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Vacancy - Executive Assistant to the AES

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Apply to be Executive Assistant to AES of Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand - closes 8 Nov

Location: Wellington preferred. Other major cities considered. Remote working may be considered for candidates based in Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin or Invercargill.
Hours/Days: Permanent part-time, 20–25 hours per week, worked across Monday to Friday.
Availability: Morning availability is essential.
Travel: The role also requires occasional travel within New Zealand to attend key meetings and other commitments. Travel may involve overnight stays and some flexibility around usual working hours.

The Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand (PCANZ) is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Assembly Executive Secretary and help enable effective leadership and governance across the Church.
This is more than a traditional administrative support role. You will work closely with the Assembly Executive Secretary as a trusted partner, helping translate priorities into coordinated action, anticipating needs, preparing decision-ready information and ensuring important commitments are followed through.

About the Role

Reporting to the Assembly Executive Secretary, you will maintain a clear view of priorities, commitments, dependencies and emerging issues. You will protect the AES’s time and attention, connect people and information, support sound decisions and improve the systems that keep executive and governance activity moving.
You will also coordinate the rhythm of Council of Assembly and committee activity, ensuring meetings are well prepared, papers are complete, decisions are accurately recorded and agreed actions are followed through.

Key Responsibilities

Provide proactive, high-trust support to the Assembly Executive Secretary.
Manage priorities, schedules, communications and follow-up.
Prepare briefings, correspondence and meeting material.
Coordinate Council of Assembly and committee activities.
Support well-run meetings, travel and events.
Maintain accurate records and handle sensitive information appropriately.
Build effective relationships across PCANZ and with external stakeholders.
Improve systems and ways of working.

What We’re Looking For

Experience supporting a senior executive in a complex environment.
Strong organisation, prioritisation and written communication skills.
Experience supporting boards, councils or committees.
Excellent judgement, discretion and attention to detail.
A proactive, calm and solutions-focused approach.
Confidence using Microsoft 365 and learning new systems.
The ability to work independently and build trusted relationships.
Commitment to the ethos, mission and values of PCANZ.
Experience in a Church, not-for-profit or governance environment would be advantageous.

Download the position description here.

What We Offer

Meaningful work that contributes to communities across Aotearoa New Zealand
A flexible permanent part-time role
A supportive national office team and values-driven working environment.
Location and Working Arrangements

Role location

The role is ideally based in Wellington. Remote working may be considered for candidates based in Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin or Invercargill. In-person attendance at meetings and occasional travel will be required, along with some flexibility around key governance meetings and deadlines.

How to Apply

If this role sounds like a good fit, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please email your CV and a cover letter to Brad Kelderman (PCANZ People and Culture Manager) brad@presbyterian.org.nz
For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Brad Kelderman.
Applications Close: 8 Nov 2026

Vacancy - Administrative Assistant

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Administrative Assistant needed

Southern Presbytery is seeking an experienced and reliable administrative support person to assist our Executive Officer with day-to-day office and financial administration. This is a permanent part-time position for 15 hours per week, and the days and hours can be arranged flexibly by agreement.

For a full description of what the role entails, and/or to apply for the position, please follow this link: https://nz.seek.com/job/95130359?ref=cm-ui.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 21 October 2026.

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Vacancy - Fairfield Presbyterian Parish

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Fairfield Presbyterian Parish is seeking a Ministry Team Leader
A New Expression of Ministry

Help us step into a new season of ministry — discerning where God is leading us, developing leaders and building healthy, faithful, Gospel centred teams across our congregations.

YOU WILL HELP US:

Prayerfully discern and lead - Seek God’s direction together and provide strategic leadership to help turn vision into action.
Develop people and teams - Recognise gifts, equip leaders and help create a culture where people grow and thrive together.
Nurture faith and mission - Contribute to worship and discipleship, and encourage people to
share the Gospel with our communities.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:

Loves Jesus | Develops people | Equips teams | Leads with humility

Someone grounded in Scripture and prayer, who listens well, brings people together and is passionate about helping people follow Jesus.

We welcome expressions of interest from a broad range of ministry backgrounds, training and experience, including Nationally Ordained ministers and those with theological education and significant Christian leadership experience.

Could this be the next step God is calling you to?

To find out more explore our Information Pack or

Contact Eoin Crosbie E: ecrosbie55@gmail.com P: +64 21 741 607

Vacancy - Executive Officer, Northern Presbytery

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Executive Officer — Northern Presbytery

Lead with faith. Bring people together. Turn discernment into action.

The Northern Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand supports 74 Presbyterian churches across Auckland and Northland. With our current Executive Officer’s departure after nine years in the role, we are seeking an experienced leader who can provide servant leadership, serving the Presbytery in fulfilling its vision and achieving its priorities going forward. This demands sound judgement and practical leadership in helping the Presbytery respond creatively to a changing church and community environment through the development of new ministries and church plants.

This is a significant role in a diverse Presbytery, working with the Moderator and Presbytery Council across congregations of different sizes, cultures, theological outlooks and stages of ministry. The Executive Officer will need to be adaptable, innovative, relationally strong, able to remain steady when situations are complex or views are strongly held and to lead a team who are committed and hard working.

We are looking for someone who can:

Exercise strategic judgement — think ahead, identify emerging issues, offer options and help Council navigate change without imposing a personal agenda.
Turn decisions into action — take ownership, follow matters through and ensure that work is completed in taking responsibility for the operations of the Presbytery.
Lead through relationships and influence — build trust across cultural, theological and organisational differences and work constructively through issues as they arise.
Combine accountability with collaboration — maintain sound governance, systems and processes while enabling others to contribute and take responsibility.

The role reports to Presbytery Council through the Moderator and works closely with Regional Convenors, ministers, elders, congregations, and other church leaders. It includes responsibility for supporting Presbytery strategy, governance, operations, financial stewardship, communication, administration and compliance

You may have developed your leadership experience within the Church or in another sector. We are interested in people who bring senior leadership and organisational capability, experience working with boards or governance structures, strong communication and relationship-building skills, applying a values-based approach marked by integrity, service and respect.

At the heart of the role is a commitment to the mission of the Church. You will need to work credibly within Presbyterian governance and shared leadership and be willing to understand and work within PCANZ’s Book of Order and wider structures.

Northern Presbytery serves culturally diverse communities across Auckland and Northland, and we welcome applications from all cultures and a wide range of professional and community backgrounds.

For further information or to express interest, please contact

Rev Mose Taumaoe at minister@stmartins.net.nz or on 021 164 7113.

The preferred start date is January 2027.

Vacancy - Waitara Presbyterian Church

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We are seeking a Full-time Minister

Our growing, contemporary church is looking for a full-time Minister to lead us in our mission to help
people find and follow Jesus. We're looking for a person who will use leadership, teaching, prayer, and
facilitation gifts to serve God alongside us.

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Vacancy - Sailors’ Society Port Chaplain for Bluff

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Maritime Welfare Limited is the operational arm of Sailors’ Society New Zealand, representing one of the world’s oldest maritime ministries. For over 200 years, Sailors’ Society has been bringing practical care, compassion, and spiritual support to seafarers around the world.

We have been privileged to have a presence in the port of Bluff for over 100 years, serving generations of seafarers who have arrived in New Zealand from across the globe. This ministry has provided a welcoming Christian presence, practical support, and pastoral care to those who often spend many months away from their families and communities.

We are currently seeking a Sailors’ Society Port Chaplain for Bluff. This is a 20-hour-per-week ministry role offering a unique opportunity for someone with a heart for people, a passion for cross-cultural ministry, and a desire to bring Christ’s love and care to those who work at sea.

The role involves visiting ships, building relationships with international seafarers, offering pastoral and practical support, and helping ensure that those who spend months away from home experience welcome, dignity, friendship, and care while they are in port.

The ideal candidate will also be committed to developing a strong volunteer team, particularly to assist with providing transport to seafarers from the port for sightseeing and shopping excursions.

For more information contact:

Rev Aaron Ironside
National Manager / National Chaplain
Maritime Welfare Limited/ Sailors Society NZ

021 59 57 59

chaplain@iss.org.nz

Interchurch Bioethics Council 2026 Elections Information

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Moderator's Season of Creation 2026 Message

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Southern Presbyterians News Feed

Vacancy - Executive Assistant to the AES

Apply to be Executive Assistant to AES of Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand - closes 8 Nov

Vacancy - Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant needed

Just Stories Update

Vacancy - Fairfield Presbyterian Parish

Fairfield Presbyterian Parish is seeking a Ministry Team Leader A New Expression of Ministry

Vacancy - Executive Officer, Northern Presbytery

Vacancy - Waitara Presbyterian Church

Vacancy - Sailors’ Society Port Chaplain for Bluff

Interchurch Bioethics Council 2026 Elections Information

Moderator's Season of Creation 2026 Message

Fairfield Presbyterian Parish is seeking a Ministry Team Leader
A New Expression of Ministry