Case Manager - Long Term Chronic Health Conditions at Bay of Plenty District Health Board (Tauranga/Whakatane), Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō Tātou – About Us

Living in the sunniest place in New Zealand isn't the only reason people have to smile in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Our stunning region offers New Zealand's recently voted favourite beach, endless other coastlines to ancient forests and is blessed with breath-taking landscapes and rich Māori culture.

Whakatane is the sunshine capital of New Zealand, with 11km of unspoiled beach (Ohope Beach is NZ most loved beach), stunning native bush, lots of community activities, many cafes, and shops. There are good schools and excellent sports and recreational clubs and facilities.

See and Do | Whakatāne NZ

He kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

The role focuses on working with clients and their families/whānau living with chronic health conditions who have a wide range of high and complex needs. You will be working with clients ranging in age from 18 to 64 years of age.

This is a permanent full-time role working 40hours per week located in Whakatāne.  

The ability to ‘think outside the box' and develop creative solutions to meet complex needs is essential.  

Facilitating holistic assessments to identify clients needs and mitigate risks, and then to coordinate the services are all responsibilities of this role.

The assessment tool used is the online interRAI Home Care tool which required proficiency in Information Systems.

The Case Manager role includes establishing and developing networks with a wide range of individuals and organisations involved in supporting the client ad their family/whānau with regular reviews to ascertain the effectiveness of services provided.

He korero mōu - About You

If you are a registered health professional experienced working in the community who has a strong focus on empowering people to improve their health and well-being, maintain their independence and achieve their goals, we invite your application for a position on our team.

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi – Our Values

At the Bay of Plenty District Health Board (BOPDHB) we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.

Our manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click “APPLY NOW”

For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal.

The BOPDHB are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.

Following the update to COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021, to be employed with Bay of Plenty DHB you will be required to be fully vaccinated as a health care worker.  Evidence of your vaccination status will be required at offer stage.  If you do not meet this criteria, we are unable to progress your application.

All applications must be made online.