Individualised Funding Case Manager, Health of Older People

• Bay of Plenty Region
• Permanent, full time position
• A supportive and collaborative team culture

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Are you a compassionate and experienced health professional who is passionate about supporting older adults to live independently and remain connected to their communities?

As a Case Manager, you will undertake comprehensive assessments and coordinate services for people aged 65 years and over who have long term health and disability related needs. The role involves partnering with clients and their whānau to identify strengths, goals, and support requirements while ensuring access to appropriate services and resources.

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You will:

• Complete comprehensive interRAI assessments.
• Develop and review personalised care plans.
• Coordinate services and support networks to meet identified needs.
• Case manage clients with complex needs and Individualised Funding arrangements.
• Work collaboratively with clients, families/whānau, healthcare professionals, and community providers.
• Monitor and review services to ensure positive outcomes and maximise independence.
• Advocate for clients and promote access to available resources and services.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Support Net is seeking a motivated Case Manager to join our Older Persons Health team. In this rewarding role, you will work alongside older adults, their whānau, health professionals, and community providers to assess needs, coordinate services, and develop person-centred care plans that promote independence, wellbeing, and quality of life.

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About you

Youre a team player with a positive outlook and strong work ethic. 

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Essential

• Registration as a Health Professional with a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Current full driver's licence.
• Experience undertaking needs assessments and coordinating services.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good computer literacy and experience working with clinical information systems.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Highly Desirable

• Experience within health and disability services.
• Community based health or social service experience.
• Understanding of person centred and strengths based practice.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now.  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 27 October 2026 If you have any questions about the role, please contact Careers, BP-Recruitment @tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.