Due to the upcoming departure of the current pastor, the Board of SPWO is looking for a:
Fulltime Pastor m/f – 40 hours per week
“Some conversations leave a lasting impression. Sometimes they take place on board a vessel, at a remote project site, or during a visit to an office on the other side of the world. Stichting Pastoraat Werkers Overzee (SPWO) is looking for a new pastor to be there for those encounters.”
The role
The dredging pastor is an independent and confidential conversation partner for people in a wide variety of situations, regardless of their faith, beliefs or worldview. Working from an ecumenical Christian inspiration, you contribute to the wellbeing of individual employees within their working environment.
The position involves approximately 75 to 100 days of international travel per year, visiting vessels, projects and offices abroad
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a strong and approachable personality with an open ecumenical attitude and the ability to connect with employees of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds. The dredging pastor must be able to build relationships of trust with both employees and their managers.
An affinity with the maritime sector and experience in workplace or industrial pastoral care are considered an advantage. A good command of Dutch and English is essential, as is the physical fitness required for international travel and boarding vessels.
A remuneration and benefits package appropriate to the position is available. The successful candidate will initially be offered a one-year contract, with the intention of converting this into a permanent contract after 12 months.
A detailed job description and information package are available from the SPWO secretariat. Please also visit www.spwo.nl.
If this position appeals to you, please send your application and CV before 1 October 2026 to the SPWO secretariat at Paulienke.vanWijngaarden@VanOord.com, for the attention of Lodewijk Wijngaard, Secretary of SPWO.
For further information about the position, please contact Lodewijk Wijngaard, Secretary of SPWO, at lodewijk.wijngaard@boskalis.com
