Ara Taiohi

With over 10 years of frontline experience, I understand the challenges that you face, as a Frontline professional. Together we can create transformational change. My Bicultural Supervision integrates cultural humility, accountability, and bicultural competence which empowers you to blend Māori and mainstream approaches and build an effective, culturally responsive practice. The traditional holistic healing of Rongoā Māori will support you to maintain balance, self-care and resilience in your challenging role. Other Context: Industry-Specific Expertise: Bicultural Supervision, Community Services, Education & Training, Government & Policy, Health & Wellbeing, Rongoā Māori and Social Work - Community, Iwi & Statutory. General & Professional Expertise: Facilitation & Training, Governance, Leadership & People Management, Negotiation & Conflict Resolution, Problem Solving & Critical Thinking, Project Management, Relationship Management & Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management and Compliance.   Socia Work Experience: Oranga Tamariki (2021–2023): Facilitator; Supervision & Practice Framework, Bicultural Supervision & Bicultural Framework Oranga Tamariki (2017–2023): Care & Protection; Social Worker, Senior Practitioner & Acting Supervisor Raukawa Whānau Ora (2015-2016): Family Start; Social Worker Women’s Refuge (2014–2015): Crisis Intervention; Social Worker Current Study: Kaitiakitanga -Postgraduate Diploma in Bicultural Professional Supervision (2025)