Transitional Housing Facilitator

• Permanent Full Time Position (40hrs)


• Based at 334 Lincoln Road

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.

Comcare Community Housing is an innovative and forward-thinking registered Community Housing Provider offering Transitional and Social housing options to those in need. We recognise housing is a crucial part of a person’s ability to flourish and live a stable and independent life and to achieve this, we walk alongside our clients in a strength-based approach to support them into long term and sustainable housing.

About this role 

As a Transitional Housing Facilitator, you will be engaging with clients in the units we provide during their time in our service with the primary goal of supporting them into long term sustainable housing. The role focuses on supporting, advocating and guiding clients to engage, connect, maintain and build relationships within the wider community.

What you’ll be doing

• Assisting whaiora to find permanent housing


• Teaching whaiora about how to live in a tenancy


• Assisting whaiora with accessing MSD in relation to housing


• Networking with social housing providers and private tenancy managers

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Has a positive approach along with a passion to help others


• Is flexible, adaptable, confident and able to make well considered decisions


• Has experience working and engaging with people who are vulnerable with complex needs particularly with regards to housing


• Non-judgemental and respectful


• Has strong professional boundaries and a good work ethic


• Is resilient, able to work under pressure and in challenging situations


• Has good communication and time management skills

It is desirable that you have a New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 - Mental Health and Addiction Support (or equivalent qualification) or are committed to studying towards one.

Experience working in the Mental Health and AOD sector.

Applicants must hold a current full, clean driver’s license. 

You will have a cultural awareness, knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. 

Eligibility

Applicants for this position must have the legal right to work in NZ and consent to undergo a criminal record check process.

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 whakamārama. 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

Applications close Thursday 20 August 2026 at 3pm. 

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]