Next Gen Youth Ministry Leader

Haines Attract for The Salvation Army; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 64,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TSA leave

Counselling services

Flu vaccinations

Professional Development

Discounted Medical Insurance

TSA discount card

Free carparking

Job summary

The Salvation Army Wellington region is seeking a full-time Children’s/Next Gen Worker to develop and lead opportunities for tamariki and rangatahi to connect, grow, and thrive in their faith. A NZQA Level 5 qualification or two years ministry experience supports this role.

You will recruit volunteers, partner with teams, and build relationships that create belonging while guiding young people in their discipleship journey. Salary $64,000–$67,000 NZD, 37.5 hours per week, Wellington location.

Qualifications

• NZQA Level 5 qualification in a relevant field OR two years ministry experience.
• Legal entitlement to work in Aotearoa New Zealand.
• A strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Connection to The Salvation Army.
• A passion for working with young people.
• Support for Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Commitment to ongoing development in next gen ministry.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and build a team of volunteers who work together and care cooperatively for tamariki and rangatahi.
• Work with others to develop a long-term plan for next gen ministry.
• Developing intentional, supportive relationships with tamariki and rangatahi that foster belonging and encourage growth and development.
• Working to see tamariki and rangatahi make decisions to follow Jesus and growing in their discipleship journey.
• Leading programmes for tamariki and rangatahi that outwork the Salvation Army community's mission and Next Gen strategy.
• Establish and foster appropriate internal and external relationships to enable connection and collaboration.
• Attend and journey with tamariki and rangatahi at camps and events, being fully present and engaged in their experience.

Skills

People skills

Administrative skills

Volunteer management

Relational skills

Education

NZQA Level 5 qualification

Ministry experience (2+ years)

Job description

The Salvation Army Wellington region is seeking a full-time Children’s/Next Gen Worker to develop and lead opportunities for tamariki and rangatahi to connect, grow, and thrive in their faith. A NZQA Level 5 qualification or two years ministry experience supports this role.

You will recruit volunteers, partner with teams, and build relationships that create belonging while guiding young people in their discipleship journey. Salary $64,000–$67,000 NZD, 37.5 hours per week, Wellington location.