Vacancies

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Vacancies: 16 January 2025

Various — January 15th, 2025

A regular update of Diocesan vacancies and those further afield.

Diocese of Dunedin

Vacancy – Parish of Whakatipu

Fulltime Vicar

The Parish of Whakatipu – in the Queenstown area of the South Island and in the Diocese of Dunedin – is seeking a full time Vicar.

Based in one of the most beautiful parts of New Zealand, the area attracts a lot of visitors – and is also home to a vibrant, welcoming and involved residential community. We see our next Vicar as someone who will both work with us and lead us into the future with God. The Parish is looking for the right person to grow the church, and engage with the local community.

We wish to develop our existing ministry and face the challenges of moving us forward and inspiring us in this modern world.

We have committed ourselves to praying together for the right person to grow our Parish and deliver thoughtful and creative worship.

Within the Diocese, we seek to appoint people who both practise and model prayer and reading of the Bible as they live out the risen life of Jesus Christ.

The Parish profile is available on request to

The Executive Assistant to the Bishop’s Office

Nicola Wong

Email: bishops.pa@calledsouth.org.nz Telephone +64 3 488 0826

Enquiries to the Vicar General, The Venerable Jan Clark, may also be made through the Executive Assistant.

Please send Applications, including a CV and names of 3 Referees, to: bishops.pa@calledsouth.org.nz

Applicants should already have the right to work in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Anglican Family Care

For all current vacancies see the AFC website here
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Full time Minister for the Community Church of Akaroa Banks Peninsula

– Is this you?

Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, Canterbury — Image by: Martin Stewart

Akaroa is seeking a visionary Minister to serve and lead its parish, and to help us in making Jesus Christ known on beautiful Banks Peninsula and beyond. The newly formed Community Church of Akaroa Banks Peninsula is a joint venture between the former Presbyterian and Anglican congregations of Akaroa and Banks Peninsula.

We are a motivated Parish, on a journey which we believe God has called us to. We are seeking a leader who can offer encouragement, energy and enthusiasm to help us as we attend to the Holy Spirit’s leading. We are looking for a leader with a passion for people, a heart for Jesus, and the ability to lead new initiatives. He or she will need to be comfortable in rural and small-town ministry, open to contemporary and traditional styles of worship, confident to drive over Peninsula roads for ministry in the surrounding Bays, and active in building networks in the wider community.

We are open to expressions of interest from Anglican and Presbyterian ministers or ordained ministry leaders of other denominations who would be comfortable with being part of our Community Church. The Parish has a committed and experienced Governance team and will initially be under Presbyterian oversight.

Highlights of the area include a vibrant community that is great for families, with well set up local schools and health facilities, a beautiful natural environment, harbour, heritage and recreational opportunities.

Could God be calling you to join us?

Please email Martin Stewart martin@alpinepresbytery.org for a copy of our Parish Profile. Expressions of interest are invited and can be made, in confidence, prior to 10 February 2025.

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Waikato-Taranaki Diocese

The Anglican Parish of St Aidan’s, Claudelands is looking for a new Vicar.

The Parish boundaries include the suburbs of Claudelands, Fairfield, Enderley, Fairview Downs and parts of Chartwell providing a wide range of demography.

Parishioners described our community as: thinkers who enjoy thought provoking sermons, and appreciate liturgical worship. Characteristics of friendliness, openness, support and kindness are valued. Children are welcomed and valued as are all age groups.

We are looking for a welcoming priest who relates to all age groups, who will help us build on our present strengths while also looking for new ways of growing and developing the parish.

The position being offered is either full-time with a limited tenure of three years (which may be extended depending on Parish finances) or half-time without limit to tenure.

The parish does not have a Vicarage. Accommodation, travel, book, and hospitality allowances will be supplied. The parish will also pay for professional development where appropriate.

Expressions of interest and requests for further information and application details can be sent to: bishopsoffice@Wtanglican.nz

Closing date for applications: Friday 31 January 2025

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Full-Time Minister Position Available- Brooklands Church - New Plymouth, New Zealand

Brooklands Church is excited to announce a unique opportunity for a full-time Minister to lead our community of faith. We are looking for a dedicated leader & team-player who can both honour our church’s rich history and inspire a renewed vision for the future under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

About the Role:

This position is integral to the life of our church and community. The Minister will take a key role in nurturing the existing faith community while envisioning new ways to grow and serve. With a strong commitment to following Jesus and a deep love for people, the Minister will help lead Brooklands Church on a journey of spiritual growth and outreach. The Minister will work closely with the Parish Council and other ministry leaders.

Please see the attached advertisement for full details.

If you feel called to this role and are excited about helping Brooklands Church grow in faith, fellowship, and outreach, we’d love to hear from you!

Applicants should already have the right to work in New Zealand

Please contact bishopsoffice@Wtanglican.nz if you would like to receive the parish profile and details of how to apply.

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Wellington Diocese

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