The new Director Catholic Services in the Wellington archdiocese is David Olivier.
He replaces Lesley Hooper, who retires on 29 September after nine years with Catholic Social Services.
Olivier comes from the Diocese of Palmerston North, where he is currently Principal of St Peters College, a position he has held for eighteen years.
He was previously principal of Upper Hutt College, and before that deputy rector of St Patrick’ College, Silverstream.
Olivier is chairman of the Pathways Executive Group of the Talent Central Trust Pathways Group.
This group was set up to co-ordinate the transition of students into employment in the Manawatu.
In his letter, announcing the appointment, Cardinal John Dew said “Dave is well versed in Catholic social teaching and lives it in his life.’
Dew described Olivier as an exceptional leader and manager, active in the Church and in the wider community.
His also is well versed in tikanga Maori and te reo Maori.
Supplied Letter from Cardinal Dew.