Ara Taiohi

Kia ora koutou, I have qualifications and experience in Social Work, Youth Work, Development Studies and Social Service Supervision. Most recently my mahi has been leading projects and creating youth development programmes in the alcohol and drug and sexual wellbeing space. I work with professionals one-on-one or in groups to guide critical reflection and build competency to provide quality care. My approach is to build a strong and trusting connection that leads us to have deep conversations that are reflective, responsive and challenging. I create clear goals with a supervisee so our supervision is proactive and useful for daily mahi and also in a broader career context. I currently live in the Wairarapa with my small children, partner, dog and chickens but have spent most of my years travelling or living in Wellington. I love having meaningful conversations with people that support reflection, action and change.