Case Manager (Seniors) - Rangitikei/ Ruapehu
Manawatu_Whanganui, NZ
Case Manager (Seniors) – Marton, Taihape, Ohakune
Permanent - full time
The Ministry of Social Development is committed to achieve better outcomes for all New Zealanders. To do this, we have three key shifts that underpin everything we do:
Mana Manaaki: A positive experience every time
Kotahitanga: Partnering for greater impact
Kia Takatu Tatou: Supporting long term social and economic development.
As a Seniors Case Manager, you will work with our superannuation clients to provide client support that will have a meaningful impact improving people's lives.
We are looking for people with the following skills:
- Strong relationship management, an ability to influence, motivate and empower people to overcome barriers in a non-judgemental way.
- You need to be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and enjoy navigating through unexpected challenges.
- Being adaptable and resilient to change are important skills to help you manage the demanding yet rewarding work we do.
- You will be a curious learner who enjoys self-sourcing information, is invested in your own development, and enjoys helping others to learn.
- You will work collaboratively, supporting and linking our clients to other services as required.
- You will bring a high level of personal integrity operating in a way that is fair, genuine, and sincere.
- You want to enhance the mana of the people you work with through respectful engagement that focusses on the individual and whanau needs.
Above all, you will be passionate about making a difference to the lives of New Zealanders and will be committed to showing respect and care for whānau and individuals.
The role will cover our three rural Service Centres – Taihape, Ohakune and Marton, and provide in person kaimahi support to our clients within these centres.
The successful applicant will be travelling between these three Service Centres and will need to be flexible and mobile. As a result, a full, clean drivers licence is a must.
What we offer
- An inclusive working environment that embraces and celebrates diversity
- Supportive team that are committed to continuous improvement
- Induction and opportunities to continually upskill
- Regular coaching and development opportunities
- Starting salary approx. $62,660.00 to $76,585.00 per annum (dependant on relevant work experience and transferrable skills)
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.
Position Description
Salary range: $62,660.00 - $76,585.00
How to apply
To apply, click the ‘Apply Now’ button to upload your CV and cover letter.
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 position description.
All applications must be made online. If you have any queries, please contact Jess Mallalieu by email on jessica.mallalieu006@msd.govt.nz
Internal MSD Employees – please apply through you myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employment profile is visible as an internal candidate.
Please note: Candidates must be a NZ citizen or hold NZ permanent residency at the time of application
You will be prompted answer the following question in the application form:
- Why do you want to be a Case Manager?
Closing date: Sunday 26th March 2023
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.
