Case Manager | Kaituitui | Whanganui

Described as ‘The jewel of the Pacific’, Whanganui is one of the most family-friendly cities in NZ. We believe our community to be innovative, supportive, and truly connected. Join our energetic, cohesive team in Whanganui supporting the community we are proudly a part of.

• Full-time, permanent | Monday to Friday
• We are offering two types of roles – Virtual Services (phone based case managers working with clients across Aotearoa) and Service Centre case managers working with clients in our local community.

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

Case Managers are the face of the public service at the Work and Income 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 first — 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.

A day in the life :

What you’ll be part of :

In return, we’ll give you :

Recruitment and Selection Details :

Applications close : Sunday 23rd November 2025.

Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga :

Case Manager Position Description

Salary | Utu‑ā‑tau : $69,519.00 – $84,041.00

How to Apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono :

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 2,000‑character limit) :

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

Internal MSD Employees

— please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as 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.

MSD has a COVID‑19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID‑19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.

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