Historic Claims Support Lead
4 days ago
Role Overview
This role requires someone who can take the lead in talking with claimants about their experiences in care and providing feedback to them about the outcome of the assessment of their claim. You will also need to provide support, mentoring and guidance to other staff, manage any particularly complex cases and be culturally responsive and have an understanding of tikanga Maori and te reo Maori.
Key Responsibilities
- Talking with claimants about their experiences in care and providing feedback to them about the outcome of the assessment of their claim
- Providing support, mentoring and guidance to other staff
- Managing any particularly complex cases
- Being culturally responsive and having an understanding of tikanga Maori and te reo Maori
- Having proven experience in effectively working with individuals affected by multiple issues
- Being flexible and resilient with the ability to cope under pressure
- Making connections with people quickly and engaging with them in genuinely meaningful ways
Benefits of Working with Us
You will work collaboratively towards building a great claimant experience and have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our claimants. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment where you can thrive and be who you are. We also have a range of benefits available, including opportunities for professional development and training.
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