Seniors Case Manager - Kaituitui - Dargaville Service Centre

Ministry of Social Development

-Full-time, permanent position -Based in the Dargaville Service Centre -Starting salary: $68,660 (based on skills and experience)

As a Case Manager with a senior focus, each day is fast-paced and challenging, yet deeply fulfilling as your work has a meaningful impact on people’s lives. Our Senior Services Case Managers play a crucial role in connecting individuals to the resources and services that support an independent and healthy lifestyle.

Senior Services Case Managers role engages and works alongside clients towards sustainable independence, retirement, or other desirable outcomes.

Your focus will be acting as the main point of contact to ensure clients have access to the information, resources, and services they need to succeed. You’ll be required to assess and provide guidance on financial support available under MSD policy, ensuring decisions are well-considered and tailored to each client's needs.

What's in it for you l Nou te rourou -Annual pay progression every October. -$400 Vision care subsidy service towards your costs of eye tests, glasses, and contact lenses. -Staff discount on Southern Cross Health Insurance. -Accident insurance coverage for MSD staff. -Supportive leadership team with an induction and training plan. -A capability development framework to support you and your career aspirations with us. Lots of practical wellbeing support, like Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) as our vision is to have a workplace where everyone has a sense of purpose.

How to apply: What's next? - He aha e whai ake nei Make sure your CV and cover letter is up to date as we would like to tell us about your skills and experience and how they relate to the role. You'll be prompted to answer two questions. Please take some time to answer these as these will be used in shortlisting:

What is your WHY? – Why do you want to work for MSD, what appeals to you about this role?

At MSD we look after the dignity of others through the expression of manaaki; to lift and nurture the mana of others through simple acts of respect. Can you tell us about a time you had have to consider someone mana or well-being in an interaction? How did you do it and what skills did you use?

Application close: 26 November 2024

Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.

Candidates must hold NZ Citizenship or a Permanent Resident visa at time of application.

You’ll be passionate about helping people achieve their potential, culturally aware, and skilled at empathetic communication. The ability to build trust and advocate for clients' best interests is essential. You will also need to demonstrate;

The ability to engage and quickly build rapport with senior aged people from varied and diverse backgrounds. A proven work performance with a strong commitment to achieving results. Strong relationship and conflict resolution skills. The ability to work well under pressure, with excellent time management skills and enjoy being part of a small but busy team. The dedication and passion to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Police vetting required