New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa Leadership

Territorial Leaders

Commissioners Mark and Julie Campbell were appointed as Territorial Leaders in February 2020. The Campbells were most recently leaders of The Salvation Army’s work in Australia.

Management structure

The New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa Territory, (NZFTS) is responsible for all the work of The Salvation Army conducted in all four countries. The work is facilitated through four trusts—one for each country. Each trust has several trustees appointed by the General of The Salvation Army who have delegated their authority (but not responsibility) to the Territorial Governance Board.

Commissioners Mark and Julie Campbell are the joint denominational leaders for The Salvation Army New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa Territory.

As Territorial Commander, Commissioner Mark Campbell is Chair of the Territorial Governance Board. As Chief Secretary, Colonel Gerry Walker is Chair of the Territorial Management Board. 

In addition, a number of regionally-based management operations direct the localised work of the Army in New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa.

There are also nationally-managed social service programmes: Addictions, Supportive Accommodation and Reintegration Services—ASARS (managed from Auckland); and Social Housing—SASH (managed from Wellington).

Territorial Governance Board

The Territorial Governance Board (TGB), chaired by the Territorial Commander (TC) and approved by the General, is charged with the responsibility of governance and the achievement of mission for The Salvation Army in New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa. 

Find out more about the members of TGB

 

The Role of the Board

1. To direct, control and oversee The Salvation Army in New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa

2. To ensure that the organisation remains aligned to the doctrines, principles and practices of The Salvation Army

3. To review the spiritual tone and leadership of the board with the advice of Cabinet

4. To assist the TC and TPWM in their roles to:

• lead the territory in its mission of transforming lives, caring for people and reforming society, through God in Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit
• provide the visionary and practical leadership that will inspire effectiveness in the proclamation of the gospel and the discipling of believers as soldiers
• ensure the Army is a strong evangelical force.

5. To review any policies relating to TSA ministry to ensure that it aligns to TSA doctrine

 

The Five Functions of Governance

In addition, the role of the board is to ensure that the five functions of governance are effectively carried out in the organisation. They are:

Vision, Mission and Strategy

The board ensures that the vision and purpose of the organisation are clearly defined. Simply stated, the board ensures that the purpose of the organisation is protected and enhanced in all that it does and that it aligns with our mission statement.

Policy Approval and Compliance

The board ensures that the organisation's policies are reviewed and updated regularly to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of operation, compliance with all regulatory requirements, and adherence to organisational values and principles.

Accountability

The board ensures that the actions and decisions taken are subject to oversight and justification. Accountability to the board includes the obligation to report, explain and be answerable for consequences.

Performance Management

The board ensures the deployment of measurement tools that track progress against purpose and plans, a culture of learning from experience and financial performance measures.

Risk Management

The board ensures the deployment of risk assessment and management tools and internal controls that increase the likelihood of mission effectiveness and efficiency.

 

The Board's Structure

The board has a total intended membership of 13—being a mix of management, non-executive and independent members. The exact mix of the board may vary as TSA strives to ensure that the diverse nature of our mission and ministry are reflected in the board.

 

Committees

Board committees provide focus for specialised areas of NZFTS ministry and administration. The committees are not decision-making bodies, but rather subsets of the TGB which is the ultimate territorial decision-making body.

Find out more about board committees

International Headquarters

The Salvation Army's International Headquarters is in London, UK. This is the base for the Army's international leader, the General.

General Lyndon Buckingham is the 22nd General of The Salvation Army. He took office in August 2023.