Vicar - Upper Clutha Parish, Central Otago

Vicar - Upper Clutha Parish, Central Otago Diocese of Dunedin - Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia The Bishop of Dunedin invites applications for the role of Vicar - Upper Clutha Parish, Central Otago, a full-time stipendiary position. Candidate Profile is able and keen to lead and cultivate strong, capable ministry, among both the local ministry team(s) and the larger parish communities - someone who is committed to working collegially and collaboratively; is an effective communicator, who can preach the Gospel with confidence, compassion, and humour; has good “people” skills; is approachable and an adept listener; is empathetic; has a strong commitment to inclusion and inclusivity (in relation to aspects of people’s identity, including race, gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, different abilities); and is at ease, and willing to foster relationships, with young people and children; is comfortable with various traditions and expressions of Anglicanism; will help to foster stronger links between the parish’s three faith communities, and will participate readily in local intra- and interfaith events; has the energy to travel between the churches, to visit parishioners, and to initiate and institute new, fresh approaches, even when there may be some resistance to change; has a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to the use of Te Reo; is a person of prayer, with an evident personal spirituality, and who has strategies to sustain their ministry and well-being; Is in good standing with their Bishop. Terms Start Date: By negotiation - possible start late 2026/early 2027 Type: Full-time stipendiary Initial Term: 3 years, with expectation of extension Location: Wanaka, Central Otago Clergy housing is available The Closing date is 5pm, Monday 7 September 2026. Applicants should be Anglican priests in good standing with their current bishop, already have the right to work in New Zealand and be willing to undertake Police vetting. For Further Information, Please Visit https://www.ucangparish.co.nz/ and www.calledsouth.org.nz #J-18808-Ljbffr