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ARISE Church is a dynamic, vision led organisation. We are a church that loves God and people, that believes in Jesus and the life He gives. ARISE is looking for ministry-focused, Christ-centered individuals to help further that vision.

Finance / Commercial Manager

We are currently seeking a skilled and dedicated individual to join our team as a Finance / Commercial Manager. This role is crucial in overseeing financial transactions, ensuring accurate records, and providing financial insights to support the vision of Arise Church.

This role is for one individual and is a permanent, full time position.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Finance / Commercial Manager oversees the financial operations of the church, ensuring accuracy and alignment with the church's vision. Responsibilities include:

  • Overseeing day-to-day finance and commercial operations, and safeguarding resources

  • Prepare monthly financial analysis and reporting for leadership and board

  • Maintaining our key database of members and donations giving

  • Leading annual budget planning and quarterly forecasting processes

  • This role requires oversight of the core financial compliance responsibilities of the church as a charitable trust

ABOUT YOU

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

  • Bachelors in Accounting / Commerce or similar (required)

  • Charted Accountant (CAANZ or similar) Registration (required)

Additionally, we would prefer the candidate to have:

  • 7 years, or more, of Accounting Experience

  • Experience in improving accounting and organisation financial processes

  • Experience working for a NFP

  • Proficiency in using Xero and Microsoft Excel

Some personal attributes that would make you a good fit for this role include:

  • Attentive to detail – in numerical and written skills

  • Time Management – able to self-manage accomplishing tasks and responsibilities in a timely manner

  • Professional Approach – able to work with a professional manner and with a range of stakeholders including staff, audit agencies, government agencies etc

  • Communication and collaborative skills – ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders in a positive manner

  • Ability to work under pressure – relating to the ebbs and flows of financial year etc

  • Ability to act with integrity and confidentiality

Wellington is the preferred base for this role, however there is some location flexibility. In addition, flexible work hours and a work-from-home hybrid set up will also be considered. A laptop and mobile phone will be provided to assist in the outworking of the role.

FOR MORE INFO

If you would like further information, please contact jobs@arisechurch.com

HOW TO APPLY

Send your Cover Letter and CV to jobs@arisechurch.com.

Applications will close EOD 13th June 2023.


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Lead Pastor

ARISE Church is a multi-location church with campuses across the nation of New Zealand and online. Our vision is to transform cities with the truth and love of Jesus Christ. The ARISE Church Board is currently seeking to appoint a Lead Pastor for ARISE Church.

This role is for one individual and is a permanent, full time position.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Lead Pastor, you will be required to:

  • Work with the Board, Leadership Team and Spiritual Advisory to develop strategies that fulfil the mission, vision and values of ARISE Church

  • Actively engage in spiritual leadership and pastoral care of campus leaders and ARISE staff

  • Oversee the care of ARISE members (congregation)

  • Continue the development of key changes, based on recommendations from the Review Advisory Committee

  • Build and develop a healthy culture within ARISE

ABOUT YOU

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

  • A Bachelor or Diploma level qualification in Theology or Christian Ministries (preferred)

  • Previous experience in Christian ministry, with significant responsibility

  • Good communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to preach and teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ

Additionally, we would prefer the candidate to:

  • Be based in Wellington and be open to regular travel within New Zealand

  • Have experience in transformation/change environments

Some personal attributes that would make you a good fit for this role include:

  • A clear, mature and personal faith in Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord, with a desire to serve God through the local church

  • An acceptance of the authority of the Bible in all matters of life and doctrine

  • An enthusiasm for the Gospel and a passion for seeing people come to faith and grow in their relationship with God

  • The ability to relate to a wide variety of people of different ages, backgrounds and needs (both from a church background and those with no church background)

  • Having a pastoral heart and being able to support and encourage others in their Christian life. You will have a heart for discipling people and will have demonstrated this in previous ministry roles

  • Confidence in exercising your spiritual gifts

  • Being able to maintain confidentiality where appropriate

FOR MORE INFO

If you would like further information, please contact jobs@arisechurch.com

HOW TO APPLY

Send your Cover Letter and CV to jobs@arisechurch.com.

Applications will close EOD Sunday 18th June 2023.

A Police Check (with a clear result) is a requirement of this role and will be conducted if you are the preferred applicant.


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