Reverend Peter Rickman
Chaplain
Rev Peter Rickman brings extensive experience from the Anglican Church in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. His background includes work as a community and youth worker, counsellor, teacher, prison and school chaplain, vicar, and senior church leader.
Rev Rickman previously served as Chaplain at St Paul’s and later returned to parish ministry overseas. Prior to rejoining the school, he held the role of Dean of the Waikato Cathedral Church of St Peter, where he provided leadership across ministry, outreach, and pastoral care. His work included overseeing large volunteer and staff teams and supporting programmes for youth, older people, and vulnerable members of the community.
Rev Rickman brings strong pastoral leadership and values the role of faith, service, and care within a school environment. He enjoys working with young people and supporting the wider school community.
Outside of school, Rev Rickman is actively involved in community service. He is a qualified first aid instructor, has experience as a community ambulance first responder, is involved with Hamilton Sea Scouts as a kayaking and sailing instructor, and is a qualified PADI scuba diving instructor.
Contact:
Tel: +64 7 957 8899 ext 8842
Email: revpeter@stpauls.school.nz
