Associate Pastor (Multigenerational)

Associate Pastor (Multigenerational) – Whangārei Central Baptist Church
Are you passionate about building community, and supporting people of all ages to grow in faith together? At Whangārei Central Baptist Church, we are seeking a full-time Associate Pastor to lead and develop a church-wide vision for multigenerational discipleship.

You are:

• A committed follower of Jesus with a vibrant and growing faith.
• Spiritually and emotionally mature, with a heart for pastoral care, connection, and discipleship across generations.
• A natural team builder who knows how to support and grow volunteer capacity.

You will:

• Lead and support our church’s Pastoral Care Ministry Team.
• Oversee and build capacity within our Children’s Ministry Team, ensuring a safe, gospel-centred environment for children and families.
• Plan and lead at least six worship services annually, in collaboration with the Lead Pastor and Worship Coordinator.
• Foster intentional relationships and shared faith practices across all age groups.
• Be a visible and caring presence in the church and wider community, working primarily from the church office.

To be considered for this role, you will need the following:

• New Zealand Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or unrestricted right to live and work in New Zealand.
• Alignment with the ethos and theological convictions of the Baptist Churches of New Zealand, as it is written in our Constitution.
• Registration with the Baptist Union of New Zealand (or a willingness to pursue registration).
• Ability to pass NZ Police Vetting and adhere to WCBC’s Safe Church and Child Protection Policies.
• Preferably, ministry or theological training, experience in children/family ministry, and strong pastoral and leadership skills.

If you would like to find out more regarding this position, or to request a full position description, please email: search@whangareicbc.org.nz