Case Manager| Kaituitui | Waitara

Ministry of Social Development NZ; Waitara; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and training plan

Peer support and leadership

Job summary

The Ministry of Social Development NZ – Waitara, North Island, is seeking a dedicated Case Manager to support whānau through employment, housing and income challenges. You will assess needs, connect clients to services, and navigate complex systems with care and integrity.

Join a collaborative team committed to manaaki tangata and delivering impactful public service. The role emphasizes empathy, policy alignment, and timely, accurate decision-making to help people move forward in their lives.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering client-focused support in public or social services.
• Strong communication and listening skills are essential.
• Ability to balance policy with empathetic client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support clients to access employment, income support and housing assistance.
• Build trust and rapport with clients through effective communication and case management.
• Gather information, assess needs and make decisions in line with policy and legislation.
• Support clients to use digital and self-service options.
• Work across multiple systems while maintaining accurate and timely records.
• Collaborate with colleagues and service providers to achieve positive client outcomes.

Skills

Client support

Communication

Active listening

Rapport building

System navigation

Attention to detail

Judgement & decision-making

Resilience & adaptability

Self-management

Client service

Job description

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Ministry of Social Development NZ – Waitara, North Island

We are a passionate, collaborative team that lift each other up and turn challenges into achievements. Come and join our friendly team to support local whānau in our community to help make a difference.

• Full-time, permanent | Monday to Friday

About the role | Mō te tūnga

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, housing transitions, or financial stress, and help connect them to the right support at the right time.

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.

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.

What you'll be doing

In this role, you will:

• Support clients to access employment, income support and housing assistance.
• Build trust and rapport with clients through effective communication and case management.
• Gather information, assess needs and make decisions in line with policy and legislation.
• Support clients to use digital and self-service options.
• Work across multiple systems while maintaining accurate and timely records.
• Collaborate with colleagues and service providers to achieve positive client outcomes

What we're looking for

We're particularly interested in people who can demonstrate:

• Highly effective skills in providing support to clients for employment, income or housing assistance
• Strong communication and active listening skills.
• The ability to build rapport and trust
• Confidence navigating multiple systems while managing client conversations.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Sound judgement and decision-making.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Resilience, adaptability and strong self-management.
• Experience and a strong commitment to delivering excellent client service.

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 ($69,519 - $84,041) Appointments may be considered potentially up to the midpoint $76,779 depending on your relevant skills, experience and other factors.

Recruitment and Selection Details:

• Recruitment and Selection process: Shortlisted candidates will complete video pre-screening, a short digital confidence skills test, and in-person interview and a numeracy test.
• Applicants must hold New Zealand Citizenship, Permanent Residency or Australian Citizenship at time of application.

Please view the position description here:Case Manager position description

The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is a people-centred organisation. We're in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.

We provide social policy advice to government, and assistance including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.

As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.