Support Navigator (Social Worker) Fixed Term

Mō mātou | About us

At Visionwest Community Trust, we believe in creating pathways for whanau to flourish and overcome life's greatest challenges. Rooted in our values of aroha, whanaungatanga, manaakitanga and mana, Visionwest has been supporting communities across New Zealand for over 35 years. We provide essential services in housing, health, training, food support, financial mentoring and more, with a deep commitment to supporting individuals and families to thrive. Together, we're on a journey to see communities transformed and futures reimagined through compassion, connection and action.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

Visionwest's Housing Service provides assistance to the most vulnerable families in need, exploring appropriate immediate housing solutions for youth, individuals and whanau. The support offered is holistic, wrap around support for whanau that have been homeless or are at risk of losing their tenancy

Key responsibilities of the Support Navigator role include

• Ensure prompt initial contact with whanau according to housing contracts, completing required documentation and compiling Social Work assessments.
• Regularly review assessments with relevant recommendations for their whanau-driven goal plans.
• Engage with whanau regularly as per their needs and contractual requirements, maintaining updated databases and correspondence and supporting them in liaising with the Tenancy Team.
• Encourage community involvement and broaden whanau networks through positive engagement, while advocating for them in meetings with internal and external services and collaborating with Tenancy Managers to achieve positive outcomes.
• This is a fixed term position until August 2027.
• Mōu ake | About you
• With a desire to support those who are facing challenging circumstances, great problem solving and relationship building skills, you could be our next team member.
• Qualifications and Experience we are looking for:
• Social Worker Registration Board registration and annual competency.
• Undergraduate social work degree.
• Several years of relevant experience preferable.
• Full Class 1 Drivers License.
• He aha tāu e whiwhi ai? | What's in it for you?
• Supportive and Inspiring Team Culture - Be part of a collaborative, values-driven team where your contributions are celebrated.
• A chance to work - in an organisation committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Ongoing professional development - supervision and clinical guidance.
• Competitive salary - and opportunities for professional growth.
• \\You must have the right to work in New Zealand, and you will be required to undergo police vetting and additional checks to be considered for this position.
• Applications close once the role has been filled.