< Back Liesl Niania-Sharples Tēnā koutou e rau rangatira mā. I proudly whakapapa to Ngāti Kahungunu located in Takapau, Central Hawkes Bay. I currently live in Waitākere, Tāmaki Makaurau. I’m a proud māmā of two adult children and Nana to one beautiful mokopuna. My professional journey spans a diverse range of roles, including health promotion, youth mentoring and advocacy, managing youth residential homes and working as a therapist in the field of family therapy. Currently, I contract as a one-to-one counsellor, lecture part-time at AUT, and provide kaitiakitanga bi-cultural professional supervision. My Approach My supervision experience has been in providing clinical and cultural support to students, youth/community workers, counsellors and social workers from a range of different agencies. In a supervision setting I sit alongside a kaimahi within the context of a reciprocal relationship in that we both bring our own wisdom and that we both have something to learn from meeting together. My supervision style is relational, grounded in a mixture of Māori values and models and non-Māori therapeutic teachings. I have a strength-based approach that is respectful, hopeful, fun and solution focused. My intention is to support kaimahi on a journey of self-compassion, self-analysis and reflection that will strengthen practice and in turn add value to your mahi with tamariki, rangatahi & whānau. Qualifications Kaitīakitanga, Post Grad Diploma in Bicultural Professional Supervision, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Te WhiuWhiu o te Hau, Diploma in Māori Counselling and National Diploma in Social Services, Wintec BA Degree (Māori/History) The University of Auckland Profesional Association NZ Association of Counsellors Connect with the Supervisor Directly Previous Contact me Next

< Back Shannon Clarke Kia ora! With a youth work journey spanning back to 2001, my ultimate goal as a supervisor/ kaitiaki is to protect and empower the people on the frontline. I provide a deeply supportive, judgment-free space where you can unpack the emotional weight of the sector, knowing someone with decades of experience truly has your back. Grounded in hononga (connection) and a strengths-based philosophy, I work closely with kaimahi to unlock their innate talents, build professional resilience, and celebrate the incredible value they bring to our rangatahi. My Approach I offer a unique blend of long-standing ethical rigor and indigenous-led reflective practice. My approach looks at the whole person—acknowledging the contexts, environments, and unseen dynamics that impact your daily mahi. As someone who trains and delivers the NZ Youth Work Code of Ethics, I help you navigate complex boundaries and systemic challenges with confidence. Whether you are looking to sharpen your professional practice or find a culturally safe space to re-centre your well-being, I am here to help you thrive. Qualifications Post Graduate Diploma of Kaitiakitanga: Professional Bi-Cultural Supervision Bachelor of Communications, majoring in Public Relations & Management Communications Diploma Matauranga Māori Accredited Individual Strengths Coach (Clifton Stregnths) Trainer of Aotearoa NZ Youth Work Code of Ethics Certificate Kai Oranga (most recent) Governance in Iwi and Not-for-Profit 2001-2026 Profesional Association Korowai Tupu Connect with the Supervisor Directly Previous Contact me Next

< Back Katherine Montgomery Kia ora, my name is Katherine and I am a registered social worker living in TeWhanganui-a-Tara. I have experience working as a hospital social worker in the Emergency Department and General Medical wards, and I am currently an Advanced Social Work Practitioner at a Youth one stop shop. I love working with young people and I am super passionate about supervising others. I can provide in person supervision in Wellington, or online supervision nationwide. My Approach I see supervision as a space for reflection, to gain insight, learn and develop, offload any difficulties and process human responses in relation to your work, and be supported. I incorporate reflective practice and my approach is strengths based and solution focused. Qualifications Bachelor of Social Work (with Honours) Supervision Skills for Health and Social Services Professionals (Microcredential) (Level 5) Currently studying a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Supervision through Massey University Profesional Association Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers, Social Work Registration Board Connect with the Supervisor Directly Previous Contact me Next

< Back Spirit Week Other Māngere College's MC Active Council Target Age: 13-21 Address: 23 Bader Drive, Māngere, Auckland 2022, New Zealand When: 18 May 2026 8:45 pm c.manase@mangerecollege.school.nz PRIVATE EVENT What is Māngere College’s school culture? What are our collective attitudes, beliefs, and behaviours that make up our school environment? We had 43 students in groups of 7-8 to create a SWOT analysis on our school culture, and they found that the common weaknesses and threats were “fighting, attendance, wagging, poor communication, and lack of participation from staff and students”. We are holding a Spirit Week during the annual Youth Week, from Monday, 18th May to Friday, 22nd May. Spirit Week allows students to have fun in school while actively shaping a stronger, more connected school environment. Students mentioned in their SWOT analysis the opportunity of creating whole-school events. It strengthens whanaugatanga between students and staff and enhances mana! Students are given the capability to be at the forefront and express themselves in ways that aren’t directly tied to academics. This type of event allows for low-pressure participation and builds school culture through shared experiences and inside jokes that students and staff can relate to. Over time, these moments become part of the school’s identity. Our strengths were our cultural diversity, community connections and extracurricular activities. Spirit Week leverages these positives and amplifies them in a way that can outweigh the negatives of our school. Schools that implement Spirit Week have found student attendance increases as it gives students something to look forward to. They are motivated and feel inclined to participate. Many of our students will avoid coming to school because of their poor relationship with the staff. It breaks down barriers between students and staff because it humanises these authoritative figures, opening up for authenticity and genuine relationships. Stronger school spirit means students feel connected, included, and excited to be at school; pride naturally follows. Spirit Week becomes a visible celebration of that pride, helping to build a positive atmosphere that can last well beyond the week itself. Previous Next

< Back Amohia Rolls I am a descendant of Ngāti Kauwhata, Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki, Waikato and Ngāti Raukawa, and I am a proud mum of five. My whakapapa, whānau and connection to community are central to who I am and provide the foundation for the way I engage with people, particularly in supporting culturally responsive practice and the wellbeing of rangatahi, whānau and practitioners. I bring 30 years of experience in education, including 15 years as a Principal across both English-medium and Māori-medium settings. I have also been privileged to establish and lead a new kura ā-iwi, which opened in 2024, creating an educational environment grounded in whakapapa, culture, identity and the aspirations of whānau. Alongside my education leadership, I have 20 years of governance experience across school, Rongo Mauri Trust and iwi boards. These experiences have developed my ability to lead, listen, challenge constructively, reflect deeply and support others through complex situations. In 2018, I established Rongo Mauri in response to the needs I was seeing within the Camberley community. Rongo Mauri has since grown to two sites, extending into Feilding, with a team of 22 staff. Our work specialises in youth development, education, pathways, connection and potential, with cultural therapy being a key part of our approach to healing and wellbeing. As the leader of the organisation, I provide cultural supervision and support to my own staff, helping practitioners reflect on their practice, understand the cultural contexts of the people they work with, and remain grounded in safe, ethical and culturally responsive approaches. My supervision experience also extends beyond my own organisation, including providing cultural supervision and support to MSD workers and social workers in the wider community. I am a Clinical Mental Health and Addictions Counsellor and have completed a Certificate in Supervision. My experience has reinforced for me that effective supervision is not simply about accountability or professional development; it is about creating a safe and reflective space where practitioners can explore their practice, recognise their own biases and assumptions, work through complexity, and strengthen their cultural confidence and capability. I bring an innovative cultural lens grounded in whakapapa, lived experience, clinical practice, education, leadership and youth development. I see supervision as an opportunity to support practitioners to grow in their practice while ultimately improving outcomes for the people, whānau and communities they serve. My Approach My approach to supervision is culturally grounded, relational and strengths-based, with cultural therapy and cultural narrative being key connectors in the way I work with practitioners. I use cultural narratives to guide conversations, creating opportunities to explore identity, whakapapa, experiences, values and the cultural contexts that influence both the practitioner and the people they support. This provides a safe space for deeper reflection, understanding and connection. I draw on my extensive experience across education, social services, youth development, mental health and addictions, as well as my experience leading and supporting teams. This broad sector knowledge enables me to provide practical, solution-focused supervision that connects reflection with action. I support practitioners to explore challenges, recognise strengths, identify opportunities, develop strategies and work towards clear and achievable goals. I see supervision as a collaborative process rather than simply providing answers. I work alongside practitioners to develop strategies, goals and plans that are relevant to their practice, their cultural context and the people they support. My aim is to strengthen confidence, capability and cultural responsiveness, while supporting practitioners to remain grounded, reflective and focused on safe, effective and meaningful outcomes for rangatahi, whānau and communities. Qualifications Bachelor Education Post Grad Mental Health & Addictions Counselling Certificate Supervision Mataora- Mahi Atua Profesional Association DAPAANZ The Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand Connect with the Supervisor Directly Previous Contact me 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 Connect with the Supervisor Directly Previous Contact me Next

< Back Wyatt Butcher Having lived a life with many ups and downs, successes and failures, and a wide range of work experience, I have come to appreciate the value of good supervision. A family tragedy in 1999 resulted my learning both empathy and compassion and ultimately led me into being a specialist mental health chaplain. A role enjoyed for twenty-two years. Married to Janice for forty-five years we have three children (one of whom is deceased) and four grandchildren. My Approach In supervision I focus on growth and development of the supervisee through a strength’s based reflective process. Qualifications Post Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision, Master of Health Science (Mental Health), Bachelor of Ministry, Diploma of Teaching, Bachelor of Commerce (Valuation and Property management) Profesional Association NZ Healthcare Chaplain's Association Connect with the Supervisor Directly Previous Contact me Next

< Back Ahoia Atevalu My Approach Qualifications Bachelor of Bicultural Social Work Graduate Certificate in Cross Cultural Supervision Profesional Association Connect with the Supervisor Directly Previous Contact me Next

Raniera Pene he/ him Ko Puke Karoro te Maunga Ko Kaipara te Moana Ko Ōruawharo te Marae Ko Te Uri O Hau te Hapū Ko Ngāti Whātua te Iwi Ko Mahuhu Ki Te Rangi te Waka Ko Tumutumuwhenua te Tupuna My professional career in youth work began in 2016 when I was employed by the late MP Takutai Moana Kemp who, at that time, was the CEO of Te Kaha O Te Rangatahi based in South Auckland. Under her extraordinary leadership, we were guided by the famous words of the late kaumatua Eru Thompson who coined the phrase, “ko ngā rangatahi ngā rangatira o te nāianei.” (our youth are our leaders of today). Since 2021, I have been blessed with the opportunity to work for my iwi (Ngāti Whātua) as the Senior Advisor of Te Ha Oranga, delivering a wide range of youth-focused initiatives for all young people across our tribal boundary. Our belief is that when a community prioritises its youth, it ensures a safe and thriving future for all people. In the year 2022, I was appointed as the Kaihautū of Ara Taiohi. Being the peak body for youth development across Aotearoa, I saw this role as a significant opportunity to connect the sector through Te Tiriti and make a difference for all youth workers in their capacity to materialise the wise words of the late Eru Thompson. Fast forward to today, Ara Taiohi continues to be the vehicle of change that champions unity across the sector and encourages the leaders of our nation to deeply consider the role of youth work in shaping a safe and thriving Aotearoa.

< 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 Connect with the Supervisor Directly Previous Contact me Next

< Back Tyson Walters www.incouragesupervision.com My Approach Tyson Walters is a professional supervisor based in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand. His approach to supervision is reflective, trauma-informed, and grounded in culturally responsive practice, supporting practitioners to strengthen ethical decision-making, professional identity, and wellbeing within complex practice environments. Tyson holds a Master of Professional Supervision from the University of Auckland and brings over 20 years of experience working with high-risk populations. His background includes youth work in Canada through outdoor adventure education with high-risk male youth, as well as roles within Ara Poutama Aotearoa | Department of Corrections, where he worked as a youth-focused probation officer and in broader practice leadership contexts. He operates a private practice, InCourage Supervision, offering professional supervision both in-person in Auckland and online. Tyson has a particular interest in supporting youth workers and other helping professionals to navigate the demands of their roles with clarity, resilience, and reflective depth. www.incouragesupervision.com Qualifications Masters of Professional Supervision University of Auckland Profesional Association NZ Association of Counsellors Connect with the Supervisor Directly Previous Contact me Next

< Back Sumita Sumita I am a DAPAANZ-registered clinician with over 15 years of experience working across the health and wellbeing sector. My professional experience includes assessment work, trauma-informed practice, dual diagnosis, and supporting people with complex and diverse needs. I also bring valuable lived experience from the disability sector, which has strengthened my understanding of advocacy, inclusion, resilience, and the importance of working alongside people in a respectful and empowering way. I have worked collaboratively with Māori organisations and communities, delivering workshops that focus on self-awareness, personal growth, wellbeing, and developing a deeper understanding of ourselves as human beings. My approach is grounded in connection, reflection, compassion, and curiosity. I believe that meaningful change begins with developing self-awareness and understanding our own experiences, values, strengths, and responses. I also facilitate retreat-based work that provides space for reflection, restoration, personal development, and deeper connection. My Approach As a DAPAANZ-registered clinician with 13 years of experience in the dual-diagnosis sector, I take a supportive, reflective, and collaborative approach to supervision. I aim to create a safe and respectful space where supervisees can openly discuss clinical practice, challenges, ethical considerations, and professional development. My supervision approach integrates evidence-based practice, reflective practice, cultural responsiveness, and a strong focus on client wellbeing and safety. I encourage supervisees to develop confidence, clinical reasoning, self-awareness, and professional accountability while maintaining appropriate boundaries and ethical standards. Qualifications Graduate Diploma in Addiction Level 7 Dappanz Accredited clinical supervisor Profesional Association DAPAANZ Connect with the Supervisor Directly Previous Contact me Next