About the Company: The Wellington City Mission has been supporting people and families in the Wellington region for over 120 years. We journey with whānau, offering focused support, including transitional housing, food assistance through our Social Supermarket, financial mentoring, social and community support, advocacy, and creating the circumstances where whānau can achieve the change they aspire to. At our core, we believe in building a community of “no us and them”—a place where everyone is valued, and we care for each other. We believe all people are unshakeably good, without exception. This belief shapes our vision: People and communities experiencing empowerment, transformation, and fullness of life.
Empowerment means giving people the dignity of choice and the freedom to shape their own journey.
Transformation is about creating hope and growth for everyone—whānau, manuhiri, staff, and volunteers.
Fullness of life is living with joy and purpose, whatever that looks like for each person.
The Mission is a place of hope and belonging. We treat everyone with dignity and respect, embrace people as they are, and make decisions with courageous wisdom.
About the Role: The Assistant City MissionerCorporate Services plays a vital role in ensuring the organisation’s financial strength, people, safety, and wellbeing systems are effectively managed. As a key member of the Wellington City Mission’s leadership team, this role ensures resources are stewarded wisely, risks are mitigated, and legal obligations are met, maintaining the Mission’s positive long-term impact and sustainability. As a strong and influential leader, you will champion the Mission’s values, commitment to faith, and contribute to shaping its strategic direction.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Strategically leading across the Mission’s corporate and enabling functions
Supporting the Board and Leadership Team by providing clear financial insights and strategic advice
Managing and promoting a safe, inclusive, and empowering workplace environment
Driving income sustainability through engagement with donors, partners, and the community
Overseeing communications, branding, and media to reflect organisational values
Ensuring effective systems for data management and informed decision-making
Overseeing property, facilities, and asset management in line with strategic needs
What We’re Looking For:
Tertiary qualification in Finance and/or Human Resources, or extensive senior-level experience in these fields
Strong strategic thinking and excellent communication skills
Proven ability to manage complex portfolios with a focus on compliance and innovation
Exceptional relationship management skills across diverse stakeholders
Personal warmth, integrity, resilience, and a values-driven leadership style
If you are looking for an opportunity to lead within a values-driven organisation and contribute towards meaningful social impact within the communities of the Wellington region, then this will be the ideal role for you. Apply Now!
To find out more, please get in touch with Louise Pierce on 027 367 2882 or Peter Campbell on 027 201 3755 for a confidential chat.
To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.
At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.