NextGen Pastor

About the role:

Due to the departure of a valued team member, we have the exciting opportunity for a Generations Pastor to join our team based in Dunedin.

As our NextGen Pastor, you will provide both visionary and hands-on leadership across all ministry to children, youth and families (ages 0 to 19). This is a role for someone who is genuinely passionate about the next generation, building a thriving team, shaping discipleship pathways, and walking alongside young people and their families as they grow in faith.

Your responsibilities include:

• Leading, developing and supporting the pastoral team responsible for ministry across all age groups from 0 to 19, including children's ministry, youth and families. 

• Recruiting, training and empowering volunteer leaders across the Generations ministry. 

• Developing and implementing an engaging, age-appropriate discipleship pathway for children and young people. 

• Championing a culture where families are equipped and supported to nurture faith at home. 

• Providing pastoral oversight and care to young people and their families, escalating where specialist support is needed. 

• Ensuring all ministry activities are carried out in accordance with Elim Church NZ safeguarding policies and relevant government requirements. 

• Contributing to the Senior Management Team's strategic planning and broader church direction. 

• Preaching and MCing as required, including in all-ages settings.

As the successful candidate, you will have:

• A committed and growing faith, with a genuine love for children, young people and families. 

• Demonstrated experience leading and developing ministry teams, ideally in a children's, youth or families’ context. 

• Experience recruiting and motivating volunteers. 

• Current knowledge of best practice safeguarding standards for ministry with minors. 

• Formal training in Theology, Youth Work, Education or a related discipline (preferred). 

• Strong leadership, communication and relational skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team. 

• A current police/background check, or willingness to obtain one. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Planning Centre Online.

We pride ourselves on our supportive and collaborative team culture, and we are looking for someone who shares our values and is committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients.

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Part Time - 0.6-.08 FTE

Please forward your CV and cover letter by 1st August to office@elimdunedin.com. 

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Applications close on 3rd August 2026.