Camp Director

Lead with purpose. Serve with excellence. Make a lasting impact.

Keswick Christian Camp is seeking a passionate, visionary Camp Director to be the operational and spiritual leader of our Christ-centred ministry. If you are a gifted leader with strong business acumen, a servant heart, and a deep commitment to Christian hospitality, this is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a much-loved camp that serves churches, schools, families, sports teams, and conventions across New Zealand.

About the Role
As Camp Director, you will oversee day-to-day operations, financial performance, staff leadership, and the guest experience. You will champion Keswick’s Christian vision while driving sustainable growth in occupancy, revenue, and facility utilisation — including our Airbnb/short-term accommodation offering.

You will ensure Keswick remains a vibrant place of relaxation, community, and spiritual inspiration while building a thriving, sustainable future for the camp.

• Key Responsibilities
  Spiritual & Visionary Leadership: Champion the Christian vision and values of Keswick through servant-hearted leadership. Foster a biblical culture and provide spiritual encouragement to staff, volunteers, and guests.
  Strategic & Operational Excellence: Implement the strategic plan, deliver strong operational outcomes, and maintain excellent relationships with the Keswick Council and Committees.
  Financial Performance: Drive occupancy, profitability, and revenue growth through smart pricing, business development, targeted marketing, and diversifying income streams (including addressing seasonal challenges like February).
  Team Leadership: Build and develop a high-performing staff team. Prioritise professional growth, wellbeing, and a healthy, spiritually enriching work environment.
  Guest Experience & Operations: Oversee accommodation, catering, bookings, facilities maintenance, health & safety, and deliver exceptional hospitality rooted in Christ-like care.
  Business Development: Build strong partnerships with churches, schools, Christian networks, activity providers, and tourism operators to increase bookings and community engagement.
  Major Events: Provide key operational leadership and support for the Summer and Easter Conventions.
  Governance & Risk: Ensure strong compliance, risk management, and transparent reporting to Council.

• What You’ll Bring

A mature Christian faith with a clear personal testimony and alignment with Keswick’s evangelical ethos.
Proven leadership experience in operational management, preferably in camps, hospitality, conference centres, or Christian ministry settings.
Strong business and financial skills — able to drive revenue growth while stewarding resources well.
Excellent people leadership and team-building capabilities.
Experience in guest experience, facilities management, and health & safety.
A proactive, entrepreneurial approach to business development and marketing.
Strong communication, governance, and stakeholder management skills.
Willingness to live on-site (or very nearby) and embrace the camp lifestyle.

• Why Join Keswick?

Be part of a meaningful Christian ministry that impacts lives for generations.
Lead a beautiful camp facility with a rich history and strong sense of community.
Enjoy a unique lifestyle role with on-site living in a stunning location.
Work with supportive governance and dedicated staff and volunteers.
Opportunity to blend operational excellence with genuine spiritual leadership.

This is more than a job — it’s a calling.

For more information, A more detailed job description is available on request.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your Christian journey, relevant experience, and why you believe God may be calling you to this role.