Vacancies
National Youth Facilitator
Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia (Tikanga Pākehā)
Are you passionate about developing leaders and seeing young people grow as disciples of Jesus Christ?
Tikanga Pākehā is seeking a National Youth Facilitator to encourage, equip, and connect those leading youth ministry across the Anglican Church. This nationally significant role exists to support diocesan youth leaders and practitioners, strengthen networks of encouragement and collaboration, foster relationships across our Three Tikanga Church, and advocate for the faith formation of younger generations.
At its heart, this role is about investing in people. We are seeking a relational leader who can mentor and encourage youth ministry leaders, help identify and develop emerging leaders, facilitate training opportunities, share effective ministry practice, and strengthen the confidence, resilience, and effectiveness of those serving young people throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
The successful applicant will:
The preferred appointment is full-time (1.0 FTE), though applications for a flexible appointment of not less than 0.8 FTE will be considered. The role may be based anywhere in Aotearoa New Zealand and includes regular travel, with an expectation of engaging personally with each diocese each year.
Download the job advertisement here.
Applications close Friday 9th October 2026.
For a role description and application information, please contact Rev Kat Maxwell (Tikanga Pākehā Administrator) at [email protected]
Are you passionate about developing leaders and seeing young people grow as disciples of Jesus Christ?
Tikanga Pākehā is seeking a National Youth Facilitator to encourage, equip, and connect those leading youth ministry across the Anglican Church. This nationally significant role exists to support diocesan youth leaders and practitioners, strengthen networks of encouragement and collaboration, foster relationships across our Three Tikanga Church, and advocate for the faith formation of younger generations.
At its heart, this role is about investing in people. We are seeking a relational leader who can mentor and encourage youth ministry leaders, help identify and develop emerging leaders, facilitate training opportunities, share effective ministry practice, and strengthen the confidence, resilience, and effectiveness of those serving young people throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
The successful applicant will:
- Bring significant experience in youth ministry and leadership development.
- Demonstrate spiritual maturity, wisdom, and a commitment to Anglican faith and mission.
- Have a proven ability to encourage, coach, mentor, and develop leaders.
- Build strong networks and partnerships across dioceses and the Three Tikanga, particularly with Tikanga Mâori.
- Bring vision and initiative to help strengthen and renew youth ministry across the Church.
The preferred appointment is full-time (1.0 FTE), though applications for a flexible appointment of not less than 0.8 FTE will be considered. The role may be based anywhere in Aotearoa New Zealand and includes regular travel, with an expectation of engaging personally with each diocese each year.
Download the job advertisement here.
Applications close Friday 9th October 2026.
For a role description and application information, please contact Rev Kat Maxwell (Tikanga Pākehā Administrator) at [email protected]
