Trinity Centre Kaiāwhina (Coordinator)

Job Title : Kaiāwhina

Rotorua District Presbyterian Church – Ngongotaha, North Island

The primary role of the Kaiāwhina is to nurture and empower the Trinity community centre team to meet needs in the Ngongotahā community.

Key roles are to work with the Pantry Coordinator, the Administrator and the Community Facing Ministries (CFM) designated Minister to encourage, grow and develop the team of volunteers to deliver on the vision and principles / values of the service. The Kaiāwhina will work in partnership and connect with other ministries of the Rotorua District Presbyterian Church (RDPC).

Responsible to : Convenor Community Facing Ministries Committee

Direct Reports : Trinity Pantry Coordinator and Trinity Administrator

Functional Relationships : Trinity Volunteers, other CFM staff and volunteers, CFM designated Minister, RDPC Office Manager

Hours : 15 hours per week

Leave : 4 weeks annual leave per annum, pro rata

Date : 30 November 2025

About the Rotorua District Presbyterian Church

The Rotorua District Presbyterian Church (RDPC) is a centralised entity which oversees the running of three churches (St John’s, St David’s and Ngakuru Community Church), and the Community Facing Ministries (CFM) services which includes the Trinity Church Community Centre in Ngongotah’a (Trinity). The Trinity community’s overarching stewardship lies with the CFM Committee which reports to the RDPC Council. The RDPC puts high importance into supporting initiatives that nurture the physical, mental and spiritual safety and wellbeing of the Rotorua / Ngongotah’a community.

About Trinity

Trinity is the RDPC Community Facing Ministry that provides services in the Ngongotah1a community and holds the following as precious taonga.

Trinity Founding Principles / Values

• Dignity – Tū rangatira
• Equality – ŋeritanga
• Partnership – Whakatahoa

Te Tiriti o Waitangi Commitment

We acknowledge and respect the rights of Tangata Whenua as expressed in the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. We seek to create a space where people can voice how they want to be treated, a space where this voice is heard and honoured. We seek to honour and respect the cultural values and beliefs of all community members. We foster honesty and openness to allow for diversity and encourage collaboration in all the core activities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

A relevant qualification / experience in working in a community‑led model.

Attributes

Competencies for the Role of Kaiǒwhina

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