To advertise a role please contact the office. Please note that we only advertise roles available at churches within the CCCNZ/Open Brethren Heritage Movement.
PASTORAL CARE CO-ORDINATOR - HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH
PART-TIME ROLE
Hope Community Church is seeking to appoint a Pastoral Care Co-Ordinator to our great staff team.
Our hugely loved Shepherding Pastor is retiring, and we are building this legacy into a role that focuses on equipping people to care, coordinating needs with the right level of care, and creating community amongst the church family.
The right person will have experience in pastoral care, be able to equip and train others, be great with people, and sharp in communication and co-ordination.
Our large gatherings are filled with joy, worship and the Word, and our small gatherings foster belonging, discipleship and mission. We love our Tasman community. In employment, we prioritize Christian character, and alignment with our beliefs, values and family culture.
We will tailor our role to the right person.
If you’d thrive in a church family that loves to see the gospel transform people into vibrant, healthy disciples on mission for Christ, you may be our next leader.
The position is part-time, 24 hours a week.
To apply:
Go to our website, www.hopechurch.org.nz, have a read about our church and listen to some sermons. On our JOBS tab, you will find a link to the Job Description.
Email our Executive Manager, paul@hopechurch.org.nz, with your cover letter and CV by 5:00pm Friday 25 July, 2025.
From here, we’ll contact you and communicate the application process with you. Our aim is to have our next leader in place by the end of 2025 at the latest.
SENIOR PASTOR - HILLCREST CHAPEL
PART-TIME ROLE
Hillcrest Chapel are seeking to appoint a part-time Senior Pastor to help the Chapel achieve its mission:
People helping people into a growing relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ.
Hillcrest Chapel is a vibrant long standing “Open Brethren Assembly” situated in Hillcrest, Hamilton, New Zealand.
Like other Open Brethren churches in New Zealand with which it is associated, it is autonomous. A strong emphasis is placed on the participation of members in accordance with their gifts, in worship and in various ministries and activities.
The church is led by Elders supported by other groups of people including staff and ministry volunteers.
OUR VALUES:
Devoted to God – PŪMAU KI TE ATUA
Growing Disciples – WHAKATUPU ĀKONGA
A Loving Community – HE HAPORI AROHA
Showing Mercy – ATAWHAI PŌHARA
Proclaiming God’s Kingdom – PĀNUITIA TE RONGOPAI
This role will support the Elders through leadership (people and spiritual), prayer and intercession, pastoral care, community engagement, outreach, discipleship, and teaching/preaching. The Pastor will attend Elders meetings for the purpose of advising on core ministry activities including key performance indicators agreed to by the Elders. The Pastor will not be appointed as an Elder.
We are seeking an experienced person with suitable qualifications and interests committed to ongoing personal spiritual growth and professional development. The successful applicant will ideally have five years plus of relevant experience in pastoral ministry roles or other relevant experiences. The Pastor will co-ordinate pastoral care while fostering a sense of belonging and community within Hillcrest Chapel. The Pastor will also have a passion for leading our high performing staff team of three who support and serve our church community.
This is a paid, part-time position of up to 20 hours per week. Hours and days of work are flexible and negotiable, as is the salary and start date. A job description is available upon request.
For further information or an application pack, please contact the Hillcrest Chapel Office: office@hillcrestchapel.org.nz. Please note that the successful applicant would be required to attend Hillcrest chapel as their regular place of worship to fully implement their role.
Applications will only be considered from people holding New Zealand Citizenship or Resident Status. If this opportunity excites you, please apply! We look forward to hearing from you.
CHILDREN & FAMILIES PASTOR - HILLCREST CHAPEL
PART-TIME ROLE
If you have a heart for sharing the love of Jesus with kids, then this may be the job you have been looking for.
Hillcrest Chapel is a warm, friendly family-centered church that is committed to growing all our people, but in particular our children and young people, into a growing relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ.
To this end, we have a vacancy on staff for a Children and Families Pastor due to the current staff member in this role stepping down. This role is varied and exciting, with plenty of scope for the right person to add their own touch.
Planning for 2025 is in place, and the current Children and Families Pastor is more than happy to support whoever takes on this role. It involves planning and implementing the Sunday morning programmes for kids in our church, organising social events for Livewires (weekly outreach programme for children) twice a term, resourcing parents & caregivers, and leading a team to organise community outreach events four times a year.
This is a paid, part-time position of up to 16 hours per week. Hours and days of work are flexible and negotiable, as is the salary and start date. A job description is available upon request.
For further information or an application pack, please contact the Hillcrest Chapel Office: office@hillcrestchapel.org.nz
Please note that the successful applicant would be required to attend Hillcrest Chapel as their regular place of worship in order to fully implement their role.
Applications will only be considered from people holding New Zealand Citizenship or Resident status.
FULL TIME PASTOR - LIFEZONE CHURCH
Our Lifezone community is looking for a pastor to help equip us as we grow as a community of faith and serve those in our wider community.
Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi, Mō Tātou - Our Values, Mission and About Us
Live for Jesus, share His love! This is the heartbeat of our Lifezone church community and places Jesus at the centre of all we do. We live out our mission by creating communities where people can come as they are, grow deep, and live large.
Lifezone has a rich history and influence in the Bay of Plenty region. From our foundation as a Brethren heritage bible chapel, we are now a non-denominational Christian community. We value our multi-generational church family who love and server each other, our local community in Judea, the wider community in Tauranga and many beyond our shores.
Kōrero mō te tūranga, Ko wai koe - About the Role, About You
We believe the role of a pastor is to equip us to do works of service as outlined in Ephesians 4:11-12: “So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up”.
Our community is looking for a pastor who embodies the following characteristics:
A servant-hearted leader who:
• empowers others through effective delegation and leads with empathy.
• as a shepherd, can guide people from various backgrounds to foster an inclusive
• environment where everyone feels valued.
A strong connector who:
• excels at building relationships
• as an encourager, speaks life into others with grace, compassion and love
A disciple of Christ who:
• demonstrates wisdom, careful thought, judgement and maturity of faith.
• discerns the voice of the Holy Spirit and follows the teachings of Jesus.
• Is committed to ongoing learning, growing deeper in the knowledge of the Word.
A person with experience who:
• has theological training through a recognised institution.
• in a pastoral and leadership role as part of a team.
This is a salaried full-time position (based on 40 hours/week). Any arrangements to meet this expectation will be discussed with the appropriate candidate.
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply
For additional information please email: vacancies@lifezone.church
To arrange a preliminary confidential conversation please call Lifezone office: 07 571 6525 or email: vacancies@lifezone.church
Lifezone office is attended between 9am and 3pm, Monday to Thursday.
SENIOR PASTOR - BIRKENHEAD COMMUNITY CHURCH
Birkenhead Community Church is a Bible-believing, community-engaged Christian church on Auckland’s North Shore. We are a multi-cultural, multi-generational community of Christian believers with a vision of ‘Loving God, Offering Hope’. As a church, we see the way Jesus lived as the perfect example to base our lives on. His example drives our vision as a church, to be a group of believers reaching out to our community.
The Senior Pastor, as a member of the eldership team, shares the responsibility for leadership and care of our Church community. You will be gifted in the areas of church leadership, public preaching and teaching, and pastoral ministry. You are an effective leader and communicator with a Christ-centred, evangelistic heart, and a desire to see the Good News of Jesus Christ shared with the community. You will have strong church and ministry experience, preferably within the CCCNZ/Open Brethren movement context, or a close alignment to the beliefs, values, and practices inherent in our movement.
Applications and enquires can be made in confidence to Chris Broadbent at chris@avodahhr.co.nz
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.
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 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.
Email Enquiries:
office@cccnz.nz
Media Enquiries:
media@cccnz.nz
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
DONATIONS
Account details:
Christian Community
Churches of New Zealand Trust:
02-0719-0220311-000
