By becoming a Care Champion you will:
Hospital Chaplaincy Aotearoa is a registered charitable organisation, formed by nine partner denominations. We are committed to promoting, maintaining and developing, relevant, flexible, and competent Chaplaincy services within the Aotearoa New Zealand healthcare environment.
The primary purpose of our ministry is to foster good health through excellence in pastoral care. Our Chaplains stand alongside other healthcare professionals in the hospital setting. We are committed to the principles of partnership expressed in the Treaty of Waitangi. Spiritual care and support is provided by Christian Chaplains in the most appropriate way for all healthcare clients, regardless of religious denomination, faith-orientation, beliefs, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation. Clients are at liberty to access the spiritual care of their choice. Our Chaplains’ role is to coordinate that process.
Hospital Chaplain - Part Time 0.7FTE
Whangarei Hospital
Whangarei Hospital has 350 beds and provides surgical, 7 theatres, Intensive care unit, high dependency unit, 24-hour emergency department, Pediatrics, medical and disability support, mental health and clinical support, maternal and child health, Takawaenga support service, community health services, Radiology and Clinical Support services.
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You will work part as part of a team at Whangarei Hospital
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Unique opportunity to make a real difference in the provision of spiritual heath care for individuals, families, whanau in our care.
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Professional Development provided.
More details can be found here
Middlemore Hospital
Mason Clinic
Part Time Catholic Chaplain for Auckland Regional Forensic Psychiatry Services
The Catholic Diocese of Auckland is seeking an experienced or suitably qualified Catholic Chaplain to join the chaplaincy team at the Auckland Regional Forensic Psychiatry Service (Mason Clinic), working 20 hours per week.
Applicants should ideally have completed or be willing to complete a minimum of one Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) course or equivalent and/or have experience in parish ministry or other relevant chaplaincy ministry position. Experience or training in mental health would be advantageous.
Some formation in Catholic Sacramental Theology is essential. The position requires an ongoing commitment to professional development.
The ability to provide spiritual and emotional support and pastoral care to people with a range of health needs and from a variety of cultural and religious backgrounds, and to participate in a multi-disciplinary health care team consistent with the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, is essential.
The successful applicant will become a member of a chaplaincy team integrated with non-Catholic colleagues from Hospital Chaplaincy Aotearoa, providing spiritual and emotional support and pastoral care to patients, families and staff.
Training and support are available for the right candidate.
To view the full advert and position description, please visit our website www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz under Diocesan Services and Staff Vacancies. Applications close 28 August 2026.
Please note that we will only be considering people who have the right to work in New Zealand, or the required visa to work in New Zealand.
Please send a cover letter, application form and CV to Leanne Killgour, People & Support Manager, leannek@cda.org.nz.
Become a Volunteer
Chaplains rely on the support of kind and compassionate people to continue the great work they do.
Volunteering with a local team involves working alongside the chaplains to help provide pastoral care to friends, family, patients, and healthcare staff.
We're often looking for Volunteer Chaplaincy Assistants so if it's something you'd like to know more about then we'd love to hear from you!
