We are an essential service and as part of our COVID-19 response we have opportunities for motivated, adaptable, proactive candidates to join our team.

These roles will initially focus on providing proactive employment support to clients and may include hardship and other assistance as business demands require.

This is a great entry level opportunity into the Ministry of Social Development. Suitable for new graduates or people with an interest in delivering high quality service to clients in vulnerable situations. We provide comprehensive training and on-going coaching to ensure you feel supported and setup for success.

About you

You are pragmatic and enjoy dealing with people from all backgrounds. You remain calm under pressure and quickly find solutions to problems. Your welcoming approach and manāakitanga with our people will enable you to know them, understand how to best support them, and work with them to meet their needs. You treat people with care and show empathy for those in vulnerable positions. You understand the importance of employment and what a good CV looks like. You know how to find jobs in the local labour market and are excited to share these insights with others. You’ll bring a high level of personal integrity and initiative to the role and be comfortable using computer systems.

About us

Case Managers play a vital role in our communities. Every day is different, interesting and challenging. We offer a great work environment, a positive team culture and a way to make a real difference. We offer you a supportive team committed to helping you succeed. We are multi-cultural and embrace diversity. When you start you receive comprehensive training to help you achieve in this role. There is a lot to learn and we provide the tools and resources you need to succeed. The salary for this role is from $47,622 to $65,480 per annum (in line with skills, experience and other factors).

How to apply

We actively welcome and encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. External applicants: Click the apply now link to submit your current CV. Current MSD employees: Please apply from a work computer through your myHR careers portal using your employee login. A cover letter is not required, instead you will be asked to answer this additional question when completing the online application form: Please tell us why you want to be a Case Manager and what relevant skills and experience you will bring with you to the role? (100 to 300 words) Please note: This is classified as a Level 4/5 ANZSCO and is only open to those who are a NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of application.

Applications close: Monday, 9 November 2020 at 10pm.

Position Description

Please copy and paste this link into your web browser to view the position description http://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/service-delivery/4.-client-service-delivery/case-manager-nov-2019.docx

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.

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