Religious Assistant

Job Advertisement: Full-Time Religious Assistant at Sikh Temple

Position: Full-Time Religious Worker
Location: Sikh Temple, Lynbrook, New Zealand (100 Great South Rd. Manurewa, Auckland, NZ)

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Religious Assistant to join our team at the Sikh Temple in Lynbrook. This is a full-time position with a minimum requirement of 38 hours of rostered work per week. The working hours vary each week based on the roster, but are not limited to the outlined times.

Key Responsibilities:

• Morning Prayers & Kirtan Services
• Preparing and conducting public worship services, including Asa Di Vaar Kirtan, Ardas, and providing explanations of Kirtan hymns.
• Timing: 4:30 AM to 8:30 AM, Monday to Sunday
• Hours: 4 hours per day
• Resources Required: 1 (2 Optional)
• Afternoon Prayers & Religious Services
• Preparing and conducting Sukhmani Sahib, Ardas, and providing explanations of the prayers.
• Timing: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, daily
• Hours: 2 hours per day
• Resources Required: 1
• Evening Prayers & Kirtan Services
• Preparing and conducting Rehras Sahib, Ardas, and explaining the hymns.
• Timing: 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, Monday to Sunday
• Hours: 3 hours per day
• Resources Required: 1 (2 Optional)
• Special Kirtan Darbar Services
• Conducting special Kirtan Darbar, Ardas, and explaining the religious hymns.
• Timing: 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM, every Sunday
• Hours: 3 hours per session
• Resources Required: 2 team members (3 Optional)
• Premarital & Family Counseling
• Conducting counseling sessions, performing marriages, funerals, and memorial services according to Sikh traditions, civil law, and community needs.
• Timing: Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (or as per booked appointment)
• Counseling Session: 1 hour
• Marriage Ceremonies: 2 hours
• Resources Required: 1 (2 Optional)
• Religious Instruction & Community Outreach
• Conducting religious instruction classes, overseeing prayer groups, retreats, and seminars.
• Providing supervision and guidance during religious days of observance.
• Timing: As required
• Hours: 3-4 hours per week
• Resources Required: 1 (2 Optional)
• Social & Welfare Activities
• Encouraging participation in community welfare projects and guiding the congregation in moral and ethical teachings of Sikhism.
• Visiting members at their homes, hospitals, and other institutions for religious counseling and support.
• Record Keeping
• Maintaining records of visits and ensuring adherence to rostered times in compliance with the temple's and civil law's requirements.

Candidate Requirements:

• Strong knowledge and practice of Sikhism, including the ability to explain religious hymns and prayers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Compassionate and supportive nature to provide counseling and guidance to the congregation.
• Experience in conducting religious services, counseling, and teaching is highly desirable.

Benefits:

• A fulfilling and rewarding role within a close-knit community.
• Opportunity to contribute to the spiritual and social development of the congregation.

To Apply: email us at anandishardarbar@gmail.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 – $76,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free drinks
• Free food
• Housing provided

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 13/05/2025