About the role

We wish to appoint a person with suitable knowledge, skills and life experience to support safe ministry in our Diocese in a key Diocesan role.

Key responsibilities

• Developing policies and procedures for safeguarding children and youth work

• Developing and circulating guidance and resources to promote safeguarding

• Organising Safe Ministry and Boundaries Training

• Organising other training and regular meetings as required

• Networking with clergy and lay licensed ministers with a focus on safeguarding and related Health & Safety matters

• Working collaboratively with the Diocesan Under 40s Ministry Team

• Responding to safeguarding, and related Health & Safety emergencies and questions

• Processing regular police vetting for all diocesan clergy

About you

• An appreciation for the Christian and Anglican contexts for ministry and mission; familiarity with Anglican ministry will be an advantage

• Competency and prior experience in working with children and/or youth, education and in health, and an understanding of Christian theology

• Relevant qualifications

• A full driver's license

• Right to work in New Zealand

• Willing to undertake police vetting