Performance Management guidance

This guide has been prepared to assist clergy and vestries who employ staff (not contractors) within local mission units across the Diocese. Whether you're managing a church administrator, cleaner, youth worker, or other parish employee, you have an important responsibility to support your staff to perform well in their roles and to address any performance concerns that arise in a fair and constructive manner.

Many clergy and vestry members find themselves in employment management roles without prior experience in this area, and this guide is designed to provide you with clear, practical information on how to manage staff performance effectively while meeting your legal obligations under New Zealand employment law.

The aim of performance management is to support employees to succeed in their roles through clear communication, appropriate support, and fair processes.

This guide will take you step-by-step through informal and formal performance management processes, explain your legal responsibilities, and provide practical examples relevant to common mission unit roles.

Download the Performance Management Guide (pdf.)

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Misconduct & Disciplinary Overview

This guide provides an overview of misconduct and disciplinary matters for vestries who employ staff in mission units. It explains key concepts, outlines the general approach, and clarifies when to seek specialist advice.

Download the Misconduct & Disciplinary Overview (pdf.)

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Ministry Standards & Complaints

The Anglican Church in Aotearoa New Zealand and Polynesia expects very high standards of behaviour from all its ministers and authorised leaders.

See the Ministry Standards and Complaints page for more information

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