Ministry Intern & Discipleship Coordinator
(Full Time)
Are you ready to lead a life-changing experience for interns?
About us:
At Tōtara Springs Christian Centre (TSCC), we believe in practically demonstrating the love and compassion of Jesus through providing excellence in everything that we do. Our gifted and motivated team has the privilege of creating unforgettable memories for groups of people all year round.
You will contribute to the present and future culture of our amazing organisation and sharing God's love. This is an opportunity to join an organisation that lead and inspire the youth of tomorrow, a place where life-changing experiences happen every day.
Tōtara Springs is the largest centre of its kind in New Zealand and is the ultimate venue for church retreats, school camps, sports activities, business conferences, artistic events, holiday camps and family reunions. We are situated in a beautiful setting, nestled at the foot of the Kaimai mountain ranges in Matamata. There are 90 acres of park-like grounds and native bush with streams, walks and bush trails. We have a large indoor sports and activity centre and breakaway areas, as well as a large hot pool fed by natural springs. We have guests of all ages who travel from afar to enjoy our beautiful setting and outstanding hospitality.
About the role:
This is a full-time position as part of the Ministry Development team at Tōtara Springs.
The purpose of the role is to:
Develop and manage the internship program to create life-changing and growth experiences for the interns.
Provide resources and opportunities to grow guests in the faith through discipleship programs (Follow Up)
Establish relationships with churches and other organisations to promote leadership, volunteer and internship opportunities.
Support the planning and delivery of Ministry Camps.
Your duties will include but not limited to:
Develop and maintain the strategy for the internship programme
Promote the internship programme and recruit interns
Create and maintain the internship schedule
Meet regularly with the interns to get feedback, address challenges, track progress and identify growth areas
Collaborate with external providers in planning and delivering activities
Support the Ministry Programme Coordinator in planning and delivering Ministry Camps and other relevant events
Assist with the recruitment of volunteers
Build partnerships with external organisations to promote opportunities and recruit leaders and volunteers for TSCC
Provide resources and discipleship opportunities to guests who make faith decisions.
Develop and source discipleship material for the follow-up program.
About you:
You value the delivery of high-quality guest experiences. You are not afraid to take initiative and roll up your sleeves to work through your task list.
You have the following attributes:
Hard-working and efficient
Conscientious
Mature in faith
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Collaborative and approachable.
You fulfil the following requirements:
Previous experience in leading and developing an internship programme and/or similar ministry programmes
Experience in recruiting and leading volunteers
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Programme or event strategy and planning expertise
Project management and event delivery expertise
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Ministry Intern & Discipleship Coordinator
If you are passionate about walking alongside others in their faith journey and equipping them for everyday Christian living, we would love to hear from you!
Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background checks required under the Children's Act as part of pre-employment screening. Our ideal candidate will share a commitment and enthusiasm towards the Christian faith.
Applicants must be permitted to work in New Zealand or able to obtain working rights.
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Please provide at least 3 references with your application. You can send them to use this references form linked below. (Note, non-family please).
1 Pastoral
1 Employer/Teacher
1 Friend
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288c Taihoa North Road, RD3, Matamata, 3473
New Zealand
Tōtara Springs is a New Zealand owned business. We are a registered charity CC56824.
