Job Opportunities

Please see below a list of job opportunities available with churches and organisations who partner with New Wine Ireland

  • Working with pre-school and primary school aged children and their families, the Children’s and Family Worker will join an active parish staff team to deliver and coordinate a vital ministry in the life of the church. 

    We are seeking a person with a passionate Christian faith, energy and experience.

    This part-time role (25hrs pw) includes:

    • Engaging creatively with the youngest members of the church and community

    • Delivering faith based programmes on Sundays and midweek

    • Supporting families through prayerful pastoral care

    • Developing and supporting a large team of volunteers

     Salary: £19k-20.75k depending on qualifications and experience 

    More information, including a job description, application form and profile of the life of the parish, is available at

    www.holywoodparishchurch.co.uk/recruitment

    Final date for applications: Friday 12th September 2025

  • The Church of Ireland Diocese of Down and Dromore seeks to appoint a full-time Diocesan Youth and Young Adults’ Development Officer.

     

    Down and Dromore is a vibrant and growing diocese focused on making disciples, raising up and empowering Christian leaders and birthing new ministries and churches. This is a strategic role which will build on years of investment in youth ministry and leadership development at both parish and diocesan level.

    We are looking for a person with a passionate Christian faith and an excitement, commitment, and ability to work within and maintain the ethos of the Diocese of Down and Dromore.

    The successful candidate will require at least 5 years’ experience either in a paid or voluntary capacity of working with young people in a leadership and organisational role.

    The diocese has a parish development team whose role it is to support, encourage and resource parish ministry, including youth and children’s ministry. The Youth and Young Adults’ Officer will work alongside a Children’s Officer, Diocesan Development Officer, and the wider diocesan team. 

    Hours: This is a full-time role based in the Diocesan Offices in Belfast.


    Starting Salary in Year 1:     £31,713 (rising in years 2 and 3)

     

    Download an application pack AT THIS LINK


    Applications must be received by 12 September 2025 at 4.00pm.

    Applications received after this time will not be considered.

    The interviews will take place in person at Unit One 21 Old Channel Road, Belfast on Tuesday 23 September 2025.

  • The Church of Ireland Diocese of Down and Dromore seeks to appoint a full-time Diocesan Children’s Development Officer.

    Down and Dromore is a vibrant and growing diocese focused on making disciples, raising up and empowering Christian leaders and birthing new ministries and churches. This is a strategic role, and the post holder will help to initiate new and further develop existing children’s ministry, inspire leaders, and see children grow in their faith.

    We are looking for a person with a passionate Christian faith and an excitement, commitment, and ability to work within and maintain the ethos of the Diocese of Down and Dromore.

    The successful candidate will require at least 5 years’ experience either in a paid or voluntary capacity of working with children in a leadership and organisational role.

    The diocese has a parish development team whose role it is to support, encourage and resource parish ministry, including youth and children’s ministry. The Children’s Officer will work alongside a Youth and Young Adults’ Officer, Diocesan Development Officer, and the wider diocesan team.
     

    Hours: This is a full-time role based in the Diocesan Offices in Belfast.

    Starting Salary in Year 1: £31,713 (rising in years 2 and 3).

    Download an application pack AT THIS LINK

    Applications must be received by 12 September 2025 at 4.00pm.

    Applications received after this time will not be considered.

    The interviews will take place in person at Unit One 21 Old Channel Road, Belfast on Tuesday 23 September 2025.

  • Saint Catherine’s is seeking a dynamic and committed individual to provide inspirational leadership in this key area of our mission and ministry. This is an exciting opportunity to nurture faith among young people and families within our church community.

    We are looking for someone who:

    - Has significant experience in children’s and family ministry.

    - Is enthusiastic, energetic, and well–organised.

    - Possesses excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.

    - Is a practising Christian (in accordance with the genuine occupational requirement for this role).

    This is a full time position (35hrs), accountable to the Lead Pastor and with a competitive salary, but a part–time option may be negotiable.


    To apply for the post

    Please send an up-to-date CV and a detailed cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for the role and what skills you would bring to it via email to eoghan@saintcatherines.ie

    The closing date for all applications is 12pm on Friday the 29th of September with interviews to follow.

    Role Description and more details available here