Location: Otaki, New Zealand

The Anglican Parish of Otaki, a strongly bi-cultural rural town on the Kapiti Coast, is seeking a dedicated and passionate priest to join our community.

The successful candidate will be committed to our parish vision and interested in continuing the work already underway.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Lead and inspire our congregation through regular worship and pastoral care.

·         Encourage all to develop our relationship with the Risen Christ.

·         Support our vibrant and energetic families, children, and young person ministries.

·         Actively participate in social justice and community engagement initiatives.

·         Foster relationships with other parishes and churches, particularly Rangiātea.

·         Encourage and disciple lay leadership within the parish.

This is a part-time position with a 0.4 stipend.  The position comes with the use of a four-bedroom vicarage on the church grounds.

Applicants must be Anglican priests currently in good standing with their present bishop in the Anglican Communion, who already have the right to work in New Zealand and are willing to undertake Police vetting

About the congregation

We are an intentionally prayerful community, a worshipful family that makes a difference in our community. We are inspired and led by the Holy Spirit and the Word of God. We celebrate God's love at work in us as we journey with Jesus. We are an intergenerational, welcoming congregation, supporting each other and sensitive to each other's needs. We are recognized as living our faith through social justice and community engagement and are seen as a core part of the wider community.

We have a very specific focus on ministering to at-risk children in Otaki and support the Diocesan commitment to social housing and creating missional communities.

To find out more

For more information, please contact Paul Carey, Deacon for Administration, in the Bishop’s Office, paul@anglicanmovement.nz for the Parish Profile.