Field Administrator

At a Glance

LocationGoroka, Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea

DepartmentSending & Planting

Ideal ProfileMarried applicants, with or without children

Commitment3–5 years+

PreparationIndividualized with your church and To Every Tribe.

Financial supportSupport-funded salary and approved expenses; full approved monthly support and one-time costs raised before departure.

Reports toPapua New Guinea Field Director

LanguageLanguage and culture learning planned with the field team.

Initial ministryLearn existing systems and assist field administration, records, and logistics.

AvailabilityStart dates are arranged individually after preparation, funding, and field approval.

HousingStation housing is available subject to space, without a separate housing charge.

The Opportunity

Build the systems that help field ministry flourish.

We are seeking a detail-oriented individual to run the day to day administrative side of our field operations.

While the mission in Goroka is established, we need a proactive administrator to formalize workflows and manage the complex logistics of missionary life. You will be the primary point person for government compliance, finance, and operational systems, ensuring the ministry remains legal, organized, and effective.

Reliable administration sustains the station and field team so local church equipping and outreach into remote communities can continue.

What You’ll Do

Government Relations & Compliance: Manage all interactions with the PNG government regarding immigration; specifically processing work permits, entry visas, and residency renewals for all field missionaries.
Process Documentation: Create, write, and organize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for field operations, documenting processes where none currently exist to ensure continuity.
Financial Management: Oversee station finances, including bookkeeping, expense reporting, and managing operational budgets.
Logistics & Communication: Coordinate team schedules, manage bookings for mission aviation, and handle communication between the field and home office.

Who We’re Looking For

Strong organizational and computer skills (Excel, Accounting software).
Experience dealing with bureaucracy, legal paperwork, or compliance.
Ability to create order out of chaos and document systems clearly.
High level of patience and persistence (essential for dealing with government offices).

Core Competencies

Adaptable

You thrive in “The Land of the Unexpected.” When government offices change requirements without notice, you remain calm.

Community Focused

You are willing to live in close proximity to fellow missionaries and nationals.

Disciple-Maker

You view your administrative role as a vital ministry that protects and enables the work of the church.

Resilient

You maintain a strong work ethic even in difficult situations.

Team Player

You are willing to step outside your official role to help the team (e.g., helping with a move, manual labor, or emergency transport).

Lifelong Learner

You approach the culture as a student, not just a teacher.

A group gathered outside in Papua New Guinea

Life in Goroka

Make room for everyday ministry.

Life near Goroka combines local church and community relationships with the wider mission station’s ministry.

Station housing is available subject to space, without a separate housing charge.

Families arrange schooling with field-team guidance.

The practical picture

Practical expectations

Start dates are arranged individually after preparation, funding, and field approval.

Full approved monthly support and one-time costs raised before departure.

Missionaries obtain healthcare coverage; costs are included in the approved support budget.

To Every Tribe and the field team guide visas, work permits, and residency preparation. Missionaries provide the required documents and raise the associated costs.

Required transportation costs are included in the approved support budget.

Preparation & support

You won’t take the next step alone.

Develop an appropriate training and practical preparation plan. This may include the cohort, an internship, an apprenticeship, or the one-year training.

Career missionary service may be pursued directly; a separate internship or apprenticeship is not a universal prerequisite. Field apprenticeship is a recommended supported first term for new missionaries: learn the language and culture, contribute to ministry, and serve under experienced missionaries with supervision, mentorship, and ongoing training.

Everyone has protected language-learning time tailored to the role.

Regular field-leader check-ins, with mentoring tailored to experience and needs.

Salary

The person serving in this position raises funds for their salary, ministry expenses and benefits. When you accept the position we will provide you with a fundraising coach who will guide you through the entire process.