Formation Development Lead

Formation & Development Lead
Whanau Mercy Ministries Trust–Wellington Central, North Island
Full time
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Formation & Development Lead

Employer: Whānau Mercy Ministries Trust

Location: Wellington, New Zealand

Hours: Full-time (32-40 hours per week)


Whānau Mercy Ministries Trust, a charitable trust within the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand, is seeking a Formation & Development Lead. This pivotal role involves developing and implementing formation, governance, and leadership development strategies across our ministries, including education, health, and community services.

The ministries (or works) of WMM are:

Education - St Mary’s College Auckland; Carmel College Auckland; St Mary’s College Wellington and St Catherine’s College Wellington working together under Whānau Mercy Education Limited; Villa Maria Christchurch; and Te Ngākau Kotahi Ltd (the Mercy Collective common property maintenance/development pool for the 5 Mercy Colleges)

Health - Mercy Hospital Dunedin; and Te Korowai Atawhai Mercy Hospice Auckland

Community Development - Te Waipuna Puawai – Auckland; Mercy Villas – Upper Hutt, and Coolock Cottages - Dunedin

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the development and implementation of formation and development strategies for the group
Collaborate with ministry leaders to identify and address formation and development needs
Deliver cross-ministry programmes for governance, leadership, and mission development
Foster strong relationships within the organisation and with external networks

Skills & Qualifications:

Commitment to Catholic values and practices
Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Tikanga Māori
Relevant qualification in theology or a related field
Minimum 5 years’ experience in leadership or governance
Strong communication, organisational, and relationship-building skills

WMM recognises that applicants may not be able to demonstrate all the skills, knowledge, and experience in all items listed in the position description. Applicants should be reassured that professional development will be a core requirement for the successful applicant and cover any agreed development areas.

Apply today to lead impactful programmes that develop governance and leadership capacity in our ministries.

An application pack, incorporating more information on organisational role context, is available at whanaumercy.nz