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Events and Communications Coordinator

Do you love keeping projects organised and people well informed? In this role as Events and Communications Coordinator at Arise, you’ll help bring together the details that make big events successful, while ensuring clear and timely communication across our church. This is a role for someone who thrives on both organisation and creativity, bringing excellence and clarity to everything they do.

ABOUT YOU

To be a successful candidate for this role, you will have:

• Experience coordinating events and/or managing communications (professional or volunteer)
• Strong organisational and time management skills, able to juggle multiple projects and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt for different audiences
• A collaborative, team-focused approach with the ability to support and encourage others
• Proficiency in using digital tools and platforms (e.g., social media, email marketing, booking systems, SharePoint)

Additionally, we would prefer the candidate to:

• Hold a relevant qualification in Events Management, Communications, Marketing, or a related field

ROLE DETAILS

Location: Wellington

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Reports to: General Manager (with dotted line to Event Owners)

This is a permanent position.

If this role interests you or if you have any questions, we’d love to hear from you. The Job Description is available on request.

Please submit your CV, along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this position. Email your application to jobs@arisechurch.com.

Applications close EOD Sunday, 3rd November 2025.

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Young Adults Team Leader (Dunedin)

Our Dunedin location has an incredible history of a thriving Young Adults ministry. It’s been a place where leaders have been developed, universities have been reached, and where many lives have been transformed through salvation and discipleship. This age group remains a key part of our church’s mission, and we’re committed to investing in it.

If you’re passionate, faith-filled, and eager to make a impact alongside an amazing team, we’d love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Young Adults Team Leader oversees and leads the Young Adult age group for Dunedin. They are responsible for the leadership and discipleship of the Young Adults in the Dunedin Campus.

Additionally, this role collaborates with the wider campus team to see the success of Life Groups, the integration of new people and the pastoral care of our Young Adults. There is a special focus on university outreach – helping young adults who are new to our city, find a place to belong.

ABOUT YOU

To be a successful candidate for this role, you will have:

• Proven leadership ability, ideally experience in leading Young Adults
• The ability to minister spiritually
  
• The ability to relate to this age group
  
• A passion and vision to see our Young Adults ministry thrive

Additionally, we would prefer the candidate to:

• Have a Diploma in Christian Ministry (or similar) or related field
  

This role is part-time and a permanent position.

If this role interests you or if you have any questions, we would love to hear from you. The Job Description is available on request.

Please submit your CV, along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this position. Email your application to jobs@arisechurch.com.

Applications close EOD Friday 7 November. Please don’t hesitate to apply as we will be considering applications as they are submitted and may close the application window early.

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Head of Creative

Are you a visionary creative leader who loves shaping environments, moments, and media that help people encounter God? ARISE Church is seeking a Head of Creative to champion our creative, worship, services, and production expression across the church.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You’ll provide strategic leadership for all creative functions and service environments church-wide—setting creative direction, overseeing brand consistency, and fostering innovation across design, film, social, production, and worship.

You’ll collaborate closely with the Lead Pastor and the creative team, oversee budgets and resources, and ensure projects land on time and to a high standard. You’ll also bring practical oversight to Sunday services, mid-week gatherings, and key events, equipping teams and volunteers to deliver with excellence.

KEY FOCUS AREAS:

• Set and lead the ARISE-wide creative vision in alignment with our church mission and values.

• Oversee design, art direction, film, social content, services, and production outputs.

• Plan long-term creative strategy; keep the brand fresh, consistent, and impactful across all channels.

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team (staff and volunteers); steward workflows and priorities.

• Oversee major projects from concept to delivery; measure effectiveness and report on outcomes.

• Ensure safe, healthy work practices and wellbeing across the team.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone who is:

• A visionary, strategic leader and strong communicator who can pitch, present, and bring others with them.

• An experienced team builder who develops staff and volunteers to flourish in their creative gifts.

• Grounded in the craft: 5+ years in creative industries with 2+ years in a leadership/director role; a portfolio that demonstrates creative direction, brand leadership, and innovative execution.

• Competent with industry-standard tools (Adobe Creative Suite) and production workflows across print, digital, and film; familiarity with emerging tech and trends. (Animation skills a plus)

• Excellent with time management, detail, and cross-team collaboration.

WORK PATTERN AND REPORTS

Full-time, 40 hours per week, Sunday–Thursday. Reports to the Lead Pastor and leads 4 direct reports.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, and a link to your portfolio to jobs@arisechurch.com. We’ll begin reviewing applications as they are received.

If you’d like the full Job Description, let us know and we’ll share it with you.

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