Disability Case Manager

Company Description

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

Campus Life is a Service Division that supports an engaging and inclusive campus experience for students at The University of Auckland. Campus Life operates a range of ‘wellbeing services’, such as Accommodation, Counselling and Health Services and Student Disability Services that are aimed at removing personal barriers to academic success. It also operates ‘engagement’ services such as support for student organisations, social and sporting events, volunteering and leadership support that are aimed at helping students to maximise the non-classroom dimensions of the university experience.

Ratonga Hauātanga Tauira | Student Disability Services (SDS) exists to create a safe, inclusive and equitable educational environment for students with disabilities at the University of Auckland.

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a Disability Case Manager to join Ratonga Hauātanga Tauira | Student Disability Services at the University of Auckland on a fixed term basis to cover staff leave.

You will be responsible for supporting students with disabilities at the University of Auckland, through ongoing case management including assessments, provision of advice, identification of resources and appropriate referrals. In all aspects of your work, you are expected to adopt the disability rights’ principle of “nothing about us without us”.

You will be working in a small, passionate team in a vibrant and professionally challenging environment, working to contribute to creating an inclusive educational environment for students with disabilities at the University of Auckland.

We are particularly interested in applicants with a background in allied health, especially those with experience in triaging and coordinating care.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), 12-month fixed-term position.
Remuneration is $80,900 - $90,000 depending on skills and experience. 

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description

He kōrero mōu | About you

You will have a relevant tertiary qualification, and/or bring extensive experience and practical training to the role. A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in the disability sector and/or providing advice and support to people with disabilities is essential. You will enjoy working collaboratively, be skilled in communicating with people from a wide range of backgrounds.

You will also be able to work independently, have strong resilience, excellent written and verbal communications skills, attention to detail combined with sound judgment skills and a strong focus on achieving solutions.

Other attributes include:

• Proven experience and ability to assess complex needs, and to identify specific and appropriate resources and strategies to reasonably meet those needs
• Experience in case management
• Formal registration as a health professional is highly desirable
• Experience of working in a cross-cultural environment would be an advantage
• If you care about others and want to contribute to making a positive difference in the lives of students with disabilities – we encourage you to apply!
   

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. 

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.
 

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 13 October 2024 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please direct any inquiries to Lynda Reilly via [email protected]. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

Additional Information

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz