Part time position, 20 hours per week
Tira Tūhāhā Prison Chaplaincy Aotearoa • Remote, Remote • Posted June 19, 2026
About the Role
- Can you help us show the love of God inside the prison walls?
- Are you willing to support all prisoners with a non‑judgmental 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?
We welcome applications from all denominations/churches.
You will have the opportunity to journey with prisoners as they encounter the challenges of prison life and separation from loved ones and whānau.
Role Priorities
We need someone who has a deep faith, pastoral experience and who has some knowledge of te reo and tikanga Māori. 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 Christian ministry and pastoral counselling ex...