Vacancies
A regular update of Diocesan vacancies and those further afield.
Diocese of Dunedin
City Dean of Invercargill
Are you a visionary priest with a heart for collaborative ministry and a passion for pioneering outreach? The Bishop of Dunedin invites applications for the role of City Dean of Invercargill, a full-time stipendiary position beginning January 2027.
This is a unique opportunity to lead an initiative in which three vibrant parishes—Holy Trinity, St John’s, and All Saints’— have committed to a common venture. Each parish within the cluster is self-supporting, led by a mixture of lay and non-stipended priests. Together, however, they have chosen to invite a leader to work among them who will nurture existing ministries and explore new paths of mission. Their hope is that the City Dean will be given freedom from many of the usual responsibilities of vicars in order to explore new ways of outreach and ministry.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the parishes in discerning and developing outward-facing ministries.
Support and coordinate ministry across the parishes, fostering collaboration and growth.
Be part of the team who preside and preach in the parishes.
Oversee and enable a collaborative approach to pastoral care through lay ministry teams.
Work with the Diocesan Ministry Educator to help equip and teach lay ministers in the parishes.
Engage with the wider Invercargill community and ecumenical networks.
We’re looking for someone who:
Has a deep relationship with Jesus Christ and models a life of prayer and biblical commitment.
Is a priest in good standing within the Anglican Communion and eligible for licensing in New Zealand.
Values lay ministry and has strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Is flexible, innovative, and enthusiastic about trying new approaches.
Enjoys connecting with youth and young people
Respects Tikanga Māori and is open to using Te Reo in liturgical contexts.
Has empathy for diverse cultures and a desire to engage with the wider community.
Brings a sense of humour and humility to their ministry.
Terms
Start Date: January 2027
Type: Full-time stipendiary
Initial Term: 3 years, with expectation of extension
Location: Invercargill, Southland
Clergy housing is available
To request the Position Description and Parish Profiles, or to make informal enquiries please contact
The Executive Assistant to Bishop Anne van Gend
Nicola Wong
Email: bishops.pa@calledsouth.org.nz Telephone +64 3 488 0826
To apply, please send a formal letter of application, your CV and the details of 3 referees to: bishops.pa@calledsouth.org.nz
The Closing date is 5pm, Friday 14 August 2026.
Applicants should be Anglican priests in good standing with their current bishop, already have the right to work in New Zealand and be willing to undertake Police vetting.
For further information, please visit:
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Parish Administrator : St John's Roslyn
Do you have a warm and welcoming nature? ………..St John’s Anglican Church (Roslyn) is looking for a new part-time parish administrator as their current administrator is retiring.
Organisational skills, familiarity with Microsoft 365 and self-motivation are essential attributes for the role. As financial record-keeping is an important part of the work, knowledge of Xero or similar software and motivation to adapt this knowledge to a new situation would be useful.
The position is for 10 hours a week with actual days worked to be decided by mutual agreement.
For further information please contact one of our churchwardens Phil White gp.white.family@gmail.com or 021 173 1296 or Christine Barnsley christine@barnsley.co.nz 03 489 2424
Anglican Family Care
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Other Tikanga Pakeha Anglican Dioceses - New Zealand
Auckland Diocese
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Waikato-Taranaki Diocese
Wellington Diocese
The Anglican Parish of Saint Aidan’s and Saint George’s (“Peninsula Parish”) seeks to appoint a full-time vicar.
You will be committed to furthering God’s kingdom in the Peninsula Parish spanning the sunny eastern suburbs of Miramar, Maupuia, Strathmore and Seatoun. In this mission, you will be supported by a skilled vestry, including a non-stipend Priest and committed multi-generational parishioners. You will be an ordained priest with wholehearted faith and good interpersonal skills and energy to lead us as we grow our whānau and focus on God’s love in our local community, and beyond.
We are a Parish centred in our vibrant neighbourhood, which sees a lot of foot traffic from local schools, shops and services. The church houses Shop89, a second-hand shop which attracts folks from all walks of life for a cup of tea and chat, and we have several outward/discipleship-focused ministries such as a drop-in café, youth group and midweek services. You will work closely with the Strathmore Community Church – an outward-focused church meeting in the Strathmore Plunket rooms – which we support, and the Discipleship House – located beside the vicarage and home to three young men supporting the church’s vision.
Our Parish has experienced several years of change, with the departure of one Vicar after five years’ service, followed by a fixed-term appointment of two co-Vicars who are moving to a different Diocese in February 2026. We are seeking a period of stability, regathering, deepening our roots and recommitting to our vision of evangelism, discipleship and growth with a particular focus on children aged 0-12 years and their families.
Peninsula Parish is situated on Te Motu Kairangi (the Miramar Peninsula) to the east of Wellington City Centre and Wellington International Airport. It has excellent bus services to the city, plus bike lanes linking to the city and suburbs. The Peninsula has several lovely beaches and many walking tracks. There are excellent schooling choices and a thriving and multicultural local community with a good mix of young and old.
Further information, including the Peninsula Parish Profile, is available on our website https://www.peninsulaparish.nz/ and you are welcome to come and visit us!
If you are sensing a call to be our next vicar, please send a covering letter and CV to the Bishops’ Office (bishopsoffice@anglicanmovement.nz).
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Waiapu Diocese
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Christchurch Diocese
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Nelson Diocese
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