Vacancies
A regular update of Diocesan vacancies and those further afield.
Anglican Family Care
For all current vacancies see the AFC website here
Other Tikanga Pakeha Anglican Dioceses - New Zealand
Auckland Diocese
See this link for vacancies in the Auckland Diocese.
Waikato-Taranaki Diocese
Southwell School - Chaplain
School Chaplain: Nurturing Faith at the Heart of Southwell School
Join our vibrant community as a dedicated spiritual leader, mentor, and guide
Southwell School, a co-educational day and boarding school for students in Years 1-8, is situated on a beautiful and expansive campus in the heart of Hamilton, New Zealand.
Commencing Term 2, 2026, we are seeking a dedicated School Chaplain to join our community. This pivotal role involves providing pastoral care and spiritual guidance to students, their families, and the broader school community. We are looking for an ordained Anglican Priest with a genuine passion for holistic education and nurturing young minds.
For full details please see documents attached .
For other vacancies in this Diocese please See this link
Wellington Diocese
See this link for vacancies in the Wellington Diocese
Waiapu Diocese
Christchurch Diocese
Fulltime Vicar Temuka-Te Ngawai
Temuka-Te Ngawai Parish - February 13, 2026
We are a large parish in South Canterbury, extending from the edge of the Mackenzie area at Albury and eastward to the coast. This brings a wide variety of scenery, lifestyles and recreational activities, which invite exploration and visiting.
We invite applications for the position of Vicar in our Parish of Temuka-
Te Ngawai from Anglican priests who are:
joyful in their faith, Jesus focused and open to the gifts of the Spirit.
inclusive in all dealings with parish and community.
problem solvers and innovative; with three churches to serve a realisation that not all need the same answer is important.
technologically minded but also realizing that an ageing congregation has differing levels of competence in modern devices and applications.
encouragers in all levels of parish life.
good communicators, showing genuine interest in people.
fit, with the stamina to cope with the workload and distances necessary in a large parish, 2 hours from Christchurch.
able to deal with possible disturbances due to church strengthening at St Peter’s, Temuka.
Eligible to work in Aotearoa New Zealand
Applicants should be Anglican priests in good standing with their current bishop and be willing to undertake Police vetting.
A parish profile and an expression of interest form are available by emailing the Executive Assistant at the Diocese of Christchurch: bishopsea@anglicanlife.org.nz or by phoning 03 348 6701.
Applications close Friday 13 February 2026.
See this link for other Christchurch Vacancies
Nelson Diocese
VACANCY – St Christopher’s Anglican Parish, Nelson Diocese.
St Christopher’s Anglican Parish is seeking a new Vicar (Full-Time) to lead this growing multi-cultural community on mission,
The church is part of the Anglican Diocese of Nelson, located in Redwoodtown, Blenheim South, New Zealand.
Are you called to lead a vibrant church community in one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most beautiful regions?
OUR MISSION
St Christopher’s Parish seeks to be a growing church for Blenheim, making disciples of Jesus.
To GROW in our knowledge and love of God,
to SERVE those around us for the glory of God,
to GO out to share the good news of Jesus with the world.
Our church family looks for a Vicar with a strong Biblical teaching ministry to expand our knowledge and strengthen our faith for mission in the community.
Following recent growth, we are ready to move to the next level of parish development and hope our new Vicar can make a long-term investment in achieving our vision with us.
A Message from Bishop Steve Maina
“The Diocese of Nelson is a family of evangelical churches in the Anglican Church of Aotearoa New Zealand and Polynesia. We are committed to cultivating vibrant local communities of faith that radiate the Good News of Jesus Christ. St Christopher’s Parish is a joyful expression of this calling. I invite you to prayerfully discern whether the Lord Jesus is calling you to this role. May the Holy Spirit guide you as you consider joining this dynamic and welcoming community.” +Steve
The Parish Region
The Parish Centre and vicarage at St Christophers is at the heart of Redwoodtown and the parish.
Redwoodtown is home to a diverse and welcoming community where people from different cultures and backgrounds form a vibrant, family-friendly suburb just south of Blenheim’s town centre, offering a warm community spirit, excellent schools, and easy access to parks and local amenities. Nestled in the heart of Marlborough’s sunny wine region, it combines suburban peace with urban convenience, making it an ideal place to live, work, and grow.
Interested?
Formal expressions of interest along with your current CV, are invited by 5 February 2026.
Please email the Bishop’s PA: anita@nelsonanglican.nz
See this link for other vacancies in Nelson