Case Manager | Kaituitui - Hawkes Bay

Ministry of Social Development NZ; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization is seeking Case Managers in Hawke’s Bay. You'll work closely with clients facing various challenges, helping them access essential services. The role demands strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and teamwork. A competitive salary of $69,159 – $84,041 is offered, alongside extensive training and development opportunities. Join a team that values integrity and makes a direct impact on community well-being.

Benefits

Full induction and training plan

Supportive team environment

Career development opportunities

Impactful community work

Qualifications

• Ability to listen deeply and respond with care.
• Possess high personal integrity and self-management.
• Experience supporting clients through life changes.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in accessing income and training.
• Help families explore housing options.
• Encourage self-service using digital tools.
• Manage a busy caseload with accurate notes.
• Collaborate with external providers.

Skills

Data entry accuracy

Technology navigation

Empathy

Clear communication

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Numerical detail orientation

Job description

Sites we are recruiting for in Hawke’s Bay: Napier, Hastings, Flaxmere and Waipukurau

Join our team and be immersed in the culture of the East Coast, while making a real difference in our Hawke’s Bay communities.

• Full-time, permanent and fixed-term positions available – Monday to Friday
• Start dates from: Monday, 5 January 2026

This is real work that changes lives — including your own.

Case Managers are the face of public service at the frontline. You’ll work with New Zealanders navigating challenging life situations, such as employment changes or financial stress, and help connect them to the right support at the right time. You may also be working with housing transitions, which includes social and emergency housing.

This is complex, high-trust mahi. You’ll be making decisions that impact whānau and communities, balancing empathy and policy, speed and accuracy. If you value people, process and purpose, and can bring calm to complexity — this could be the role for you.

What you’ll need to succeed – Ko tō āhua

You’ll put clients at the centre — listening deeply, responding with care and helping people move forward in a way that works for them.

You’ll bring a high level of personal integrity, initiative and self-management.

You’ll also need to be:

• Fast and accurate with data entry – getting the detail right matters
• Confident with technology – navigating multiple systems and supporting clients to do the same
• Empathetic and professional – able to hold space for real-life challenges while applying policy
• A clear communicator – someone who can build trust, explain things simply and make good decisions
• Adaptable and steady – comfortable with change, high volumes and problem-solving on the go
• A strong team player – grounded, dependable and collaborative
• Comfortable with numbers and detail – able to complete complex calculations related to payments, dates and entitlements

A day in the life:

• Supporting someone recently out of work to access income, training or employment
• Helping a whānau explore housing options and coordinating follow-ups
• Encouraging digital self-service and building client confidence with online tools
• Managing a busy caseload across multiple systems while keeping accurate notes
• Referring clients to external providers and working collaboratively with others
• Meeting with your team to reflect, troubleshoot and support each other

What you’ll be part of:

• You’ll join a public service organisation committed to manaaki tangata, manaaki whānau — helping New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent
• You’ll deliver integrated support across income, housing and employment — helping clients navigate life transitions and connect to the right services at the right time
• You’ll be part of a team that upholds public trust and lives our values: working with integrity, partnering for impact and standing up for the people we serve

In return, we’ll give you:

• A full induction and training plan
• Ongoing support from your peers and leaders
• Development opportunities and career pathways
• A role where your mahi directly contributes to stronger communities
• A competitive salary based on Band 4 ($69,159 – $84,041)

Recruitment and selection details:

Recruitment and selection process:

• Shortlisted candidates will complete a short digital confidence skills test
• Shortlisted candidates will attend an in-person assessment centre the week of Monday, 3 November 2025

Applicants must hold New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency or Australian citizenship at the time of application.

Click ‘Apply Now’ to upload your current CV and complete the online application form.

You do not need to submit a cover letter. Instead, you’ll be asked to respond to two short questions as part of the application form (each with a 2000-character limit):

• Why do you believe you’re the right person for this Case Manager role? What skills and experiences will help you succeed?
• Manaakitanga is about showing care, respect and generosity. How might you demonstrate this in your work as a Case Manager?

All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at j [emailprotected]

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.

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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