Case Manager | Kaituitui - Auckland Central & East, North & West - December Start Date

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role## Case Manager | Kaituitui — Auckland Central & East Region - December Start Date!

• Join our dedicated teams supporting communities across Tāmaki Makaurau — with MSD Service Centres across Central & East Region, no two days are the same!
• Full-time, permanent | Monday to Friday
• Start dates from : December 2025This 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, 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.
• 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.
• Comfort 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.
• Recruitment and Selection Details :
• Applications close : 11.59pm Thursday 9 October 2025
• Recruitment and Selection process : Shortlisted candidates will complete a short digital confidence skills test, video pre-screening, and in-person interview.
• Applicants must hold New Zealand Citizenship, Permanent Residency or Australian Citizenship at time of application.## ## Salary range : $69,519.00 - $84,041.00A competitive salary based on Band 4 ($69,159 – $84,041). Appointments may be considered potentially up to the midpoint $76,779 depending on your relevant skills, experience and other factors.
• View the Position Description :
• Location Information
• We are recruiting only in the Auckland Central & East Region.Service Centres in this region include : Highland Park | Tāmaki | Queen St | Mt Eden | Three Kings | Onehunga | Mt Albert | Avondale | New LynnPlease note : other Auckland Service Centres are not part of this recruitment.
• How to Apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono
• To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV and complete the online application form.You do not need to submit a cover letter. Instead, you'll be asked to respond to one short question as part of the application form (each with a 2000-character limit) :
• All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact
• 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 : 11.59pm Thursday 9 October 2025
• 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.| Location : | Auckland |

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