Case Manager - Hawera - Full time, fixed term (to 30 June 2025) at Ministry of Social Development, Taranaki About us | Ko wai matou 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.
What you'll be doing | He aha tau e mahi ana As the face of the organisation, you will be working alongside our people to support them into employment and housing.
You will provide financial support and connect whanau to a wide range of services and other assistance as required.
The whanau we serve come from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.
You will create a safe environment for people to explore options and determine what's most important to them.
You will empower whanau to take the lead in developing and achieving their goals.
You will build strong relationships and work collaboratively with others to enhance outcomes for our people.
You will need to develop and maintain relationships with your peers and partner agencies to give and receive support when needed.
You will be exceptionally organised, with sound decision making and problem-solving skills.
In addition to this, you will bring a high level of personal integrity and initiative and take ownership and responsibility to follow through and deliver for the people in our community.
The Hawera Service Centre works in partnership with the Stratford Service Centre therefore at times you may be required to travel to and work with our team there.
Therefore, a drivers licence is required.
Key Attributes: Be purposeful: show care and warmth, give support to others.
Look after the dignity of people through the expression of manaaki.
Be resilient: the work is fast paced and demanding.
You will be highly dependable and have the grit and tenacity to show up and work hard, bringing developed strategies with you to cope with pressure, in an ever-changing environment.
Be open: be fully present and listen intently without judgement to what is being said, empathise with whanau and their experiences, thoughts, and feelings.
What's in it for you | Nou te rourou We are committed to providing you with a positive work environment that focuses on the growth and development of our people as well as achieving outcomes alongside the individuals and whanau in our community.
You will be a part of a team that embraces diversity and encourages learning, working with a team of people from a variety of backgrounds, with a variety of skills and experiences, who want to get great results for New Zealanders.
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 position description.
All applications must be made online.
If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact Vanessa Evans at ****** Internal MSD Employees: please apply through your myHR portal at work.
This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as an internal candidate.
Closing date: Wednesday, 28th August 2024.
Joining us Joining MSD means being part of a whanau that celebrates the diversity every 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.
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