There are no specific requirements to become a case manager, as training usually happens on the job.
However, employers may prefer to hire people with a tertiary qualification such as a New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4) or a New Zealand Certificate in Case Management (Level 5).
Ignite Colleges arranges training for case management.
A qualification in nursing, social work or occupational therapy may also be useful.
Vulnerable Children Act
The Vulnerable Children Act 2014 means that if you have certain serious convictions, you can't be employed in a role where you are responsible for, or work alone with, children.
