Position Summary:

Our Executive Team is seeking a Personal Assistant. The role works alongside our Executive Support Team as well as other Departments, to provide administrative support and work on an ever-changing variety of tasks.

The Role:

Our Personal Assistants work alongside each other to ensure the smooth running of the Executive Team Office. While their focus might change from day to day depending on what the team needs, they will generally be tasked with:

• Ensure the efficient smooth coordination and follow-up of all communication and requests on behalf of the Executive. Helping the wider team to ensure they are on track to deliver.
• Act as the point of contact between the Executive, the wider LIFE team and others in a courteous and timely manner.
• Direct emails and phone calls when needed, handling information and requests with discretion.
• Participate and serve at our many events and services with a heart to see LIFE’s mission fulfilled.
• Manage an always changing diary, arrange travel and schedule meetings.
• Organise, cater, and take minutes at a variety of meetings for the Executive Team.
• Produce reports and presentations using excellent verbal and written communication.
• Attend weekly connection time with our wider staff to help develop strong working relationships and a friendly faith-filled culture.
• Be familiar with and follow our Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Perks:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Onsite carpark
• Weekly staff connection
• Mobile phone benefit
• An incredibly fun and friendly work environment

You:

You are ahead of everyone else, know what is going to happen before it does, and have multiple back-up plans in case anything goes wrong. You are cool, calm and collected, and in short, you get things sorted. You have knowledge of Microsoft Office and are not afraid to give new technology a go. You are up-to-date with latest office gadgets and applications.

You have a plan for your day but are flexible enough to change things as needed. You have a system in place that helps you maximise your time and tick off the things that need to be done. Before you finish for the day you update your team on where things are at as you have a commitment to communication.

You take excellent notes in a way that works for you. You keep focused and reprioritise as things come up unexpectedly. You love hosting people, enjoy a laugh, and celebrate the wins. Most importantly you hold discretion and confidentiality highly.

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Personal/Executive Assistant or similar administrative role.

Location: LIFE Central, Mt Eden, Auckland

Work type: Permanent, full-time or part-time (minimum 24 hours across 4 days, Monday to Thursday).

What to expect:

After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We will review your application and if you are shortlisted, you will be contacted by the hiring manager and invited for an interview.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Position Summary:

The Creative Communications team at LIFE are looking for a junior marketer with a go-getter attitude to join the team as a Marketing Coordinator.

The Role:

As the Marketing Co-ordinator for LIFE’s Church focus, you will be part of the powerhouse for delivering marketing campaign elements on time and on budget. You will be a support pillar to the Marketing Manager by coordinating and executing brand and seasonal campaigns for key initiatives at LIFE.

You might be playing a supporting role, but you will be instrumental to seeing ideas and campaigns come to life. Your day-to-day will centre around creating marketing plans and bringing them to life, ensuring that all deliverables are provided in a timely manner. Your creative flair and curiosity means that you’ll be watching the industry and gleaning ideas from other churches, not for profits and corporates alike, bringing ideas to the table and looking for ways to improve the church experience.

You:

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, proactive, highly-organised, be a team player with a collaborative spirit. We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys a fast-paced working environment – you probably get a rush when ticking items off a to-do list!
• Is a details person, even under pressure.
• Is not afraid to roll their sleeves up and do whatever it takes to get the job done – you might need to get creative, but that is part of what makes the job fun.
• Can keep many plates spinning at once – with many departments within the Church focus, not all our Calendars are synced so you’ll need to be able to multi-task with grace.
• Has an excellent command of English and pride yourself on excellence in writing, even when typing on your phone.

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Tertiary qualification in communications, marketing or related field
• Excellence the English language
• Minimum of 1 year experience in communications, advertising, brand management or media field

Location: LIFE Central, Mt Eden, Auckland

Work type: Full Time

What to expect:

After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We will review your application and if you are shortlisted, you will be contacted by the hiring manager and invited for an interview.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Position Summary:

The LIFE West Campus is looking to employ an Operations Manager. This part-time position is a key component of the West Campus team and the wider LIFE Operations team.

This role manages overall operations and hospitality for the LIFE West Campus and is responsible for the effective and successful management of team, productivity, quality and safety as established and set for the Operations & Hospitality Departments.

The Role:

The focus is to facilitate West Operations and Hospitality for all services and events that take place at LIFE’s West Campus and outwork assigned operational functions in combined LIFE services and events.

The role reports directly to the LIFE West Campus Pastor.

Main areas of responsibility are:

Leadership:

• Identify, train and develop leaders for all operational and event areas
• Provide leadership opportunities and development for LIFE Leadership College students in their semester practicum
• Management of West Hospitality Department

Teams:

• Empower and support operational leaders to build teams for all operational and event areas
• In conjunction with team leaders, identify training needs, develop and facilitate training programmes
• Ensure thorough follow up and onboarding process of potential team members.
• Provide communication and facility care training to West staff who manage smaller campus events

Logistics:

• Facilitate West Operations and Events on a Sunday, Heart+Soul leadership meetings and any other key campus events
• Analyse Sunday and Event process workflow; and work with Department Head to implement changes where necessary
• Oversee the West Campus facility on Sunday and events, including opening and closing of the campus where required
• Operational leadership contribution to combined LIFE events.
• Communication of all operational policies / issues to West Staff

Health and Safety:

• Ensure Health & Safety regulations are strictly observed, including fire drills and testing
• Maintain Health & Safety reports including communication of any incidents, accidents and facility maintenance
• Attend any Health and Safety Meetings
• Comply with their obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
• Comply with all directions and instructions from the Employer regarding health and safety and shall also take all reasonable steps to ensure that in the performance of their employment they do not undermine their own health and safety or the health and safety of any other person.
• Ensure they are familiar with the Employer’s health and safety policies, and any modifications to those policies that may be introduced from time to time.

Financial:

• Work with Department Head to forecast requirements of West operational expenditure to be included in the West Operations Budget
• Schedule and maintain accurate records of operational expenditure through the LIFE financial system Marlin
• Identify CAPEX requirements
• Distribute West sundries and floats

Campus Administration:

• Operations and Hospitality team rostering
• Maintaining team and volunteer records on Planning Centre Online (PCO) and LRM

You:

The ideal candidate will be practical, a self-starter, organised with an eye for detail and able to build & lead teams of volunteers.

We are looking for someone with these competencies:

• Strong interpersonal communications skills
• Proven management, leadership and organisational skills
• Microsoft Word & Excel – Intermediate-level
• Basic financial competency

Location: Westgate and Mt Eden, Auckland.

Work type: This is a 3-day a week role (including 8 hours Sunday, primarily at Westgate; balance over two days mid-week at Head Office in Mt Eden).

What to expect:

After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We will review your application and if you are shortlisted, you will be contacted by the hiring manager and invited for an interview.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Position Summary:

The Creative Communications Team is looking for a Graphic Designer to join their team.

The Role:

This position is primarily responsible to support the needs of the Creative Communications Team in meeting the design needs of LIFE. The scope of work will be across all four focus areas of LIFE.

This role will work closely with the Senior Designer on rolling out briefs for a wide range of campaigns – both in print and digital spaces.

You:

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, proactive, flexible, be a team player with a collaborative spirit and know instinctively what engages people. We are looking for someone who:

• Is driven by a strong creative/innovation instinct. Creative by nature and always looking for new ways to do familiar things. They will have the ability to produce high quality design in both concept and execution.
• Is a team player.
• Has a strong understanding of what makes good design across different media and platforms, including print, digital and social media best practices.
• Understands the ins and outs of printing procedures, including correct format for files to pre-press.
• Has an excellent command of English and pride yourself on excellence in writing, even when typing on your phone
• Tertiary qualification in design and/or communications, or related field

Location: LIFE Central, Mt Eden, Auckland

Work type: Permanent / Full Time

What to expect:

After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We will review your application and if you are shortlisted, you will be contacted by the hiring manager and invited for an interview.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Position Summary:

Our Digital Team is looking for a UX Designer to work on an array of products, including front-facing web products for our congregation and backend tools for our staff team.

As a UX Designer, you will be responsible for creating user-centric designs that provide an intuitive and engaging experience. Your role will involve conducting user research, designing wireframes and prototypes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the best possible user experience.

The Role: The UX Designer will report to the Group Digital & Technology Manager and will include:

• User Research: Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and inform design decisions.
• Wireframing and Prototyping: Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups that effectively communicate design concepts and user interactions.
• UI/UX Design: Design intuitive and visually appealing interfaces that enhance user satisfaction and engagement.
• Collaboration: Work closely with executive sponsors, product leads, and key users to ensure design feasibility and effectiveness.
• User-Centered Design: Iterate on designs based on user feedback and research to continually improve the user experience.
• Project Management: Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards of quality.

You: The ideal candidate will have a strong background in UX design, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating user-friendly digital experiences. We are looking for someone with these competencies:

• Design Proficiency: Strong skills in UX / UI design and familiarity with design tools such as Figma or the Adobe Creative Suite.
• User Research: Experience in conducting user research and usability testing to inform design decisions.
• Creativity and Innovation: Ability to think creatively and develop innovative design solutions that enhance the user experience.
• Collaboration and Communication: Excellent communication and teamwork skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality design work.
• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Location:
Mt Eden, Auckland

Work type: Full Time

What to expect:

After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We will review your application and if you are shortlisted, you will be contacted by the hiring manager and invited for an interview.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Position Summary:

Our Digital Team is looking for a Full Stack developer with a particular focus on front end patterns and methods. Our development team is entirely full stack so you will be able to implement features from front to back, but you will take the lead on developing our front end engineering capability.

The Role:

• Develop and maintain web applications using modern frameworks and technologies
• Implement full stack product features from start to finish in NextJS with Typescript.
• Bring your advanced Front-end experience to lead the team in front end software patterns and methods.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship regularly.
• Seek to deeply understand our community and create solutions that solve real problems and are pleasant to use. You will do this by both talking with users and building an understanding of useful metrics.

We use the following technologies. Experience in them is preferred, but we will recognise relevant experience in similar technologies.

• NextJS w/ RSC / App router
• React
• Tailwind
• Typescript
• Postgres
• Prisma and/or Drizzle ORMs
• Vercel

You: 

• Have strong front end experience building with modern web frameworks
• Are driven by building great solutions that solve real problems for our community through deep understanding.
• Have a keen eye for design and brand and know how to express style through building software
• Are a great communicator who knows how to work in cross functional teams with both technical and non technical team members

Location:
Mt Eden, Auckland

Work type:
6 Months Fixed-term Full Time

What to expect:
After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We will review your application and if you are shortlisted, you will be contacted by the hiring manager and invited for an interview.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Position Summary: 

In this role as Central Production Assistant, you will assist the Campus Production Manager with leading
and managing volunteer teams, along with general production activities at LIFE Central (and other
locations when needed). You will help with growing, onboarding and strengthening the LIFE Central
Production teams and provide administration support with rostering and communication to volunteer
teams.

The Role: 

Reporting to the Campus Production Manager, your main duties will include:

• Assisting with leading and managing the Audio, Video, Lighting, VFX and Kids Production teams
  at LIFE Central.
• Meet potential new team members and take them through the onboarding process.
• Assist with looking after the health of the team.
• Assist with rostering Sundays and Events throughout the year.
• Assist the Central Production manager with projects and general production duties

You:

This is an important role, and the ideal candidate will have excellent people skills and a desire to grow
teams and develop people.
We are looking for someone who has good people skills, great at communicating across all levels, self-
motivated, proactive, and a team player with a collaborative spirit.
To be successful in this application process, you will have excellent people skills, strong administration
skills and be passionate about helping people along their discipleship journey at LIFE.

Position Summary:

The South Children’s Coordinator is responsible for working with the South Children’s Pastor to ensure the effective running of the Adventure Kids programme at LIFE South Campus. This includes supporting the South Children’s Pastor to lead the children associated with this campus and building relationships with families. Supervision of support staff and students, growing and mentoring volunteers, leaders and team. This role requires you to work with the South Children’s Pastor to ensure the effective running of the Children’s Ministry across both Pre-school and Primary age-groups at the South Campus.

The Role:

• Building and Mentoring Team
• Building relationships with families
• South Adventure Kids’ Program Development
• Help run Sunday Programs under the guidance and direction of the Children’s Pastor
• South Adventure Kids’ Database management

You:

• Leadership
• Communication skills
• Time management
• Experience in Early childhood or teaching qualifications in this area is preferred
• A capacity to engage with children, families and team
• High level of skill in relationship development
• Be able to operate as a team player
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft office

Location: LIFE Manukau Campus and LIFE Mt. Eden Office

Work type: Part-time

Position Summary:

The LIFE Central Operations Manager will build and grow the leadership and volunteer teams that facilitate Central Operations and Hospitality for all services and events that take place at LIFE’s Central Campus.

The Role:

The LIFE Central Operations Manager is a key part of the Central Campus team and the wider LIFE Operational team. This role manages overall operations and hospitality teams for the LIFE Central Campus and is responsible for the effective and successful management of team, productivity, quality, and safety as established and set for the Operations & Hospitality Departments.

You: 

You will be someone who loves people and activating people into their right fit within a growing team environment.

We are looking for someone with these competencies:

• Strong Management, Leadership and Organisational Skills
• Strong relational skills
• Effective verbal & written communication

Location:
Mt Eden, Auckland

Work type:  Full Time

What to expect:

After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We will review your application and if you are shortlisted, you will be contacted by the hiring manager and invited for an interview.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Position Summary:

The team at LIFE are looking for a leader of leaders to join the Hospitality Team. A role that is a fundamental part of a continually growing church and team.

The Role:

As the Central Hospitality Coordinator you will lead the Central Hospitality volunteer teams. These teams service the cafes that are open on Sunday’s and events held at LIFE Central and create a place for people to volunteer within the life of church.

You:

We are looking for someone who has:

• Has a passion for coffee
• Strong People and Leadership Skills – has a passion to see people grow and develop in their skill and personally find fulfilment in what they do
• Strong Communication Skills – able to communicate to up-line, leaders and volunteers, to inspire, challenge and grow the team you lead
• Strong Logistics Focus – able to identify processes and systems that will help teams continually improve. A solution focused person with great prioritizing and executing skills. Someone who has a strong sense of ownership towards problem solving.

Qualifications and Experience:

• First Aid Certificate preferred
• Food Safety Certificate required
• People Management experience
• Hospitality training
• Catering ability – although chef status not necessary
• Event management experience

Location: Mt Eden, Auckland

Work type: Part time

What to expect:

After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We will review your application and if you are shortlisted, you will be contacted by the hiring manager and invited for an interview.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Position Summary:

The LIFE North Campus is looking to employ an Operations Coordinator.  This full-time position is a key component of the North Campus team and the wider LIFE Operations team.

This role supports the management of overall operations and hospitality for the LIFE North Campus and is responsible for the effective and successful management of team, productivity, quality and safety as established and set for the Operations & Hospitality Departments.

The Role:

The focus is to outwork North Operations and Hospitality at all Sunday services and mid-week events that take place at LIFE’s North Campus and support assigned operational functions in combined LIFE services and events. Provide administration support across the Operations department and facilitate discipleship development in the Operations teams.

The role reports directly to the LIFE North Connection Pastor & Operations Manager.

Main areas of responsibility are:

Operations & Hospitality Teams

• Growth of the teams that make Sunday services function. Organising, leading and motivating volunteer teams.

• To build and develop leaders & volunteers. Build relationships with team leaders of each team and facilitate connection and development.

• Roster & co-ordinate all the operations & hospitality teams and liaise with North Operations Manager to book and coordinate training and connection dates

• Involvement in Sunday PM services in Central (Mt Eden) and North Operations team as required, rostered position and work with overall ops team on team building

• Other North events include H&S, Encounter Nights, Baptisms

Administration

• Roster all teams on the online rostering system (PCO) for the North Operation & Hospitality teams in a timely manner.

• Following up any Sunday enquiries from Info Desk and Resource or building or operations/hospitality related maintenance midweek.

• Ensure staff are regularly updating information, leaders and volunteers onto LRM database & any connection follow-ups are done in a timely manner to our congregation.

• Maintaining a record and stock of all ops items and including any for Sundays. (E.g. Connection table, Information Desk, New Christians, Seat flyers, Seat pockets and Giving stations, Carpark gear, Security gear, communion, and service host)

Campus

• Oversee North Prayer meeting breakfast

• Reset and Maintain North Campus from Sunday

• Attend Campus Meetings

• Work with North Staff, Facilities & Department Head to ensure the LIFE North is operating for Sunday.

Events

• Ensure that any event at LIFE North has been approved and are adequately resourced to operate the building. This includes the follow up of any LIFE Venue Hire to ensure good handovers and Sundays are minimally impacted.

• Oversee any Sunday related event at LIFE North i.e., Campus Sunday PM’s, Good Friday, Christmas Eve & Day Services.

Health and Safety

• Ensure Health & Safety regulations are strictly observed, including fire drills and testing

• Maintain Health & Safety reports including communication of any incidents, accidents and facility maintenance

• Comply with their obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.

You:

The ideal candidate will be practical, a self-starter, organised with an eye for detail and able to build & lead teams of volunteers.

We are looking for someone with these competencies:

• Strong interpersonal communications skills

• Proven management, leadership and organisational skills

• Microsoft Word & Excel – Intermediate-level

• Basic financial competency

Location: Albany and Mt Eden, Auckland.

Work type: This is a 5-day a week role (including Sundays).

What to expect:

After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We will review your application and if you are shortlisted, you will be contacted by the hiring manager and invited for an interview.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Position Summary:

The team at LIFE are looking for a leader of leaders to join the Hospitality Team. A role that is a fundamental part of a continually growing church and team.

The Role:

As the South Hospitality Coordinator, your responsibility will be outworking all food and beverage at the South café and kitchen. You will be working with volunteers in providing a high quality of both coffee and food to our South campus. You will be responsible for ensuring that the café is well stocked, well-maintained Sunday to Sunday, and work closely with the Operations team to ensure midweek care of the café is done. Work hours will be approximately 8 hours on a Sunday, from 6am to 2pm.

1. Coordinating Campus Café leaders and volunteers on a Sunday.
2. Oversee the set up and running of the Café’s for Sundays at LIFE South.
3. Supervise catering service at LIFE South, for Sundays and assist the LIFE Hospitality Manager to prepare ahead for any events

You:

You will have a passion for food excellence and a love for people. If you have experience in the hospitality industry, in particular restaurants and/or cafes then you could be the person we are looking for.

We are looking for someone with these competencies:

• Friendly, approachable and a professional manner
• Punctual, organized and strategic
• System and process focused

Qualifications and Experience

• First Aid Certificate preferred
• Food Safety Certificate required
• Hospitality training
• Catering ability – although chef status not necessary

Location:
Manukau, Auckland

Work type:  Part Time

What to expect:

After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We will review your application and if you are shortlisted, you will be contacted by the hiring manager and invited for an interview.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].