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About Us
New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa Leadership
Territorial Leader
Commissioner Janine Donaldson was appointed as Territorial Commander in January 2025. Janine has had significant international leadership experience, serving in Zambia, South Africa, Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
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.
Commissioner Janine Donaldson is the denominational leader for The Salvation Army New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa Territory.
As Territorial Commander, Commissioner Janine Donaldson is Chair of the Territorial Governance Board. As Chief Secretary, Colonel Jennifer Groves 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.
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（https://www.salvationarmy.org.nz/about-us/leadership-and-structure/our-territorial-leaders/territorial-governance-board）
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 Territorial Leaders in their roles to:
lead the territory in its mission of caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society by God’s power
provide the visionary and practical leadership that will inspire effectiveness in the proclamation of the gospel and the discipling of believers as soldiers