An Archdeacon’s ministry is an extension of the ministry of Te Pihopa, and therefore they are accountable directly to Te Pihopa for their actions and undertakings.

The role of the Archdeacon for Rangatahi (Aotearoa) is to support, advocate and encourage the ministry and voice of Rangatahi in Te Pihopatanga o Aotearoa. Rangatahi are defined as including youth, young adults, and those who work with them.

This is done through:

Active involvement at a Te Pihopatanga o Aotearoa level

      by regularly participating in Te Runanga Whaiti and other national bodies

      by attending Hui Amorangi

Praying for

      rangatahi and those involved in ministry to, for, with and by them within the Te Pihopatanga o Aotearoa

Leading Te Māra Rangatahi Ministry School

      by holding the position of Kaihautū (Director)

      by being responsible for signing off all employment agreements relating to paid rangatahi ministry positions within Te Māra Rangatahi Ministry School

Leading the development and implementation of the Te Pihopatanga o Aotearoa Rangatahi Ministry Strategy

      Coordinating the commissioning and licensing of Manu Karakia and other forms of rangatahi ministry leadership

      Working with nga Pihopa me nga Hui Amorangi in this

Encouraging quality ministry to rangatahi

      by encouraging Hui Amorangi rangatahi ministry programmes and initiatives

Ensuring rangatahi concerns and ideas are heard by those in positions of authority in Te Pihopatanga o Aotearoa

Keeping informed on what is happening at ground level across Te Pihopatanga o Aotearoa in rangatahi ministry by

      liaising with Hui Amorangi rangatahi and rangatahi ministers on a regular basis

      liaising with Hui Amorangi and nga Pihopa on a regular basis

Coordinating and enabling Tikanga Maori (Te Pihopatanga o Aotearoa) rangatahi participation in the three Tikanga life of the Church, including:

      The Tikanga Youth Exchange (T3 Executive)

      General Synod / Te Hinota Whanui representation and involvement

      The Youth Covenant Commission

      Also, ecumenical rangatahi relationships

Representing the presence of rangatahi at Te Pihopatanga o Aotearoa events where appropriate but not to the exclusion of rangatahi

      such as Ordination services, installations, collations and rangatahi ministry events

Being available for ministry projects in relation to rangatahi as deemed appropriate by Te Pihopa o Aotearoa from time to time

Term of Office

This license will last as long as the person holds the office of Kaihautū, Te Māra Rangatahi Ministry School or for three years, whichever is the shorter.