Empowering Needs Assessor & Service Coordinator - Disability

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay is seeking a Needs Assessor / Service Coordinator to partner with people with disabilities, older persons, and those with complex needs to identify goals, assess support requirements, and coordinate services that enable independent living and community participation.

You will undertake comprehensive assessments, develop tailored support plans, and collaborate with clients, whānau, providers, and health professionals to ensure timely,

Qualifications

• Undertake comprehensive needs assessments with individuals and families.
• Develop person-centred support plans.
• Coordinate services to reflect choices, aspirations, and resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead needs assessments and plan development in partnership with clients, whānau, and providers.
• Coordinate services to enable independent living and participation in communities.
• Advocate for equitable access and Enabling Good Lives principles in practice.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver timely, appropriate supports.
• Manage a varied caseload with strong organisational skills.

Skills

Assessment

Care planning

Service coordination

Communication

Negotiation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Organisation

Education

APC (Annual Practising Certificate)

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay is seeking a Needs Assessor / Service Coordinator to partner with people with disabilities, older persons, and those with complex needs to identify goals, assess support requirements, and coordinate services that enable independent living and community participation.

You will undertake comprehensive assessments, develop tailored support plans, and collaborate with clients, whānau, providers, and health professionals to ensure timely,