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Case Manager | Kaituitui - Waikato Region - Multiple Opportunities Salary: (B04) starting from $68,660.00 - $83,003.00 Full-time, Permanent Roles Fixed-Term/Secondment Roles Ending June 2025 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm We are seeking Case Managers to join our teams in Waikato Region. The focus of this role is to help support people into employment, emergency housing, administer hardship grants and other financial assistance as required.
We have permanent vacancies in the Thames, Waihi and Waikato Service Centres as well as fixed-term/secondment opportunities listed below.
What you'll be doing | He aha tau e mahi ana We are looking for people who can work in a fast paced, pressured environment and have the confidence to make good, considered decisions. You have strong people skills and be able to negotiate outcomes. Empathy, conscientiousness and problem-solving are some of your key strengths.
We are a busy team, and it is essential that you are prepared to work hard, be a great team player and be passionate about helping vulnerable members of our community. If you are dependable to the core and have the grit and tenacity to show up and work hard even when the going is tough, this could be the role for you.
What you'll need to succeed | Ko nga mea ka hiahiatia e koe kia angitu Work independently and collaboratively with other team members to assess client needs and develop personalized support plans Provide case management support, advice, and guidance to clients in a timely, professional, and empathetic manner Manage a caseload of clients and maintain accurate records of client interactions and progress Conduct interviews with clients, employers, and other stakeholders to identify barriers to employment and develop strategies to overcome them Monitor client progress and make adjustments to support plans as necessary Navigate various computer systems to record and manage client information Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and policies
If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable people and have the skills and experience required for this role, we encourage you to apply. Service Centre Location Please indicate your preferred location when applying. Permanent positions are available in Thames , Waihi and Waikato, while fixed-term/secondment roles are offered across multiple service centres in the Waikato Region. Specific site placements will be confirmed on the Assessment Day.
Permanent Opportunities
• Thames
• Waihi
• Waikato
Fixed-Term/Secondment Opportunities (Hamilton Area)
• Dinsdale
• Five Cross Roads
• Hamilton East
• Kirikiriroa (Hamilton Central)
Other Waikato Service Centre
• Huntly and Ngaruawahia
• Matamata and Morrinsville
• Te Awamutu and Cambridge
• Paeroa
Key Recruitment Information and Dates To facilitate the commencement of training for our successful candidates, we are working towards the following key dates:
Applications closes: Sunday 6th October 2024 Planned start date: Monday 25th November 2024 If you are short-listed, you'll be invited to attend a face-to-face interview Candidates must be able to provide two work references (your current and previous manager). Candidates must hold NZ Citizenship or a Permanent Resident visa at time of application. It is important that applicants have the support from their nominal / current MSD direct manager for secondment opportunities. Position Description Salary range: $68,660.00 - $83,003.00 Based on knowledge, skills and relevant work experience.
How to apply To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form. Given the high volume of applications we anticipate receiving, we will be conducting ongoing shortlisting as applications come in. To give yourself the best chance of being considered, please take the time to update your CV.
Note:The interview process will include several stages, such as shortlisting based on the application, video screening, onsite assessments, face-to-face interviews, reference checking, and vetting. We will inform candidates of each stage of the process and provide feedback where possible
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.
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Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.
Closing date: Sunday 6th October 2024 Joining us
Joining MSD means being part of a whanau 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 Maori, Hapu, 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.