Information Coordination & Claims Specialist, Historic Claims - Wellington
Date: 11 Mar 2025
Location: Wellington, NZ
Company: Ministry of Social Development
About us
The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We’re in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.
About Historic Claims
Historic Claims, on behalf of the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) provides an Alternative Disputes Resolution Service (ADRS) to assist claimants who have raised allegations or concerns of abuse or neglect while in State care.
Historic Claims works with claimants to help them understand their past experience in care. We acknowledge and recognise the harm claimants have experienced and take steps to put this right.
A key focus for Historic Claims is to ensure we deliver the best possible outcomes for claimants, and that they encounter mana manaaki (a positive experience every time) whenever they come into contact with us.
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.
Information Coordination & Claims Specialist
- Fixed Term and/or Secondment opportunity to 30 June 2026
- Wellington CBD location
About the role
The Information Coordination & Claims Specialist position covers two key functions within Historic Claims. These are individual claim assessments and personal information requests. Depending on where the demand lies and what the priorities are, this role will have the flexibility to perform across and between these two key functions.
Claims Specialists use available information relevant to the claimant to conduct an assessment of their claim against the Historic Claims assessment framework and provide recommendations to support decision making. They work as part of a team to deliver the best outcomes for claimants who have been abused in State care.
The Information Coordination element of the role is to provide timely responses to requests for information. The coordinator reads, reviews and then releases claimants’ personal information to them ensuring that the information complies with relevant legislation. Releasing information to claimants is an important part of the resolution process as it can provide them with crucial insight into their past experiences in care.
Skills and Experience
- A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent relevant work experience (is an advantage)
- Good knowledge of the applicable legislation i.e. Privacy Act
- Able to prioritise work to achieve results with attention to detail and synthesise large amounts of information whilst working under an established assessment framework
- Demonstrated excellence in the provision of client-focused, administrative and corporate advice and services to managers and staff
- Exemplary standard of written and oral communication, emotional intelligence and logical reasoning skills
- Ability to demonstrate empathy, and understand client needs, concerns and priorities
- The ability to read, absorb and interpret large amounts of information (up to 300 pages) on a daily basis
- Be committed to the Treaty of Waitangi and the development of a service that is culturally responsive and incorporates tikanga Māori
- Ensure all relevant information is recorded through the assessment and information coordination process to support delivery of the Historic Claims service
Position Description
Salary range: $89,622.00 - $108,622.00
How to apply
To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.
Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the advertisement and position description.
All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at jobs@msd.govt.nz
Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal an candidate.
Closing date: Sunday, 23 March 2025
NB: We will be reviewing applications daily and may elect to commence interviews prior to the closing date.
Joining us
Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents. We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.
