Our Team

Chris serves as diocesan manager, ensuring the Anglican Centre effectively supports the ministry of the bishop and parishes.

Deborah supports the diocesan manager, Anglican Centre team and various committees. She's the Nelson Synod guru, and has a wealth of diocesan information.

Anita is Bishop Steve's personal assistant, managing his busy schedule and filtering requests to him.

Alongside supporting Chris in the day-to-day administration of the diocese, Mika manages hardship grant applications, records minutes for various meetings, and provides a warm welcome at reception.

Russell provides support for parish health and safety management and coordinates the diocese’s SafeHere safety management system.

Penelope manages property related queries and issues for the diocese and its various trusts and entities.

Serving as the diocese's resident creative, Petra heads up communications and works on a variety of different media projects.

Ed manages finances, investments, property and insurance for the diocese and its various trusts and entities.

Erin provides administration for payroll and accounts for parishes, Anglican Centre and Trust Board.

Magna has a passion for numbers and reconciliations, and produces accounts for the parishes, Anglican Centre and Trust Board.

Amanda comes from Canada with a passion for mission and children’s ministry. Alongside her diocesan role, she is a community engagement worker for Atawhai.

Alongside his role as vicar at Waimea Parish, Brad oversees youth ministry throughout the diocese. He has a passion for stories and spends his free time throwing clay on a pottery wheel.

Liesel supports rest home chaplains and elder care workers across the diocese. With a background in teaching, she delights in encouraging connection across generations.

Paul is deeply passionate about mission and introducing people to the love of Jesus. He helps parishes develop awareness of their community context and partnership opportunities.

As the Bishop’s Chaplain, Simon has a variety of clergy-focussed responsibilities, like pre & post ordination training.

Joshua "Spanky" Moore oversees the equipping and encouraging of leaders who feel called to "gather the ungathered" or want to start something new.