Wātea Mahi - Staff Vacancies
Vacancies
The Bishop and his departments employ a range of specialists in many different areas. Similarly, our parishes employ staff for administrative and other purposes.
If you would like to place a relevant employment notice on this website, please contact Leanne Killgour, Leader People Support & Development.
Accountant – Graduate Role
The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Accounting Manager and the Chief Financial Officer with operational leadership for the financial management of the Catholic Diocese of Auckland (CDA) and its related entities. This role will suit a recent graduate of an accounting degree/qualification.
You will be responsible for ensuring all financial reporting requirements and imperatives are delivered accurately and add value to the organisation. You will provide accurate, timely, and relevant statutory and monthly management reporting information for entities which ensures the Diocese both fully meets its statutory requirements and to support the Diocese in the achievement of its strategic goals.
You will be responsible for:
- Assistance with the operational responsibility for the management of finances and reporting of the CDA and its related entities
- Liaison and reporting to the respective entities
- Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliation for the smaller entities and assistance with monthly balance sheet reconciliations of Chancery
- Assistance with monthly management reports for entities
- Reviewing, checking of coding and releasing of payments
- GST preparation for the respective entitles and GST compliance
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree or relevant tertiary qualification (Accounting)
- Intention to start studying for achieving membership of a professional accounting institute (CAANZ)
- Financial reporting compliance under relevant accounting standard
- Strong accounting knowledge
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience using financial systems, preferably MYOB Advanced
- Team Player
- Strong attention to detail
- Good organizational skills, deadline driven and able to self-manage
- Strong communication skills (written and oral)
- Excellent analytical skills including modelling and advanced Excel skills
- Proven ability to work with people in developing successful working relationships
- Intellectual curiosity
- An understanding and empathy with the ethos of the Roman Catholic Church.
To view the full position description, please click here and to download an application form, please click here.
Please send cover letter, CV and application form to Leanne Killgour, People & Support Manager, [email protected].
Applications close 12 April 2024.
Ministries to Young People – University Ministry Coordinator
Are you a self-motivated relationship-builder who can be the driving force behind a new project? Are you looking for a role where you can make a meaningful positive impact in the lives of young adults?
We’re looking for someone who answers “Yes!” to become our full-time University Ministry Coordinator. You’ll be part of a tight-knit team implementing a bold new strategy for ministry to young people in the Diocese of Auckland.
This role has 3 key objectives:
- To launch and coordinate a new strategy for ministry to university students across multiple campuses.
- To deliver an engaging calendar of events, reaching out to university students, building community and providing formation.
- Ensuring that university students in the Diocese are pastorally support and connected to local Catholic faith communities.
The ideal candidate for this role will:
- Be self-motivated, with demonstrated success in project planning and implementation.
- Be relationship-oriented, demonstrating ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, university students, and external stakeholders.
- Be well organised, demonstrating capacity to create and adhere to project management systems in the context of complex and fast-paced projects.
- Be available to work 8-16 hours per week in the evening and/or during the weekend, as required.
For the full position description, click here and to download an application form, click here.
Please send cover letter, application form and CV to Leanne Killgour, People & Support Manager, [email protected].
Northland Region Corrections Facility - Ngawha - Catholic Prison Chaplaincy
We are seeking to employ a suitably qualified person to work as a member of the Tira Tūhāhā Prison Chaplaincy Aotearoa Chaplaincy Team, which delivers Ecumenical Chaplaincy services to men in prison at the Northland Region Corrections Facility. The position is a permanent part-time position, 20 hours per week – days to be determined but with the expectation of some Sundays per month for Sunday Services.
The Catholic Prison Chaplaincy service is a separate but integrated ministry which promotes and shares the Gospel message, provides for the celebration of the Sacraments, and provides pastoral care, counsel and support.
The role requires a special combination of experience, skill, formation, and personal qualities. Applicants will come from a committed Catholic ministry background, should demonstrate a personal faith commitment, relevant pastoral formation and experience, a high level of personal maturity and judgement, a resilient personality and success in working in teams. Training and support are available for the right candidate.
Applicants should note that the successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment screening required by the Diocese and the Department of Corrections.
To view the position description please Click here and to download an application form, please Click here.
If you wish to obtain further information regarding this important Ministry please contact John Metherell, Prison & Hospital Chaplaincy Diocesan Pastoral Coordinator - email: [email protected].
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 5pm 5 April 2024
Please send a cover letter, application form and CV to Leanne Killgour, People & Support Manager, [email protected].
Social Worker
Catholic Social Services Auckland – Graduates Welcome
Catholic Social Services is a faith-based organisation, founded by Catholic Social teaching. Catholic Social Services integrates the Catholic Diocese of Auckland’s mission and values into their work practices with their mission being “Christ’s compassion in our communities addressing social and personal need”. Catholic Social Services provides Social Work, Counselling and Pacific Living without Violence services across the Diocese of Auckland – supporting families and individuals who are in crisis, affected by social issues and family violence, by providing guidance, advocacy, and intervention.
We are seeking a person who is passionate about working with people and ensuring the needs of clients and their families are fully met. Someone who is willing to work both independently and as part of a team and someone who is willing to build community networks and work closing with other agencies and our parishes. These roles are based in our Otara Office.
The role’s key function is to assist with fulfilling the contractual obligations to MSD/Oranga Tamariki, by responding to Family Harm referrals.
Applicants must have:
- A Social Work qualification, or finishing one, that is recognised by the New Zealand Association of Social Workers Registration Board.
- Registered with the New Zealand Association of Social Workers Registration Board or if a graduate happy to work towards this.
- Proven experience in social work with individuals and Whanau and commitment to quality social services provision to whanau.
- Advocacy in support of whanau and individuals’ human rights e.g. access to housing and general social support.
- Experience of working in the area of family violence and individuals and whanau with complex needs and confidence in ability to assess both safety and risk.
- A commitment to bi-cultural and multi-cultural Aotearoa New Zealand and experience in working alongside Māori and Pasifika people.
- A commitment to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- A current full driver’s license.
- Empathy with and commitment to upholding the values of the Catholic Church would be an advantage
Please send a cover letter, application form and CV to Leanne Killgour, Leader People Support & Development: [email protected].
To view the full job description, please click here and to download an application form, please click here. For more information on Catholic Social Services please visit www.cssauckland.org.nz.