VICAR, All Saints Anglican Parish
Palmerston North
All Saints Anglican Parish, based in the centre of Palmerston North city, is seeking a Vicar to manage and lead its Anglican parish in the Manawatu.
The position is full-time with a stipend, plus it has the added benefits of a parish house being available, along with allowances including book and petrol expenses.
The parish consists of seven congregations in three different churches spread across the city, with an electoral roll of 367 and pastoral roll of 535 (as at Dec 2024).
It is supported by a leadership team of 12, which includes 6 ordained priests, with some of the team being stipendiary, and a strong vestry headed by two wardens.
The congregations at each of the churches have dedicated parishioners with, in some cases, large numbers of families and a growing youth presence, who support the varied activities and functions at each site. With a strong sense of community, opportunities to socialise are always well attended.
Significant scope in this diverse and vibrant environment exists for the new leader to make a real impact by building on the existing strengths within the parish and treating each new challenge that arises as an opportunity for the Parish to continue working towards fulfilling its Mission and Vision statements in an assured and dynamic way.
VISION
A community which follows Jesus, spreading grace, hope, and love throughout our city and beyond through enduring mission and God’s transforming love.
MISSION
Following Jesus, forming community and transforming cities.
Skills and attributes required
Having a Pastoral heart for God’s people and be able to guide and encourage them in their spiritual growth and desire to follow Jesus.
Ability to manage, motivate and lead the experienced and passionate leadership team, plus key parishioners, towards fulfilling and living our Mission and Vision statements.
To develop, nurture and build effective teams throughout the parish to support the leadership team and varied parish ministries, including our youth initiatives.
Use personality, passion, and skill to lead, retain and attract new members to the All Saints family within this large parish format.
Be passionate about reaching out and building relationships with those in outside communities and commit to expanding our mission initiatives.
More information, including the All Saints Profile, is available on https://www.allsaintspn.org.nz/. or by emailing paul@anglicanmovement.nz
If you are sensing a call to be our next vicar, please send a covering letter and CV. to the Bishop’s Executive Assistant, Revd Paul Carey (paul@anglicanmmovement.nz) by 4:30 pm Friday 18 July.
