Chief Executive
Niche Recruitment
What the role involves
- Leading organisational strategy
- Advising the Board
- Overseeing financial performance
What they ask for
Executive leadership experience; governance capability and experience working with Boards; financial, commercial and strategic management expertise; experience in regulated, member-based or fiduciary environments
- Manages people
About the job
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Anglican Financial Care | Wellington
MŌ MĀTOU | ABOUT ANGLICAN FINANCIAL CARE
Anglican Financial Care (AFC) is the trading name of The New Zealand Anglican Church Pension Board. Established in 1972, AFC is a registered charity and Financial Services Provider serving the Anglican Church and wider Christian community throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. AFC manages more than $300 million in funds and provides retirement savings, KiwiSaver, investment and related financial services through a dedicated team based in Wellington.
Guided by Christian values and a commitment to stewardship, AFC balances commercial discipline, member interests, fiduciary responsibility and regulatory compliance, while supporting the long-term financial wellbeing of the communities it serves.
TE ANGITŪ | THE OPPORTUNITY
This is a rare opportunity to lead a respected and purpose-led organisation operating at the intersection of faith, finance, governance and member service.
As Chief Executive, You Will
- Lead the delivery of AFC's strategy and organisational objectives.
- Partner closely with the Board, providing trusted advice, governance support and organisational leadership.
- Steward AFC's financial sustainability, reputation and long-term performance.
- Ensure strong oversight of investment, risk, compliance and operational performance.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships across the Anglican Church, faith-based organisations, members, regulators and strategic partners, strengthening AFC's reputation and contributions within the communities it serves.
- Lead and develop a high-performing team while fostering a culture aligned to AFC's values and purpose.
HE KŌRERO MŌU | ABOUT YOU
You will be a credible and respected executive leader with the judgement, presence and relationship skills to lead a complex organisation operating within a regulated and fiduciary environment.
You Will Bring
- Proven executive leadership experience, ideally at Chief Executive, General Manager or equivalent level.
- Strong governance capability and experience working closely with Boards.
- Financial, commercial and strategic management expertise.
- Experience operating successfully within regulated, member-based or fiduciary environments.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the credibility to inspire confidence across a diverse range of interests.
- Experience in financial services, investments, trustee services, legal, accounting, regulatory or similarly complex environments will be highly regarded.
TE WĀHI MAHI | WHY ANGLICAN FINANCIAL CARE
This Role Offers The Opportunity To
- Lead a well-established organisation with a long history of service and stewardship.
- Work alongside an engaged Board, leadership team and investment professionals.
- Influence the future direction of a trusted organisation managing significant member assets.
- Apply both strategic and operational leadership in a mission-led environment.
- Build lasting relationships across the Anglican Church and wider faith-based community.
- Make a meaningful contribution to the financial wellbeing of members and beneficiaries throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
TONO MAI | APPLY
For a confidential discussion or to obtain a Candidate Information Pack, please contact:
Carl Church | M: 021 166 6441 | E: carl.church@nicherecruitment.co.nz
Applications close: Friday 30 October.