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< Back Isedora Lewis My Approach Qualifications Profesional Association Get in touch with me izzynz@gmail.com Previous Next

< Back Kirsten Smith Ko Rotuma, Ko Wēra, Ko Aerani te whakapaparanga mai Ko Tangata Tiriti ahau Ko Te Whanganui a Tara te kāinga Ko Kirsten Smith tōku ingoa Kia ora! My ancestors are from Rotuma, Wales and Ireland. I honour the mana of Te Tiriti o Waitangi which gives me a place to stand in Aotearoa. Wellington is my home – specifically Ngaio – where I live with my husband and our youngest child who is a Youth Worker. Our eldest lives nearby. A champion for youth development and an advocate for rangatahi and those who work with them, I have been contributing to the youth sector for more than 25 years. After all that time, I’m pretty well connected with a good reputation for manaaki, partnership, doing what I say, and getting things done! While I love working with tamariki, rangatahi and whānau, what I love even more, is supporting the people who do that mahi - youth workers, advocates, and the people responsible for keeping these services going. My Approach My professional experience includes leadership roles in NGOs, iwi services and government. Having managed Youth One Stop Shops for many years, I have a particular interest and understanding in youth health, mental health, and development services, and am experienced at supporting people from a range of different professions. I also have wide experience in advocacy spaces and have a real interest in supporting people in these roles, especially in relation to Oranga Tamariki and the care system. I am a keen observer of people's strengths and use my own strengths of empathy and as a developer of people, to help people realise their potential, and support them to grow both personally and professionally. My supervision practice is informed by Mana Taiohi. Qualifications Master of Social Work (Hons) Profesional Association Get in touch with me kirstensmith40@gmail.com Previous Next

< Back Melesina Umeano Fakalofa lahi atu My name is Melesina Betsy Umeano. I hail from the Rock of Polynesia, Niue Island. I am married to a man of God from Nigeria, mother to 3 adult children 23 years and over and 2 young children under the age of 8. I am a Registered Social Worker with 6 years experienced working in the field, Mental Health, Oranga Tamariki, and a Pasifika Community Developer in East Auckland. I offer external supervision and cultural supervision to help practitioners grow and thrive. I'm passionate about creating a safe space for everyone to reflect, learn and connect with their practice. My Approach The framework that I incorporate into my supervision model is about - Respecting each others values beliefs Reflection is important for you to be focused and grounded Spirituality and solution focused I am a fun, loving, caring Pasifika woman who is ready to support/tautoko walk alongside you with this kaupapa. Each session is never boring or the same. I offer supervision at the beach, at a cafe, walk and talk or online. I am very flexible as a social worker I have to ready for anything that will come my day on a daily basis with work. Qualifications Level 4 Mental Health Certificate Bicultural Bachelor of Social Work Degree Graduate Certificate Level 7 Cross Cultural Supervision Profesional Association Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers Social Work Registration Board Get in touch with me meleumeano@hotmail.com Previous Next

< Back Matt Renata My Approach Qualifications Bachelor in Indigenous Theology (Māori & Pasifika) Diploma in Youth & Community Development Diploma in Māori Leadership Diploma in Te Reo Māori Certificate in Supervision Profesional Association Get in touch with me matthewrenata@outlook.com Previous Next

< Back Charissa Kavermann My Approach Qualifications Profesional Association Get in touch with me charissa.kavermann@gmail.com Previous Next

< Back Tupefou Serah Kapeteni My Approach I use a collaborative, strength-based, and developmental approach to supervision. I establish a welcoming atmosphere that promotes candid dialogue, introspection, and lifelong learning. I encourage goal-setting and professional development while concentrating on enhancing each person's abilities. I modify my approach as necessary, taking a more directive stance when performance management, safety, or clarity are needed. Qualifications Profesional Association Get in touch with me landskape2@gmail.com Previous Next

< Back Suzanne Cocker Ko Ruapehu te maunga Ko Rangitikei te awa Ko Tūwharetoa me Ngāti Kahungunu me Ngāti Raukawa me English me Norwegian me Scottish nga iwi Ko Parerukuwai te tupuna wahine Ko Suzanne Cocker ahau I was born and bred in Petone, Wellington. I come from a long line of people, who on both sides of my family, are steeped in acts of service, compassion and work ethic. After providing professional Supervision within my various roles over the past 12 years, in 2023 I established Pohutukawa Place to focus on high-quality external Professional Supervision for Social Workers and other helping professions. I am focused on supporting best practice, growing a competent and compassionate workforce, and advocating for the critical role Social Work has in advancing social justice. I have been a Social Worker for over 16 years and held roles in addictions, family conflict and child consultancy, youth health services, Social Work education and held management and professional leadership roles in tertiary health services. I have worked both in kaupapa Māori and mainstream organisations and has been fortunate to practice Social Work in Aotearoa, Australia and the United Kingdom. I am passionate about utilising my skills and experience to support Social Workers and other professionals to be the very best version of themselves. Whether it’s testing new theories, advocating for changing systems that don’t work for whānau or ensuring great support and ethical rigor for professionals, I am keen to get stuck in. I love to spend time travelling, learning about other cultures, and being inspired by Social Work in the global space. My Approach My approach: It’s about the relationship curated between people. Relationships underpin the weaving of shared experiences, reciprocal learning, celebration of strengths and opportunities for professional and personal growth. I believe carefully crafted, well-functioning relationships support the development of professionals so that they may provide the very best in quality reflective practice for the individuals, whānau and wider community they serve. Qualifications Post Graduate Certificate in Supervision Master of Social Work Bachelor of Social Work Profesional Association Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers Social Work Registration Board Get in touch with me suzannecocker.pohutukawaplace@gmail.com Previous Next

< Back Ahoia Atevalu My Approach Qualifications Bachelor of Bicultural Social Work Graduate Certificate in Cross Cultural Supervision Profesional Association Get in touch with me cultivatingpathways@gmail.com Previous Next

< Back Vadelia Le Geyt My Approach Qualifications Profesional Association Get in touch with me jobhunters.v@gmail.com Previous Next

< Back Tony Yuretich As a Tangata Tiriti from Te Tai Tokerau, my early life there informs my mahi as much as my 20 years of experience in the youth sector in Tāmaki Makaurau. I have studied in a formal settings and in wananga to weave that knowledge with the practical solutions of the farm or sports fields. I believe we all have what we need in and around us. Rural life taught me how to be curious and to make something out of nothing. Coaching taught me that to be competition on the field or the court is a byproduct of supporting others to know who they are and how they can contribute. My degree gave me the opportunity to add to and broaden the knowledge I had with names and models. I thrive in te taiao and it is essential in both my mahi and spare time, its restorative nature bringing balance to myself and this I work with. This has led to my current haerenga to further strengthen Taha Wairua as balance the other three Taha. I am grateful to all those I have learnt from; tohunga, kaiako and the taiohi. Among the taonga they gave they also taught me to listen to my puku because if it feels right, it is right. My Approach Taiohi are our future, however success doesn’t happen in a vacuum, all our young people need guidance from strong leaders. Taiohi pick us because they know we have what they need; supervision should reflect that. My passion for encouraging taiohi to realise their potential overflowed into supporting kaimahi to stand in their mana, as this is the flow in our mahi. Mohammad Ali says; “the service you do for others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth.” Passion and purpose is a given for those working in the youth sector but it is experience and guidance that hones skills. I know what we need is already inside of us but too often it takes another’s eyes to help us see that clearly. I encourage kaimahi to answer the questions they have for me, learning to listen to their puku, gaining confidence in their intuition and experience. We are all susceptible to ‘imposter syndrome’, but when kaimahi give best of themselves to taiohi, mistakes and all, this role modelling helps the young person successfully navigate their challenges. We all need our guides. The word ‘sensei’ gives the image of a karate expert but it simply means ‘teacher’ in Japanese. Mr Miyagi was as much a cheerleader as anything else. I will scaffold your mahi through encouragement, experience, empathy and humour. Kaimahi who see value in themselves see the immense value in their young people, growing professionally and personally. Contact me to find out more and check out my mahi at https://tonyyuretich.com Qualifications Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Mahi a Atua Mataora Profesional Association Get in touch with me tony.yuretich@icloud.com Previous Next

< Back Louise Sue I am an experienced health professional with over 20 years in the oncology specialty, adept at navigating high-pressure healthcare environments. My expertise includes palliative care, trauma, and grief support, with a special interest in sexual and reproductive health. Holding a Master's in Nursing and a Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision, I am passionate about supporting fellow professionals. Outside of work, I enjoy adventuring with my labradoodle Huckleberry, waterskiing with my family, and diving into a good book. My Approach As a professional supervisor, I provide a safe and confidential space for you to explore and reflect on your professional practice. I offer guidance and support to help you enhance your skills and knowledge, ultimately improving the quality of your work. My approach is tailored to your individual needs, ensuring that you receive personalized and effective supervision. Professional supervision is a collaborative and supportive process aimed at promoting your professional development and well-being. It involves regular meetings where we discuss your work, challenges, and aspirations. Through this reflective practice, you can gain insights, identify assumptions, develop new strategies, and enhance your overall performance. Join me in this journey of continuous improvement and excellence in professional practice Sessions usually occur monthly and can either be in person or via Google Meets. I am continually learning and developing my supervision toolbox. The following are some examples of the professional supervision models and tools that I am familiar with and utilise in my practice. > Reflective Learning Model > Seven eyed Model > Developmental Approach > Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Qualifications Postgraduate Certificate Professional Supervision Master of Nursing - First Class Honours Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Bachelor of Nursing Profesional Association NZ Nurses Organisation Nursing Council New Zealand Get in touch with me louisesuemahi@gmail.com Previous Next

< Back Jane Suzanne Caffery My Approach Qualifications Profesional Association Get in touch with me jane.caffery@yahoo.co.nz Previous Next