About the Role
The Vicar will provide spiritual leadership, pastoral care, and missional direction across our parish. This is a full‑time position that includes a well-maintained vicarage located on-site, adjacent to All Saints’ Church.
You will lead a ministry team of laity and clergy supporting:
Sunday worship at All Saints’ (8am traditional; 10am family service with children’s ministry)
Mid‑week services, including Morning Prayer and Wednesday Holy Communion
Monthly worship at St Michael’s, Puketapu
Seasonal and commemorative services, including ANZAC Day and Christmas Eve at St George’s, Crownthorpe
Community engagement, outreach, and parish events
Pastoral care for parishioners and the wider community
Leadership development among lay leaders and ministry volunteers
We Offer
A full‑time stipended position
A well‑maintained vicarage on site
A supportive Vestry and ministry team
A parish eager to welcome new leadership
The opportunity to shape the next chapter of mission and ministry in a thriving Hawke’s Bay community.
Taradale Anglican is a diverse and active parish with:
• A strong sense of whānau and belonging
• A commitment to serving our community through acts of love and generosity
• Multiple congregations offering varied worship styles
• A growing calendar of events and ministries
• A desire to deepen discipleship and expand community outreach
Our facilities include All Saints’ Church, a parish office, modern community spaces, and the vicarage, all located in the heart of Taradale.
Requirements
We seek a Vicar who:
Is grounded in Anglican faith and practice
Is relational, approachable, and able to connect across generations
Values both traditional and contemporary worship expressions
Has a heart for mission and community engagement
Encourages discipleship, hospitality, and generosity
Brings energy, creativity, and a collaborative spirit
Is comfortable leading a parish with multiple worshipping communities
Enquiries and applications can be made to the Bishop's Office, Diocese of Waiapu. email: sandra.gifkins@waiapu.com.
Applications close 31 July 2026