Call for new Commissioners for the Ministry Standards Commission

Are you interested in working with a team of volunteers to help develop better safeguarding procedures and provide support and advice on the ministry standards complaint process of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa New Zealand and Polynesia.

Do you have some of the following experience either in your profession or as a volunteer?

• Governance experience
• Experience in child protection or law
• Experience in professional complaint processes

Do you have an interest and passion in making the Anglican Church a safe place for all those who attend or experience the Church?

Do you have time for a monthly virtual meeting of 1.5 hours, usually at 5.30pm on a weekday and to read some material beforehand?

If you would like some more information about the Ministry Standards Commission, please look at our website: https://ministrystandards.org/

If you are interested in this role and would like to discuss this with one of our commissioners, please contact Stephen Hooper the Chair of the MSC and provide your contact details.

Our chairperson’s email address is mscchair@ministrystandards.org.

Background Information:

The Ministry Standards Commission (MSC) began its operation in January 2021. The relevant Canon to this work, known as Title D, was revised to establish the work of the Commission.

The current MSC members include Stephen Hooper, Chair, lawyer and mediator representing Tikanga Pakeha, Mele Tu’ilotolava, lawyer representing Tikanga Pacifica, and Annabel Hawkes who has extensive experience in child protection.

The task of the MSC is to be the governing body of the complaints process and to oversee the work of the Registrar. The Commission’s remit is broad and includes advice on vetting processes, training, policy guidance and codes of practice.