Our People

The Bishop has a number of key people to support him in his work across the Diocese. This includes his Executive Assistant, the Vicar General and Deputy Vicar General, the Dean, an independent Monitor, the Diocesan Manager, and the Communication and Media Advisor.

The Vicar General steps in to substitute for the Bishop when the Bishop is absent. The Dean is the head of the Diocesan Cathedral.

The Diocesan Ministry and Mission Team support the Bishop in the training and enabling of ministry and mission in the Diocese.

The Education and Ordination personnel support and encourage those seeking to enter the priesthood, those who are about to be ordained, and ordained ministers in their first few years.

The Diocesan Ministry Team (Under 40’s Team) encourage and enable young adults, youth, and children’s workers in their parish roles.

The Diocesan Manager reports to the Bishop, and oversees the administration of the Diocese. This includes Diocesan reporting, working with the various committees and groups to achieve the strategic goals of the Diocese (including Synod and Standing Committee), and complying with the regulations and cannons of the Anglican Church.

The Diocesan Manager’s direct reports are the IT Support & Administrative Assistant, the Payroll Officer, and the Archivist.

The Diocesan Finance Team provide accounting services and administrative support for the ministry units of the Anglican Diocese of Christchurch.

Church Property Trustees (CPT) holds and administers the property and investments of the Anglican Diocese of Christchurch.

It does this in accordance with an Act of Parliament—Anglican (Diocese of Christchurch) Church Property Trust Act 2003.