and secondary health care, and creating individualised support plans with the aim of creating positive sustainable change in their lives and living arrangements.   

Comcare assists people with mental health or addiction issues to live well in the Canterbury community. Our Housing Service Delivery provides a range of housing-related assistance for those who are vulnerable to homelessness and housing loss, particularly those experiencing mental illness and/or addiction issues.    

Our Services have been developed with the belief good housing is crucial to the maintenance of wellbeing and mental health and can be a key factor in recovery. 

 
About you 

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• a positive outlook and a passion to help others 
  


• an interest in encouraging and arranging practical interventions regarding hoarding, and disordered house and grounds  


• to understand the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and demonstrate this in practice  


• the ability to make well considered decisions


• experience in service brokerage and support planning


• great communication skills


• a full driver’s licence 

Experience in the social housing sector and/or mental health and disability sector would be an advantage.   

It is desirable that you have a Level 4 Health and Wellbeing Qualification (or similar) or are committed to studying towards one.  

Applicants for this position will need NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. 

What we offer 

In return Comcare provides a supportive and positive culture that is committed to the ongoing development of its workforce in an area of growing need.  

 “Ko te whakaora, he hīkoi whakāmarama. Māna anō tōna ake ara whakaora e whakarau” 

 “A journey of discovery where an individual leads their own unique process of moving forwards” 

How to apply 

Important - Please note Comcare uses BambooHR to receive and process all applications.  

Please note applications made through the Quick Apply button on Seek website will not be reviewed. 

Applications close at 3.00pm on Friday 8th August, 2025

Please note, this role may close earlier if suitable candidates are found, so apply today!


To view the job description, please visit www.comcare.org.nz/current-vacancies/
 

If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment Team on [email protected]