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.
Catholic Diocese of Auckland
Justice and Peace Desk, Social Impact & Communications
Social Impact & Communications seeks an enthusiastic committed person to work as Executive Secretary of the Diocesan Justice and Peace Commission to promote, encourage and support justice and peace initiatives in the Diocese.
The Commission promotes understanding of Catholic social teaching and action for social justice. The Executive Secretary ensures the smooth functioning of the Commission, its eight Committees and Parish Social Justice Animators.
You will need excellent relational, writing and analytical skills; be committed to the ministry of the Catholic Church with an understanding of its teachings and structures; an understanding of the Bi-cultural commitment of the Diocese; have appreciation of the cultural diversity of the Diocese; an understanding of legislative processes in all levels of the NZ Government; an excellent communicator; willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, Saturdays and Sundays.
A Masters qualification in Theology is desirable, at a minimum a Bachelor of Theology or equivalent qualifications and credentials.
The position is full time, but there is some flexibility around this.
To view the position description, please click here and to download and application form, please click here.
To apply, please send a covering letter, CV and application to Leanne Killgour, People & Support Manager email: [email protected].
Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 24 May 2023.
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]
Ministries to Young People - Local Ministry and Administration Support
Are you a self-motivated relationship-builder who is passionate about empowering young people to succeed? Are you looking for a role where you can make a meaningful positive impact in local Catholic communities?
We’re looking for someone who answers “Yes!” to become our full-time Local Ministry and Administration Support person. You’ll be part of a tight-knit team implementing a bold new strategy for ministry to young people in the Diocese of Auckland.
The role has three key objectives:
- Providing support to local Catholic communities (parishes, grassroots ministries, and ethnic chaplaincies) in the Diocese so that they can form young leaders and establish thriving ministries to young people.
- Establishing and growing a dynamic group of volunteers to help take ministry events and initiatives to the next level.
- Carrying out essential administrative work, empowering our team to do ministry that is efficient and effective.
The ideal candidate for this role:
- Be self-motivated, with demonstrated ability to empower young leaders.
- Be relationship-orientated, demonstrating ability to build positive relationships with key stakeholders in local communities.
- 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]
Social Workers – 2 Roles
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 two people 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.
Parish Secretary
Our Lady of Lourdes Glen Eden is currently seeking a highly capable and motivated Parish Secretary for 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 1.30pm.
They are seeking a talented person able to ensure the effective and efficient day to day running of our Parish office and to support the Parish Priest.
This is a varied role and responsibilities include:
- Reception
- Secretarial services and office administration
- Parish Newsletter
- Accounts (MYOB)
- Managing parish website
Applicants should have relevant administration and basic accounting experience, excellent communication skills – both written and oral, proficient computer skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher, website updating and MYOB accounting and payroll software (preferably) or similar. Good organisational skills with strong attention to detail are required for this role.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.
Apply by submitting CV and covering letter to Parish Priest email [email protected]
