• Can you help us show the love of God inside the prison walls? 
• Are you willing to support all prisoners with a non-judgemental heart? 
• Will you support Ara Poutama Aotearoa’s goal of keeping communities safe and changing lives? 
• Can you use your ministry skills to coordinate religious services and provide pastoral support? 

You will have the opportunity to journey with prisoners as they encounter the challenges of prison life and separation from loved ones and whanau. 

Role Priorities 

We need someone who has a deep faith, pastoral experience and who has knowledge of te reo and Tikanga. You must be confident in providing group and individual services, pastoral support, as well as leading and coordinating volunteers. Experience working with mental health issues would be advantageous. 

Significant ministry and pastoral counselling experience are required for the role, as is an appropriate level of mental and physical agility.  

Your ability to be adaptable and flexible is important, and you will preferably either have a formal theological qualification or have made significant progress towards one 

Good IT aptitude is essential, with the ability to use Office 365 (experience using SharePoint will be advantageous).  

Interested?  

Please download our application form and the job description  and apply through SEEK, attaching your resume and the application form to your submission. 

To be considered for this position, you must already have the right to live and work in NZ. The appointment is subject to an acceptable church commendation, a drug and criminal record check, and obtaining approval for prison access. 

Closing date:  Tuesday 11th April 2023.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Arii Taimataora, Regional Manager, phone DDI 03 344 6873 or mobile 027 284 2173, email arii.taimataora@prisonchaplaincy.org.nz.