Community Development (Community Services & Development) Full time Whanau Mercy Ministries Trust, a charitable trust within the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand, is seeking a Formation & Development Lead. This pivotal role involves developing and implementing formation, governance, and leadership development strategies across our ministries, including education, health, and community services.
The ministries (or works) of WMM are:
Education - St Mary's College Auckland; Carmel College Auckland; St Mary's College Wellington and St Catherine's College Wellington working together under Whanau Mercy Education Limited; Villa Maria Christchurch; and Te Ngakau Kotahi Ltd (the Mercy Collective common property maintenance/development pool for the 5 Mercy Colleges) Health - Mercy Hospital Dunedin; and Te Korowai Atawhai Mercy Hospice Auckland Community Development - Te Waipuna Puawai – Auckland; Mercy Villas – Upper Hutt, and Coolock Cottages - Dunedin Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and implementation of formation and development strategies for the group Collaborate with ministry leaders to identify and address formation and development needs Deliver cross-ministry programmes for governance, leadership, and mission development Foster strong relationships within the organisation and with external networks Skills & Qualifications: Commitment to Catholic values and practices Relevant qualification in theology or a related field Minimum 5 years' experience in leadership or governance Strong communication, organisational, and relationship-building skills WMM recognises that applicants may not be able to demonstrate all the skills, knowledge, and experience in all items listed in the position description. Applicants should be reassured that professional development will be a core requirement for the successful applicant and cover any agreed development areas.
Apply today to lead impactful programmes that develop governance and leadership capacity in our ministries.
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