Catholic Diocese of Christchurch:

Chief Operating Officer

The Christchurch Diocese is looking to recruit a Chief Operating Officer to lead a passionate and committed team and contribute to shaping the future of the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch.  The Diocese is at an exciting time as it strengthens its future in the region, achieving the vision through:

• The creation of the cathedral precinct with construction of the new cathedral and other ancillary buildings.
• A shift in focus from ‘maintenance to Mission’ through evangelisation.
• Supporting the continued development of the Diocesan Parishes.

About The Role: 

This role’s primary objective is to support the Bishop in his administrative and pastoral responsibilities for the Diocese through the management and leadership of the Curia staff.  Reporting directly to the Bishop, the role has responsibility for approximately 45 staff.

The role is broad based with responsibility for:

• Leadership and management of the Diocesan teams
• Financial and asset management including management of budgets, investments and, overseeing the management of the long-term fundraising strategy for the Diocese
• Strategy and planning
• Relationship management, communication and engagement.
• Oversight of large-scale building projects and the organisation’s property portfolio.

 

This role also reports to:

• Diocesan Finance Council/Priests Council
• College of Consultors
• Other Bishop’s Advisory Groups

 

Skills & Experience: 

• A relevant tertiary qualification
• Experience in a senior management role leading diverse, multi-disciplinary teams
• Financial and commercial acumen with proven problem-solving skills
• Highly developed communication skills and ability to build strong internal and external relationships and influence outcomes
• Proven ability in stakeholder engagement

• Proven ability to manage change, lead a culture of high performance and improvement
• A strong customer service ethic

• A sound understanding of human resource management
• Experience with management of a large property portfolio.
• A commitment to the vision, mission and values of the Roman Catholic Church
• Experience in the not-for-profit or public sector would be an advantage

Benefits:

• Contribute to a faith-based organisation, making a real impact in communities.
• Join a passionate and committed team.
• Contribute to shaping the future of the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch through overseeing the building of several significant Churches and the building of a Cathedral and precinct.
• Support the Bishop in overseeing a diocese with 18 parishes, 28 primary schools and seven secondary schools.

 

To Apply:

• Candidates should apply to [email protected]
• Please attach your cover letter and CV and send to the above email address with Chief Operating Officer Job Application in the subject line. All applications with be in strict confidence.
• Applications close on 25th September at 1.00pm. Emails will be electronically acknowledged, and further correspondence may be by email.