Vacancy – Parish of St Peter’s Caversham Dunedin 0.75 FTE Vicar

Are you a warm, pastoral and encouraging leader called to serve in a

faithful and welcoming Anglo-Catholic parish?

St Peter’s Anglican Church in Caversham, Dunedin is seeking a 0.75-time Vicar to lead our Parish. Grounded in the Anglo-Catholic tradition, we are a parish that values holy beautiful worship, music, hospitality, and outreach.

About Us

• A growing and intergenerational congregation, with increasing engagement from under-50s.
• Regular Sunday services include 8am BCP, 10:30am Sung Mass, and monthly Evensong & Benediction.
• Strong lay involvement in worship and parish life.
• Active music ministry with a long-serving Director of Music and regular concerts.
• Community-focused with outreach to rest homes, refugee support, and charitable giving.
• Financially stable, with income from residential properties and hall hire.
• Heritage-listed buildings and modern facilities including a newly built residence.

We Offer

• A supportive Vestry and committed parishioners.
• Comfortable clergy housing.
• A welcoming and inclusive church culture.
• Opportunities to grow missionally and pastorally.
• A beautiful city with natural surroundings, cultural richness, and a strong sense of community.

We Seek a Vicar Who

• Is prayerful, pastoral, and approachable.
• Will lead us in deepening our faith and extending our outreach.
• Values liturgical tradition and sacramental life.
• Is enthusiastic about engaging with all ages and backgrounds.
• Will work collaboratively with lay leaders and volunteers.

Location

Caversham is a diverse and accessible part of Dunedin, close to beaches, parks, and schools. Dunedin offers a unique lifestyle with a blend of nature, culture, and affordability.

To request a Parish profile or to make informal enquiries please contact

The Executive Assistant to Bishop Anne van Gend

Nicola Wong

Email: bishops.pa@calledsouth.org.nz Telephone +64 3 488 0826

To apply, please send a formal letter of application, your CV and the details of 3 referees to: bishops.pa@calledsouth.org.nz

The Closing date is 5pm, Friday 21 November 2025.

Applicants should be Anglican priests in good standing with their current bishop, already have the right to work in New Zealand and be willing to undertake Police vetting.

For further information, please visit:

www.stpeterscaversham.org.nz

www.calledsouth.org.nz

Nicola Wong

+64 3 488 0826

bishops.paSPAMFILTER@calledsouth.org.nz

14/10/2025

21/11/2025