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SENIOR PASTOR - BIRKENHEAD COMMUNITY CHURCH
Birkenhead Community Church (BCC) is seeking a full-time Senior Pastor with a passion for Christ and a heart for the community.
This role involves partnering with the Eldership Team and Leadership Team to provide spiritual, pastoral, and operational leadership that equips and encourages God’s people, and fosters growth in our church community.
ABOUT US
BCC is a modern, independent church with Open Brethren roots, located in the heart of Birkenhead on Auckland’s North Shore. We are a relaxed, family-oriented congregation within the Protestant Evangelical tradition, with a strong focus on serving our local community.
For over 100 years, BCC has been a place where people worship together, with many families spanning multiple generations actively involved in the life of the church. Today, our congregation numbers around 220, with approximately 120-150 attending services each Sunday.
As an elder-led church, we have a diverse preaching team made up of members and occasional guest preachers. We are committed to biblical teaching, fostering spiritual growth, and building meaningful connections within and beyond our congregation. A key part of our ministry is the Rawene Centre, a versatile facility used by both community groups and church ministries. We envision its growing role in outreach and partnerships with other churches and local organisations to better serve our community.
Our vision, “Loving God, Offering Hope,” calls us to glorify God and share His hope with those around us. Guided by six core values—Bible-based, Christ-centered, Spirit-led, Prayer-driven, Mission-conscious, and Community-focused—we are a healthy and established church with a heart for our local community.
THE ROLE
The Senior Pastor will provide spiritual, pastoral, and operational leadership in partnership with the church eldership and leadership team. Key responsibilities include overseeing church ministries, leading Sunday services and the preaching team, providing pastoral care to the congregation, and mentoring staff and ministry leaders to foster spiritual growth. The Senior Pastor will also engage with the local community and other churches to support and serve the wider community.
As a member of the Eldership Team, the Senior Pastor will help to shape and implement the church’s strategic direction and vision. Additionally, the Senior Pastor will work closely with the Leadership Team and staff to manage the operational aspects of the church, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of church activities in alignment with the church’s values and mission.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
We are seeking someone with a strong and mature Christian faith, with a deep passion for nurturing, supporting, and encouraging others. You will bring:
•A theological foundation that aligns with the church’s values and beliefs.
•Proven experience in pastoral leadership, including preaching, team leadership, and pastoral care.
•A collaborative leadership style, empowering others by building strong relationships.
•A talent for teaching and applying the Bible to everyday life.
•A self-motivated working approach with the ability to provide oversight and direction to others when needed.
You will be committed to leading with a servant heart, fostering spiritual growth, and engaging with the local community. A deep personal faith and life experience are both essential. A theological qualification is also very beneficial.
Please submit your CV and a covering letter as part of your application, and describe your right to work in New Zealand. Additionally, include a 2-3 minute video introducing yourself, showcasing your background, key strengths, and what excites you about this role.
Applications close 31 January 2025. First round of interviews will be considered from mid-February 2025.
For more information about the role or a confidential discussion, please email applications@bcc.org.nz, and a member of our team will be in touch.
YOUTH WORKER -MASSEY COMMUNITY CHURCH
Massey Community Church in West Auckland is looking for a youth worker to join their staff team.
This role would involve initiating and running activities and events for a small (but growing) number of high schoolers, mostly boys currently, in order to deepen their social and spiritual growth and would also involve relating to the young people pastorally.
The role would also involve oversight of (or significant involvement in) an existing junior youth group Y6-8), alongside an established team. The role would require programming for both social events and a Sunday morning group.
The position would ideally commence in Feb 2025 and be 12-16 hours/week.
There is also the possibility of further hours in a community worker role, running a recovery-style programme for young people in the Massey community. Training would be provided for this position.
Check out our church and trust websites to get a feel for our vision, programmes and community involvement: www.masseycommunitychurch.nz and www.masseycommunitytrust.org.
Expressions of interest can be sent to admin@masseycommunitychurch.co.nz.
Job Description available on request.
Applications close 5 Jan 2025.
FULL TIME PASTOR - THE ANCHOR CHURCH
The Anchor Church is a Bible-based church in Whitby, Porirua, focused on bringing our mission and vision to fruition, with a focus on ministries that support all ages to grow and flourish to maturity in faith.
Based in Whitby, Porirua, The Anchor Church is a vibrant, multi-cultural and diverse family church deeply committed to loving God and reaching people with the gospel of Christ as detailed in our vision document.
About this role
Our current Pastor is retiring in 2025 after 15 years of service and we’re seeking a full-time Pastor for his replacement. In 2022 we launched our 20-year vision.
Our Mission
Together transforming people into devoted passionate ambassadors for Christ.
Our Values
•Saturated in God’s love
•The Bible is our foundation for life
•A heart for every person
•Courageously sharing the hope of Jesus
This role will support the Vision Implementation Team with leadership, discipleship, and communication strategies that will advance the vision of the church.
The Pastor will be one of the Elders, and will take a role in the preaching team, provide pastoral care, and foster a sense of belonging and community within The Anchor Church. The Pastor leads our staff team of four to support and serve our church community involved in a wide range of ministries led and resourced by both employees and volunteers. We are looking for a mature male Christian who is committed to ongoing personal spiritual growth and development. They will ideally have five years of experience in pastoral ministry roles or other ministry-related experiences.
Please note that applicants for this position should preferably have New Zealand residency or a valid work visa, overseas applications will be considered.
An information and application pack containing our Vision, Doctrinal statements, Job specification and Application Form is available on request. Email: pastorsearch@theanchorchurch.org.nz.
Salary and ministry expenses will be negotiated based on the experience of the preferred candidate.
Applications will be considered as they are received.
LEAD PASTOR - GRACE CHURCH RICHMOND
We are looking for a pastor to join our committed and capable leadership team, ministering in a vibrant and growing church, located in the thriving township of Richmond Nelson.
About us
Grace Church Richmond is a well established medium size church located in the Tasman district of New Zealand.
To get a taste of what we are like go to https://gracechurch.co.nz/
We are Grace by name, and grace by nature as we desire to see our communities come to know God’s saving grace.
We have thriving children’s, youth and young adult ministries, we have a high proportion of adults committed to weekly life groups, and we gather weekly on Sunday’s to worship and glorify God together as a whole church.
We are led by an elder team, who serve alongside our staff and ministry leaders, together serving the church in leadership.
Grace church has a highly committed core membership, made up of people from every season of life and from diverse church backgrounds and nationalities. The church has strong evangelical convictions, keeps Jesus Christ front and centre of the life of the church, and have a strong commitment to reaching our communities with the good news of the gospel and to make disciples. We place a high value on the teaching of the Scriptures in all aspects of church life, and support local and overseas mission.
God has blessed us incredibly over the years, as we have built and developed The Headingly Centre, which allows us to run our various ministries, and also bless our community as we make our facilities available to them.
About you
We are seeking a Pastor who has a love for God and his church. You will know and love God’s word and have a heart for bible based preaching, teaching and equipping, as we learn and use the gifts and talents God gave us to bring hope to our wider community. You will be passionate about seeing Christ’s church thrive, spilling out into the community, helping us realise and fulfill the vision God has for Grace Church. You will be empowered by the Holy Spirit to serve, lead and grow the church. You will be a team player, with not only an ability to lead teams, but also to be a part of them.
About the role
We’re open to exploring the specifics of what the role could become with candidates that fit well with us as leadership. We want you to bring what you’ve got! If you’ve got the least bit of stirring in your spirit, please get in touch, we’d love to explore this opportunity with you.
Please email us at elders@gracechurch.co.nz telling us all about your training and experience, and how you can help us bring God’s grace to the world around us.
A position description is available on request.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa/New Zealand for this position.
YOUTH PASTOR - GRACE CHURCH RICHMOND
We are looking for A youth Pastor to lead our established and thriving youth Ministry at Grace Church
About you
We are seeking a spiritually mature servant leader who interacts well with teenage young people and can shepherd and disciple them to follow Jesus.
About the Role
Together with a team of youth leaders you would run activities and bible studies to establish strong relationships among our youth and leaders. You will aim to create an environment of acceptance and community where young people are discipled, their gifts are discovered and developed, they are cared for in times of need, prayer happens naturally and God’s grace is experienced as love for one another is lived out . As this occurs there will be a willingness to reach out to those outside our group and welcome them in.
We have a great relationship with Christian Camps in the top of the South Island and this would be an integral part of the youth ministry.
This is a part time role of about 20 hours however there may be opportunity to expand the hours depending on the skill set and experience of the applicant.
Please email us at youth@gracechurch.co.nz telling us all about your training and experience, and how you can help us bring God’s grace to the world around us.
A position description is available on request.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa/New Zealand for this position.
YOUTH AND FAMILIES PASTOR - LINCOLN ROAD BIBLE CHAPEL
Are you passionate about building connections and fostering community?
Lincoln Road Bible Chapel is seeking a dynamic individual to lead our youth and families’ ministries. In this pivotal role, you’ll have the chance to create meaningful relationships with local schools, engage with families, and drive exciting programs within our church.
What You’ll Do:
- Cultivate relationships with local schools and the community.
- Lead engaging programs that inspire and empower our youth and families.
- Collaborate with our pastor, curating services and contributing to the preaching team.
- Work directly with students at Henderson High School through the 24-7YW programme.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a vibrant community in West Auckland dedicated to growth and service.
Shape the future of our youth and families ministries in a supportive environment.
Enjoy flexible hours: 20 hours per week, with an additional 10 hours available at Henderson High school.
If you’re ready to make a difference and help nurture the next generation, we want to hear from you! Apply today and embark on a rewarding journey with us at Lincoln Road Bible Chapel.
Contact us: Send your CV to Pastor@lincolnroad.org.nz
CHILDREN'S WORKER - RALEIGH ST CHRISTIAN CENTRE
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young children?
Raleigh Street Christian Centre is seeking a dedicated individual for the role of Children's Worker at Leamington Primary School in Cambridge.
As a Children's Worker, you will play a vital role in meeting basic needs, fostering well-being through lunchtime fun activities, supporting transitions, connecting with families and communities, and providing mentoring.
If you have proven experience working with children, basic leadership skills, and a commitment to Christian ideals, we invite you to apply. This part-time position (up to 10 hours per week during terms, one week during holidays, plus 5 weeks annual leave) offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and flourishing of young lives.
Join us in creating a supportive and nurturing environment for the children of Leamington Primary School. For more info or to apply, email aaron@rscc.co.nz
YOUTH WORKER - RALEIGH ST CHRISTIAN CENTRE
Do you want to be involved in a vibrant youth work team that has been serving their community for over 15 years?
We have a role working with middle and high school students carrying the vision of 24-7 "To see young people thrive".
This job is a presence-based approach where we spend time in our local schools building positive relationships, developing leaders, supporting staff and students, growing school spirit and integrating students with out-of-school activities.
If you want a job full of meaning and with on-the-job training, please get in touch. Email aaron@rscc.co.nz
Email Enquiries:
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Phone:
06 353 1077
027 268 5636
Physical Address:
Level 3, 357 Main Street
Capital Fund House
Palmerston North
Postal Address:
PO Box 744
Palmerston North 4440
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Christian Community
Churches of New Zealand Trust:
02-0719-0220311-000
