Chaplain
Closing Date: 20/03/2026
130 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga
Permanent / Full Time
Saint Kentigern College
- Values-led, Presbyterian education community.
- Flexible options considered: full-time, part-time, or shared/team ministry.
- College-based role supporting chaplaincy across the wider Saint Kentigern
About Saint Kentigern
Saint Kentigern is a leader among independent schools in Australasia, providing a high-quality values-based Presbyterian education for students aged 3–18.
We are a values-based learning community focused on academic excellence, student wellbeing and service to others.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Chaplaincy, you will work as part of the Chaplaincy team to provide Christian ministry and spiritual pastoral care for our school community.
You will contribute to pastoral care and wellbeing, and help deliver age-appropriate faith development for students (Years 1–13, but with a particular focus on our College age students).
The role includes leading chapel services and special services as required, and teaching Christian Education at the College in alignment with the agreed curriculum.
Skills & experience
· Holds a Bachelor of Theology (or similar); teaching qualification preferred.
· Has ministry/pastoral experience (preference for nationally ordained Presbyterian minister).
· Builds trust easily with young people and adults, and brings strong pastoral skills.
· Can lead worship and communicate clearly in chapel and community settings.
· Is empathic, resilient, organised and a collaborative team player.
How to apply
Applications are to be submitted online using the vacancy link provided and are to comprise a covering letter and current CV (including the names of at least two referees). Please do not email your application. We encourage you to provide your covering letter as a video outlining your particular reasons for applying for this role.
Applications close Friday the 20th of March 2026.
Please visit https://www.saintkentigern.com/careers to find out more about working with us.
Please note, to be considered you must meet the above criteria and be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.
Saint Kentigern is a leader among independent schools in Australasia, providing a high-quality values-based Presbyterian education for students aged 3–18.
We are a values-based learning community focused on academic excellence, student wellbeing and service to others.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Chaplaincy, you will work as part of the Chaplaincy team to provide Christian ministry and spiritual pastoral care for our school community.
You will contribute to pastoral care and wellbeing, and help deliver age-appropriate faith development for students (Years 1–13, but with a particular focus on our College age students).
The role includes leading chapel services and special services as required, and teaching Christian Education at the College in alignment with the agreed curriculum.
Skills & experience
· Holds a Bachelor of Theology (or similar); teaching qualification preferred.
· Has ministry/pastoral experience (preference for nationally ordained Presbyterian minister).
· Builds trust easily with young people and adults, and brings strong pastoral skills.
· Can lead worship and communicate clearly in chapel and community settings.
· Is empathic, resilient, organised and a collaborative team player.
How to apply
Applications are to be submitted online using the vacancy link provided and are to comprise a covering letter and current CV (including the names of at least two referees). Please do not email your application. We encourage you to provide your covering letter as a video outlining your particular reasons for applying for this role.
Applications close Friday the 20th of March 2026.
Please visit https://www.saintkentigern.com/careers to find out more about working with us.
Please note, to be considered you must meet the above criteria and be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.