Our Board Meet the Ara Taiohi Board – a group of passionate, experienced leaders from across Aotearoa who help guide and support our mahi. They bring a wide range of skills, perspectives, and lived experiences, all with a shared commitment to the wellbeing of rangatahi. The Board keeps us focused on what matters most: supporting the youth development sector and staying connected to the needs of young people. Nominations for Board Members 2026 RANIERA PENE KAIHAUTŪ About Raniera ATARAU HAMILTON BOARD MEMBER About Atarau CHILLION SANERIVI BOARD CO-CHAIR About Chillion ANYA SATYANAND BOARD MEMBER About Anya KEITH SHAW FARC CHAIR About Keith MOANA MATAUTIA-TEPANIA BOARD MEMBER About Mo ZOE FINDLAY BOARD MEMBER About Zoe

Ara Taiohi is the peak body for youth development in Aotearoa. We are connected to 4,000 people who work with young people every day. Our sector is based on a positive youth development approach which focuses on nurturing young people’s strengths and abilities, fostering their healthy development, and promoting positive engagement with their communities. Ara Taiohi is the peak body for youth development in Aotearoa. We are connected to and support youth workers and organisations across the motu. Our job is to advocate for the work you do, and make sure you have the resources you need to bring your best. Who We Are Looking for something specific? Quick access to some of the most visited areas of our website. Mana Taiohi A guiding framework for positive youth development in Aotearoa. Resources + Tools Guides, frameworks, and latest research from the sector. Code of Ethics Ethical guidance to support safe, accountable youth work. Supervision Find a supervisor to support your reflective practice and professional growth. Training + Wānanga Practical learning for practitioners at all stages. Membership Join our membership communities - Ngā Kaihoe, Korowai Tupu, and Ara Taiohi. Join a community of youth workers and organisations. Becoming a member is the best way to be part of what we do; if it's not for you, you can still stay connected by joining our mailing list. Membership Subscribe What's happening in the youth development sector? The Digital Youth Sector Hub is now live! Log In

Our Current Members Our members are the backbone of our sector, working with young people on a daily basis. This tool allows you to explore our current Group Members. We do not publish the details of our Personal Members. Our database of Korowai Tupu Members can be found here . Search Database Tuilaepa Youth Mentoring Trust Board Go to site Tuilaepa Youth Mentoring Services (TYMS) is a Pacific-led cultural and relationship-based intervention service that provides mentoring, advocacy and support for primarily Maori and Pacific youth, and their families. Nelson Tasman Youth Workers Collective Go to site The Nelson Tasman Youth Workers Collective is a not for profit agency that supports the people and agencies working with young people in the Nelson Tasman region. ECPAT Child Alert Trust Go to site We work for a world in which no child can be bought, sold, or used for sex. We encourage everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand to speak up when they suspect child sexual exploitation. This includes underage sex work, survival sex, trafficking and online exploi Turanga Ararau Go to site Turanga Ararau Youth Services delivers the Youth Service contract under the Ministry of Social Development. We are a team of dedicated youth workers helping to improve the lives of our rangatahi Grey District Youth Trust Go to site GYDT works with young people in the Grey District to make it a cooler place to be. Youthtown Incorporated Go to site Youthtown is a nationally operated, not for profit organisation who empower young New Zealanders to be the best they can be. Youthtown achieves this through their 5 key programmes of After School, Holidays, Sport, Outdoors and Youth. Youthtown are highly regarded for the programmes they offer young people and they're committed to providing a safe environment where young New Zealanders can 'dream it, do it' with Youthtown. Waitara Taiohi Trust Go to site At Waitara Taiohi Trust, we are driven by a single vision: He puna wai koropupū ko Waitara – a place of refreshing where taiohi are woven, whole, and winning. Our mission is to awhi taiohi in cultivating a deep sense of belonging, identity, and confidence. Grounded in our Theory of Change, we walk alongside our rangatahi through intentional mentoring, trusted relationships, and leadership development. Whether through community initiatives or vocational training, we are dedicated to ensuring every young person has a clear pathway to thrive. Generation Kāinga Trust Go to site Kāpiti Coast District Council Go to site The Kāpiti Coast District Council enables democratic local decision making to promote the social, economic, environmental and cultural wellbeing of the Kāpiti Coast. Te Hā o Mātauranga Go to site Te Ha o Matauranga, Learning in Kaikoura is all about creating, promoting and encouraging learning opportunities in Kaikoura. Clutha District Youth Council Go to site The Youth Council is a standing committee of the Clutha District Council, which enables its views to be regularly heard at the full Council table. Greater Green Island Community Network Charitable Trust Go to site The Greater Green Island Community Network - Wheako delivers positive youth development in partnership with local schools. Targeted at fostering wellbeing, belonging, resilience, and mastery in tamariki and taiohi, Wheako supports youth aged 11-18 with ta Wesley Community Action Go to site Wesley Community Action works to bring out the best in people and supports just and caring communities throughout the Wellington region (including, ÅŒtaki, Kāpiti, Porirua, Hutt Valley & Wellington). They work with people of all ages and stages of life. The Collaborative Trust Go to site Te Ika Whenua Counselling Services Trust Go to site Te Ika Whenua Counselling Services was established in 1994. We recently secured funding for 2 Rangatahi programmes, these will be the only 2 Rangatahi programmes available to whanau in the Te Ika Whenua Hāpori. We aim to start delivery of these programm St John of God Waipuna Go to site St John of God Waipuna is a specialist youth agency in Christchurch which manages an innovative range of programmes providing young people, their families/whanau and the community with support and opportunities for development. Quality Education Services Go to site Lifeskills empowers the community through tailored positive youth development, education, training and employment support. We are here to help our community to build skills and confidence to secure sustainable careers and future pathways. Our services add Youth Alive Trust Go to site Youth Alive Trust has been supporting young people on the east of Christchurch since 1989. We support hundreds of people every week through weekly youth clubs, schools support, oscar, mentoring, holiday programmes, events, a music school, parenting programmes and whānau support. Youth and Cultural Development Incorporated Society Go to site Youth and Cultural Development Incorporated Society (YCD) exists to support Taiohi in Ōtautahi and surrounding regions to achieve a sense of wholeness and reach their full potential. Heart for Youth Charitable Trust Go to site Established in 2012, Heart For Youth Trust supports vulnerable/ marginalised rangatahi aged 8-24 years with Mentoring. We train adults from community to support youth within community. We now also offer youth worker/kai mahi training and PD often at little or no cost depending on funding available. Harbour Sport Go to site Netball Manurewa Incorporated Go to site Girls Rock Aotearoa Incorporated Go to site Girls Rock Aotearoa is established and maintained exclusively for charitable purposes (including any purposes ancillary to those charitable purposes), namely to advance education by developing and providing programmes centred around engagement and agency within musical communities that provide educational, cultural, recreational and social activities in a supervised, caring, positive environment particularly directed towards children and youth. The King's Trust Go to site The Trust supports young people to overcome challenges, discover their strengths and realise their potential via entrepreneurship. We offer free training, mentoring, seed funding and networking for 18-30 yr olds. South Waikato Pacific Islands Community Services Go to site Our vision is to be the best Pacific Provider of Quality Services for the Pacific Peoples in the South Waikato. We are a member of Aere Tai, based in Tokoroa, South Waikato. We deliver a range of community health, social and Whanau Ora services to the people of Tokoroa. JAMS Go to site JAMS is a small group of trained adults who work with families and young people. JAMS provides Court approved Supervised Contact, Youth Mentoring and Art Therapy programs which are developed together with the young person. Programs are safe, varied and stimulating and meet the developmental, emotional, and physical needs of each young person. Real Go to site We’re proudly part of the Pathways and Wise Group whānau providing community based mental health and alcohol and other drug support services. We support taiohi to live full lives; hopeful and connected to what matters to them. Our youth services have been developed with and for taiohi, to reflect what matters most to the young people in our communities, and we continue to expand our services across the motu to meet those ongoing needs. Anglican Youth Ministries Go to site Anglican Youth Ministries facilitate youth ministry in the Anglican Diocese of Auckland. We offer parishes in the Diocese of Auckland combined youth group events – both social and spiritual – as well as diocesan-wide camps. We also provide training, advocacy and support for youth pastors, voluntary leaders & young people. Kaipatiki Youth Development Trust Go to site KYDT is a community-based Social Service Provider working alongside 'at-risk' young people and their whanau. Provision of mentoring and social work support programmes for referred Young People of Kaipatiki. QT Community CATs Go to site QT Community Cats is a Queenstown-based charity that rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes stray, abandoned, and surrendered cats. The organization also runs community programs that promote youth development, wellbeing, life skills, and social inclusion through meaningful interactions with animals. Westland Rural Education Activities Programme Society Incorporated Go to site WestREAP is a community-focused organization in New Zealand that supports education and development in rural and remote areas of the West Coast. It offers a wide range of programs, including early childhood and schools education, youth mentoring and devel Barnardos New Zealand Incorporated Go to site Barnardos Aotearoa is New Zealand’s largest children’s charity, offering a unique combination of social services and early childhood education. Every day, our professional and dedicated staff help build communities where all children are nurtured and supp Stop Go to site For over 30 years Stop has supported people across Te Waipounamu to stop engaging in concerning or harmful sexual behaviour. Stop provides whānau-centered support and therapy to adults, rangatahi and tamariki who have engaged in, or are demonstrating, concerning or harmful sexualised behaviour. Digital Natives Academy Go to site Digital Natives Academy, a non-profit, was established in 2014 to encourage young people wanting to enter the digital tech industry the power to create, transform, shape and develop their own digital tools. DNA’s vision is to inspire the next generation The Raglan Community House Charitable Trust Go to site Raglan Community House supports the wider Raglan community with activities and services including counselling, budgeting, supporting youth. Our services aim to support those vulnerable community members and positive local initiatives. Hapai Tuhono Charitable Trust Go to site Hāpai Tūhono’s mission is to nurture aspirations and connections to help realise Māori potential - embracing a whānau and intergenerational approach for long-term sustainable success. We are a trusted innovative leader in the Māori workforce and career de Big brothers Big Sisters of Wellington Go to site Big brothers big sisters is a not for profit organisation that recruits trains and screens volunteer adult mentors to match with a young person in their community in need of a positive role model and friend. Mentors meet with their young person each week Auckland Challenge Incorporated Go to site Auckland Challenge provides access to the Duke of Edinburgh's Award program to all youth by providing Award support Hubs, independent Award services and school/community group support. They are dedicated to helping young individuals build on their strengths Wellness Riders Incorporated Go to site Wellness Riders Incorporated is a not for profit skateboarding community with youth empowerment programmes and events in Auckland & Hawke's Bay. Our kaupapa focuses on enhancing the mental and physical wellbeing of youth through social connection, spen Yes Disability Resource Centre (i.lead) Go to site YES Disability Resource Centre is a not-for-profit organisation, working to ensure young people with disabilities and learning differences are represented equitably in governance, planning and employment. Our focus is to support, engage and empower youth with disabilities through a range of resources, networks, opportunities and projects, aimed Marlborough Youth Trust Go to site Marlborough Youth Trust provides services to communities, groups and individuals that enables, supports and encourages the development and well-being of the young people of Marlborough. Youth Search and Rescue Go to site YSAR Trust is a non-profit organisation providing a three-year training programme for secondary school students. Its focus is on skill development, community service principles and authentic outdoor education learning outcomes that are aligned with the Search and Rescue and Civil Defence sectors. Learning to Survive, Thrive and Save Lives Graeme Dingle Foundation National Office Go to site Graeme Dingle Foundation inspires all school age New Zealand children to reach their full potential through programmes that help build self-esteem, promote good values and which teach valuable life, education and health skills. The Salvation Army Go to site The Salvation Army is an international movement and an evangelical branch of the Christian Church, which expresses its ministry through a balance of spiritual and social programmes. It fights poverty and social and spiritual distress in New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga & Samoa I Have a Dream Go to site Using an evidence-based, whole-child approach, we work with Kiwi kids for 15 years, from their first years at school until they move on to tertiary study or employment. We provide wraparound services to keep dreamers on track because we know that giving kids access to the support and resources they need will lead to academic and life success. FONUA OLA TRUST Go to site Fonua Ola is a Social Service and Mental Health For Pacific By Pacific. Fonua Ola's services are free for the community to access funded through partnerships with the Ministry of Children, Ministry of Social Development and Te Whatu Ora Hastings District Council Go to site We want young people to feel empowered to reach their full potential in a way that is meaningful to them. Hastings District Council has a range of services and programmes that young people can get involved with. Te Aranui YouthTrust Go to site Te Aranui Youth Trust works alongside Police and Ministry of Education to support vulnerable youth in Tauranga. We provide specialised programmes and interventions for those rangatahi that despite having potential, may just need extra support due to circ Prima Volta Charitable Trust Go to site We work to provide young people with aspirational environments to develop their voices, challenge themselves artistically, raise community awareness of the arts' positive impact, provide mentoring for aspiring performers, and establish ongoing educational 24-7 YouthWork Trust Go to site Seeing young people thrive is why 24-7 YouthWork exists. We believe the old adage: it takes a village to raise a child. In light of this, 24-7YW facilitates the connection between a local school and a local church to provide trained youth workers to work within a school. Ngati Porou Oranga Go to site Ngati Porou Oranga brings our health, housing, care and social services together. This enables the Runanganui to provide integrated support. We support all age groups from pepi, rangatahi/taiohi, adults, kaumatua and their whanau. The D List Go to site The D*List is on a mission to transform attitudes to disability in Aotearoa. We create unapologetic content, uplifting events and innovative experiences that build collective energy, hope and action. UN Youth NZ Go to site UN Youth New Zealand is a non-profit organisation that provides civics education outside the traditional classroom context. Through fun workshops, conferences, Model UN, and outreach events, they engage high school and tertiary students in the most pressing affairs of their country and the international community. UNICEF Go to site UNICEF Aotearoa works with the New Zealand Government to make life better for children. We constantly push to improve policies affecting children, so that all New Zealand children can enjoy a brighter future. Action Education Go to site New Zealand’s leading arts based youth development organisation, structured around the medium of spoken word poetry. We facilitate life-changing experiences, which provide a compass to navigate future pathways, strengthen identity and develop self-esteem through creative self-expression. Te Karanga Charitable Trust Go to site Te Karanga Trust facilitates strength-based youth programs in a range of mediums such as discussion groups; vocational education and one on one mentoring. We also facilitate entrepreneurial, creative, technical, digital, music and arts programs. We have a ‘youth for youth’ focus, promoting young leaders and youth led initiatives since 2006. Otago Youth Wellness Trust Go to site We provide support for rangatahi aged 11-18 with multiple needs impacting on their wellbeing, so they are able to live and participate fully in their community. Our integrated practice ensure the services and support required by each of our unique rangatahi are found and provided for them. LIFT Social Enterprise Go to site LIFT Social Enterprise is based in the Hawke's Bay, and has the vision of 100% youth employment for our region. We support young people (16-24 years) into sustainable and fulfilling employment and self-employment. By developing pathways around the individuals goals and aspirations. Te Kupenga Hauora - Ahuriri Go to site Provides a range of services for whānau in its area with a particular focus on tamariki, rangatahi in decile one and two schools, whānau residents in the lower socio-economic suburbs in Napier and surrounding districts and most of all pakeke and kaumātua. Tararua Community Youth Services Go to site Tararua Community Youth Services (TCYS) has served the young people of this district since August 1998 through a diverse range of creative initiatives (including the development of three Youth Centres) to meet the need of a vast rural district. Mana Services Go to site Our Mission: To guide and transform rangatahi (youth) by empowering their identity, providing meaningful mentorship, and caring for them in an environment of love and respect. Youthline CNI Go to site Youthline Central North Island Inc provides services to rangatahi that are respectful, accountable, and trustworthy. Youthline celebrates diversity and aims to restore mana through collaboration with rangatahi as we journey with them. Youthline is committed to delivering an empathic and compassionate culture when working alongside rangatahi. Reconnect Family Services Te Ope Pirita Go to site Reconnect Family Services offers a range of one-on-one and family support programmes for young people in the care and protection or youth justice systems. This includes mentoring and therapeutic residential programmes. They aim to reconnect families and reduce offending behaviour. Kia Puāwai - Youth Horizons Go to site At Kia Puāwai, Kia Puāwai has the wellbeing of people at its heart, and our team are collectively focussed on a shared vision to help improve the lives of tamariki, rangatahi and whānau across Aotearoa. Our Whakakitenga | Our Vision Kia Tupu, Kia Hua, Kia Puāwai - To Grow, To Flourish, To ProsperThrough our therapy, care, support and mentor services we walk alongside individuals and whānau to help them grow and flourish. We provide a range of evidence-based and culturally informed services to support youth, whānau and communities. The 502 Go to site Free primary healthcare and social support for rangatahi aged 10-24 across the 502 (Porirua) CCS Disability Action Go to site CCS Disability Action's vision is to see every disabled person included in the life of their family and community. As well as providing direct support and advocacy, we have a wider role in shaping society's attitudes towards people with a disability. CCS Disability Action is the largest pan-disability support and advocacy organisation in New Zealand. Te Rourou, One Aotearoa Foundation Go to site Te Rourou is committed to creating an equitable Aotearoa for our rangatahi. We have a vision of an Aotearoa New Zealand where all young people have access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. Q Youth Go to site Q-Youth is a Nelson based organisation that provides support, information, advocacy and education for queer* young people, their friends and families. We offer services in the Nelson/Tasman region. Our groups and events are open to all young people up to the age of 30 as we are a queer/straight alliance. SADD Go to site SADD is a student-led charity with the collective goal of preventing loss on New Zealand roads. The SADD team provide guidance and support using best practice, evidence based, road safety education approaches to influence their peers and wider community to positively promote safe road user behaviours. Lincoln University Go to site Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University provides excellent research and education to grow the knowledge of our tauira (students) and help shape a world that benefits from a greater understanding between land, food and ecosystems. Team Naenae Trust Go to site Team Naene Trust is a community group whose vision is for Naenae to be a vibrant, connected & inclusive community of strong, resilient people. Our mission is to make, promote, foster, & facilitate connections for the best outcomes for our community. We run a Naenae Youth forum for people & organisations who work with rangatahi in our community. Mīharo Murihiku Trust Go to site Mīharo is a Māori & Pasifika Cultural Arts Trust based in Murihiku. The focus of our organisation is Art, Culture, Education & Youth. We are based in the CBD of Invercargill and engage over 40,000 people across Southland, South Otago, Central Otago, Stewart Island and Chatham Islands. We provide meaningful and enriching opportunities for community Muaūpoko Tribal Authority Go to site Muaūpoko Tribal Authority (MTA) was established in 1997 as an Incorporated Society. It's main purpose is to protect Muaūpoko identity, assets and to build a stronger economic, social and culture base for the Muaūpoko people. MTA provides a number of services in the rohe including mahi with rangatahi. Le Va Go to site Le Va, igniting communities, creating change! Our purpose is to support people of the moana to unleash their full potential. Le Va is Aotearoa’s Pacific primary prevention and mental health workforce organisation, supporting people of the moana to unleash their full potential. Le Va design and deliver evidence-based resources, tools and initiatives that strengthen wellbeing across mental health and addiction, suicide and violence prevention, disability, public health and youth wellbeing. InsideOUT Kōaro Go to site InsideOUT is a national organisation which works to make Aotearoa a safer place for all rainbow young people to live and be in. InsideOut provides projects, resources and training to support young people, schools and organisations to create safe and inclusive environments for LGBTQIA+ young people. Attitude Go to site Attitude is a team of presenters who support young people with presentations, resources and workshops about a range of health and well-being topics. We mainly deliver our presentations in intermediates and high schools around Aotearoa. Aotea Family Support Group Go to site Aotea Family Support Group AFSG provides activities and social services for youth, families, seniors and the community of Aotea, Great Barrier Island Our Youth Services Youth Mentoring, Kaiārahi Rangatahi (Youth Navigator), Youth After School Activities, Counselling and Crisis Support Te Korowai Aroha Whānau Services Trust Go to site HUA Rangatahi is a kaupapa Māori-led youth hub and ā-hauora facility based in Kaitāia. Lifewise Trust Go to site Lifewise NZ is an Auckland-based community social development organization. We turn lives around for good. We’re working towards a society where everyone counts, where everyone feels that they belong and where everyone has a contribution to make. We can trace our roots back over 150 years as part of the Methodist Church of New Zealand (Te Haahi Weteriana O Aotearoa), meeting the changing needs of Aucklanders as the city grew and developed. Lifewise Youth Housing Service Tamaki Makaurau provides housing and wrap around support for rangatahi who do not have a safe or stable place to live. We prepare our rangatahi for adulthood with support at each step. Rape Prevention Education Whakatu Mauri Trust Go to site Rape Prevention Education (RPE) works in the greater Auckland area and nationally to prevent sexual violence through the delivery of educational programmes, health promotion, and prevention activities. Challenge 2000 Go to site Challenge 2000 is a professional, innovative, responsive, dynamic and passionate Youth Development, Community and Family Social Work Agency. We work mainly throughout the Wellington region, providing a wide range of services and programmes to children, young people, families and community groups Canteen Aotearoa Incorporated Go to site CanTeen Aotearoa supports rangatahi aged 13-24 living with cancer. We support patients, survivors, offspring, siblings and bereaved rangatahi. Canteen aims to support, develop and empower young people and provides therapy, events & camps and peer to peer support to ensure no young person goes through cancer alone. Local Government NZ Go to site The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) is a nationwide network of New Zealand’s Mayors, working together towards the vision of all young people 16-25 engaged in employment, education, training, or other positive activity in their communities. Golden Bay Workcentre Trust Go to site The Golden Bay Workcentre Trust enables individuals and groups to achieve self-determination, create healthy and tolerant lifestyles, and exercise positive choices. VIBE Go to site Vibe provides free confidential health & wellbeing support services for young people aged 10 to 24 in the Hutt Valley. Mahitahi Hauora PHE Go to site He Kakano Ahau He Kākano Āhau is an initiative to expand access and choice for taitamariki (12 to 24 years) experiencing any form of distress. Mental Health Foundation Go to site The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand is a charity that works towards creating a society free from discrimination, where all people enjoy positive mental health & wellbeing. They work to influence individuals, whanau, organisations and communities to improve and sustain their mental health and reach their full potential. YouthABLE Go to site Supporting young people primarily with access needs to build confidence, connect with their community and reach their full potential. Te Rūnanga o Kirikiriroa Charitable Trust Go to site Te Rūnanga o Kirikiriroa has a diverse range of Youth Services. Through advice and guidance, we walk alongside taiohi and their whānau to enhance their dreams and aspirations. We offer support in education, employment, training, parenting, financial literacy, youth payments, young parent payments, driver licencing, accommodation support. CAPS Hauraki Go to site CAPS Hauraki supports tamariki and rangatahi by providing advocacy, school attendance services, youth coach and mental health support. CAPS Youth Workers offer 1:1 support, group work and activity based opportunities to assist tamariki and rangatahi to achieve their self determined goals. Evolve Go to site Evolve is a Youth One Stop Shop (YOSS) delivering health and social support services to young people aged 10 to 24 years old in the Wellington region. We provide integrated youth friendly care and support; in the form of a wraparound service delivered from one site. Evolve's mission is "young people thrive as their authentic selves." Community Networking Trust Go to site Community Networking Trust provides one on one and group programmes to children and young people who need support. BGI Go to site BGI is a youth development organisation based in Wellington city. BGI offers a range of youth programmes including mentoring, youth development programmes, Māori leadership kaupapa and family support. Standing with young people to build communities of belonging and help them live meaningful lives. Kickstart Go to site Kickstart aims to connect and journey with young people to create healthy spaces and experiences that will enable these key successes for their futures. We do this through our youth centre based in central Upper Hutt and numerous wellbeing and lifeskills programmes both inside and outside of school. Auckland Council Go to site The Auckland Council began operating on 1 November 2010, combining the functions of the existing regional council and the region's seven previous city and district councils into one "super council". RainbowYOUTH Go to site RainbowYOUTH (est.1989) is a charitable organisation dedicated to helping young queer and gender diverse people up to the ages of 28, as well as their wider communities to ensure that Aotearoa is a place where all young people can thrive. Refugees as Survivors Go to site Refugees as Survivors New Zealand (RASNZ) is New Zealand’s leading mental health and wellbeing service for people from refugee backgrounds living in Aotearoa. Every day, people around the world are forced to flee their homes, families and communities in order to protect their own lives and those of their loved ones. Traumatic events can impact refugees’ health and initial settlement in New Zealand. Te Wananga o Aotearoa Go to site TWoA Youth and School Services supports rangatahi to engage in education and employment to achieve positive outcomes. We run Alternative Education, Secondary Tertiary Partnership programmes, Youth Services (MSD), Education to Employment Brokerage Service, and Transition to Adulthood Services. Ignite Sport Go to site Ignite Sport's unique delivery style and message encourages all young people to consider their character, values, balance and heart. Ignite Sport engages and mentors a wide range of young people in youth and leadership development initiatives reinforcing important life skills, building resilience and positive decision making. Youth Inspire Go to site We support youth in Lower Hutt into employment, training and education through our Youth Employability Programmes and our Road Ready Rangatahi Driving School. Anamata CAFE Go to site Anamata is a Youth One Stop Shop providing an accessible health service at a low to no cost to young people and their whanau in the Taupō and Turangi District. Rerenga Awa I Canterbury Youth Workers Collective Go to site Rerenga Awa | Canterbury Youth Workers Collective works collaboratively to strengthen the Youth Development Sector to meet the needs of young people YWCA Auckland Go to site The Y is striving to tautoko our young wāhine in Aotearoa by uplifting them, raising their voices and helping in any way we can. We truly believe that it will be them who create impactful and meaningful change for Aotearoa Billy Graham Youth Foundation Go to site Champion Young People, Contributing To Their Communities. There are six Billy Graham Youth Foundation (BGYF) Boxing Academies across Aotearoa, all operating under the same vision and model of the Naenae Boxing Academy. Youthline Charitable Trust Go to site Youthline is a "with youth, for youth" organisation that supports young people throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. We have been providing support to Kiwis aged between 12-24 years for more than 50 years. Youthline is here to support all young people - this includes young people who are struggling (with their mental health or other issues), as well as young people who want to learn, grow and give back to their community. CONT BELOW Kaipātiki Community Facilities Trust Go to site KCFT's mission is to develop better connected and more sustainable communities across Kaipatiki, taking action at both a hyper-local, regional and national level. Our programmes cover a range of themes including: place-based work, health and well-being, inequality and support for young people. Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award Go to site The Award is a global non-formal education framework, with more than 60 years of experience challenging young people to dream big and discover their potential. Open to anyone between the ages of 14-24, regardless of gender, background or ability, young people design their own Award programmes, set their own goals and record their own progress. Presbyterian Youth Ministry Go to site The Presbyterian Youth Ministry serves youth workers in Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond. Buller REAP Go to site Buller REAP is an educationally focused social services organisation. Our goal is to support children, young adults, adults and older people to have positive lives by providing skills, advice, knowledge, programmes and activities that enhance well-being. Circability Go to site Circability is an award-winning Circus Arts organisation, improving lives through 'inclusion in action' reaching 5,000 people a year. We deliver circus arts classes, community events and workshops for all ages and abilities across Auckland & Northland with inclusion programmes for people with disabilities - using circus as a tool for social change. Seed Waikato Go to site Seed Waikato creates accessible online and in-person experiences that build community connection and unlock possibilities for growth. Through volunteering programmes, workshops and digital content, diverse lived experiences and holistic wellbeing tools are shared to unleash human potential, empowering young people to integrate valuable learnings into their lives and build community along the way. The Dingwall Trust Go to site Dingwall Trust provides a range of services including residential care and transition from care to independence that supports children and young people in need of support. At the heart of all our programmes is the belief that children and young people deserve safe, nurturing and respectful care in order to achieve their highest potential. Inspiration Junkies Ltd Go to site I provide professional bi-cultural supervision to youth workers and community workers across Aotearoa NZ. I also am trained to deliver the Youth Worker Code of Ethics. Health West Go to site RIVI Consultancy Go to site RIVI Consultancy specialises in empowering young people and their communities through a holistic approach. Through Youth Development & Community Engagement, we create inclusive and vibrant community projects. We excel in Program Development and Evaluation to ensure impactful outcomes, and our Youth Engagement, Advocacy, and Research initiatives amplify youth voices and provide actionable insights. We offer expert guidance in Youth Organisational Leadership and Strategic Consulting, fostering visionary leadership and effective governance. Empower Go to site Empower Youth Trust is a peer-to-peer mentoring organisation and support initiative for refugee background youth who need career guidance and direction. Careerforce Go to site Careerforce is the industry training organisation for the health, aged care, disability, social services and cleaning services sectors. Youth One Stop Shop Go to site The Youth One Stop Shop offers free information, support, advocacy, counselling, health services, preparation or life skills programmes and holiday programmes for young people in Palmerston North aged between 10 and 24. Wayne Francis Charitable Trust Go to site The Wayne Francis Charitable Trust is a philanthropic family organisation committed to making a positive, and lasting contribution to the community. Te Pukenga NZIST TA Whitireia & WelTec Go to site The Wellington Institute of Technology is a tertiary institution training around 8000 students every year. Empowerment Trust Go to site The Kidpower approach increases protective factors and reduces risk factors for potential victims AND perpetrators of all types of violence, by providing strategies, awareness, and skills to prevent potentially violent situations from escalating and getting out of control, build healthy relationships, and navigate conflict without aggression. Epic Go to site VISION: to see a generation of young people empowered to reach their maximum potential - physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually so they can be contributors to a healthy community. Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa Go to site Family Planning works to promote a positive view of sexuality to enable people to make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health. NZ Baha'i Community Go to site In neighbourhoods across New Zealand, Baha'i's are striving to bring the vision of the oneness of humanity into reality. Young people have a special role in this work, and we offer a programme for youth aged 12-15 called the Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Programme. The Baha'i community also organises the annual Race Unity Speech Awards and Hui, which give young people a platform for sharing their vision for race relations in Aotearoa. Outwest Youth Go to site Outwest Youth is a youth work provider based in Helensville, north-west of Auckland. They focus on providing our local rangatahi (young people) with learning opportunities and life skills that aim to give them the best start to the journey they have ahead of them. Springboard Go to site By providing proven wrap around support programmes, Springboard creates opportunities for young people to achieve positive outcomes and pathways to success. They focus on personal wellbeing by creating a place of belonging and celebrating one-to-one connections, whilst also engaging family and the wider community. TE Pukenga - Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki Go to site Tertiary Organisation - this membership is for the youth guarantee team Toimata Foundation - Te Aho Tū Roa & Enviroschools Go to site Toimata Foundation is a charitable trust focused on creative sustainability. Our programmes are collaborative, empowering and action-focused. With our founding partner Te Mauri Tau and over 100 other partners we run two nationwide programmes: Te Aho TÅ« Roa and Enviroschools. Stopping Violence Dunedin Go to site Stopping Violence Dunedin provide counselling services for people affected by violence. our youth team provide programmes in schools to help young people deal with issues around friendship, bullying and family harm. We run creatively driven youth development projects to help strengthen community and reduce isolation. Taiohi Tūrama Go to site The Youth Committee of the Club has responsibility for, and oversight of, on behalf of the Club, the Club's participation in the 10 programs designed for young people. Purapura Whetu Trust Go to site Our experienced team support whānau to get well, stay well, live well, to reach for the stars and beyond. As a kaupapa Māori provider, we combine clinical, cultural and community support into services that embrace the Māori view of wellbeing. NZ Youth Mentoring Network Go to site The New Zealand Youth Mentoring Network is a charitable trust that works alongside those that work with young people. They aim to provide advice, support, access to best practice resources and training in Mentoring. Puna Rangatahi Go to site We provide safe, supportive environments that strengthen youth wellbeing and promote positive youth development Te Puna Whai Mātauranga Go to site Te Puna Whai Mātauranga represents the evolution of the Horowhenua Learning Centre and Life To The Max. We’re coming together as one organisation to support people through social services, education, workplace training, and employment. Youth Pathways Go to site youth Pathways offers a variety of pathways/programmes to support youth. Our Mission: Youth Pathways supports & guides young people in finding a path in life that reflects their potential as an individual, member of their whanau, culture & community Deaf Aotearoa Go to site Deaf Aotearoa is the national organisation representing the voice of Deaf people, and the national service provider for Deaf people in New Zealand. The Design School Go to site The Design School is a private school specialising in foundation design qualifications including the basic design principles for Graphic and Fashion Design and core thinking and visual skills required to be successful in the wider design industries. PHAB New Zealand Go to site INTEGRATION, INCLUSION, AND OPPORTUNITY PHAB is an inclusive organisation that "walks the talk" promoting self reliance that enhances the social opportunities for people with disabilities, and supporting our members towards designing meaningful lives for themselves. Maca Sports Leadership Charitable Trust Go to site OUR VISION Empowering the young people of Te Matau-a Maui to thrive as Rangatira in their world. OUR MISSION We empower taiohi through sport as a pathway to physical and mental wellbeing, learning, personal development, and employment opportunities, building their Hauora and sense of belonging. Formed in May 2021, the Maca Sports Leadership Charitable Trust is based at the Hawke’s Bay Rugby Community Training Centre in Tamatea, Napier. We provide leadership and wellbeing programmes that support young people across Hawke’s Bay to reach their potential. Our focus is on strengthening mental and physical wellbeing, particularly for youth and those facing barriers to employment. Through education, mentoring and practical training, we support participants to build confidence, take responsibility for themselves, and positively contribute to their whānau and wider community. We deliver a range of programmes including pre-employment and leadership courses, driver mentoring, in-school programmes, health and wellbeing education —creating pathways into employment, education and positive life outcomes. Kapiti Youth Support Go to site Kapiti Youth Support (KYS) is a free confidential health and support service for anyone between the ages of 10 and 24 living in Kāpiti. Praxis Go to site Praxis is a network of Christian practitioners in youth and community work. It exists to support people who contribute to the development of young people in their communities. It is registered with the NZ Qualifications Authority as a Private Training Establishment and operates in partnerships with churches, mission organisations and community groups at local, national and international levels. Far North Safer Community Council Incorporated Go to site focused on developing youth leadership that supports pathways into higher education and work placement. The aim is to build youth capabilities to deliver innovative youth-led programs, projects and activities in the community. Glen Innes Family Centre Go to site Glen Innes Family Centre has been providing holistic support and well being services to the community for over 40 years. Our Youth Social Worker and Youth Worker provide the Mana Rangatahi programme to youth aged 10 and upwards, including transition to adulthood, and walk alongside coaching. ZEAL Go to site Zeal is a not-for-profit youth organisation that exists for the advancement of young people in the creative arts, leadership and education. Youth Encounter Ministries Go to site Youth Encounter exists to unleash the God-given potential of young people across Aotearoa NZ, empowering them to Live Life Wide Open through activity-based therapy, faith, and community—restoring identity, igniting purpose, fostering hope, and building resilience. Too many young people today are weighed down by insecurity, lack of direction, hopelessness, and experiences of victimisation. That’s why we create fun and safe spaces of belonging where true acceptance is found and real connections are formed, so the youth of this nation are empowered in their true value and inspired to live life to their fullest potential. Hillary Outdoors Go to site It is the philosophy of Hillary Outdoors that all rangatahi (youth), regardless of their finances or ability, should have equal opportunity to enhance their lives by learning through adventure. The Art of Living Foundation Go to site YouthLaw Aotearoa Go to site Free legal help for children and young people throughout Aotearoa Rubicon Go to site Rubicon is a confidential service for young people who are facing addiction problems that are affecting their lives. We offer a Specialist Youth, Alcohol and/or Other Drug Counselling, Co-Existing Problems (CEP) support services working with young people, aged 11 - 19 years living within the Northland DHB region. Rubicon provides: A base office in Whangarei, Kaitaia and outreach clinics in the Whangarei, Kaipara and Far North Districts Counselling, Family Whanau Support, Drug Testing Wairarapa Whanau Trust Go to site Wairarapa Whanau Trust is a not for profit, charitable organisation whose purpose is to coordinate social services in the Wairarapa Region. We are passionate about our young people and opportunities for them to grow, develop and thrive. We believe a community connected is a healthy, vibrant one, where all ages can grow and journey together. Community Link Trust Go to site Community Link Trust is a group of Mentors that work one on one and group basis with youth between the ages of 11-17. You can find us in the community and in numerous schools throughout the Waikato Region. Building relationship is at the heart of what we do. The Mixit Charitable Trust Go to site Mixit is a multicultural platform that uses creativity as a means to increase confidence, communication, life skills for young people with former refugee backgrounds. Mixit gives young people positive skills and experiences to enrich their lives and helps increase confidence, self-expression and communication skills. Papatoetoe Adolescent Christian Trust Go to site At PACT we are committed to journeying with at risk rangatahi by providing essential support using preventative and mana enhancing approaches that encourages and empowers them and their whānau to reach their potential. Odyssey (Auckland) Go to site Odyssey House is one of New Zealand's most well respected and experienced providers of addiction treatment services. A range of treatment options is available for adults and youth, including live-in options, community and school-based options to improve well-being. Perry Outdoor Education Trust (POET) Go to site Our outdoor education programmes are actively breaking down barriers, advocating for inclusivity, and delivering transformative experiences that are positively impacting the lives of young individuals from marginalised communities. West City Boxing - West Auckland Youth Development Trust Go to site The Mission of the WAYDT is to help young people become champion men and women, and this is central to the work we do. We are a youth development organisation utilising boxing to teach life skills to youth through the "Passport to Success" programme. The boxing programmes are also supported by working with youth and their families. WACT (Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust Youth Services) Go to site WACT provides a high level of community development services with the purpose of growing the skills, knowledge and potential of those they serve in the wider Bay of Plenty region. YMCA New Zealand Go to site The YMCAs across the country work together on a number of shared projects and aim to build strong people, strong families and strong communities by being locally responsive and engaged but also nationally co-operative and supportive. Young Workers Resource Centre Incorporated Go to site At te Whare Kaimahi Rangatahi (Young Workers Resource Centre) we proudly lead the way in New Zealand employment rights for young workers, because they’re the group most exploited. For that reason, we provide FREE employment support to anyone under 35, and employment education workshops specifically designed for rangatahi. Whakatipu Youth Trust Go to site Whakatipu Youth Trust is a not for profit organisation that works alongside young people aged 10-24 to achieve positive outcomes through support and advocacy. VOYCE - Whakarongo Mai Go to site VOYCE - Whakarongo Mai is an independent connection and advocacy service for care experienced children and young people in New Zealand. They believe children and young people in care need to be heard and their voices kept at the centre of all the decisions made about them. Youthline Wellington Incorporated Go to site Youthline's primary purpose is to provide a safe youth-centred service that supports and empowers rangatahi. We do this through our 24/7 Helpline (phone, web, email and text counselling services), through our youth development and mental health peer support programmes, education services and workshops (primarily to youth in the Wellington region, but also to others in need), events, expos and fundraisers in the community and by training young people to volunteer at Youthline Wellington and support their community. Save The Children NZ Go to site Big Buddy Mentoring Trust Go to site We provide programmes for male youth aged 7 to 17. ‘One 2 One’ matches boys with male volunteers. These long-term relationships offer friendship, support and a good male role model to look up to. ‘Group’ takes 12 rangatahi on an 8 week facilitated course to develop life skills, be challenged in the outdoors, while being supported by good men. Porirua City Council Go to site Kaikōura Youth Council Go to site Kaikōura Youth Council is open to all 12-24 year olds in the Kaikōura area. We are a fluid, supportive, casual but effective group who work hard and have fun together. We aim to help our peers put their voices to use and to make the world a better place. MacStrong Health & Wellbeing Go to site Through a variety of activities and pro-social environments, our programs focus on building essential skills, emotional regulation, communication, life skills, and career/trade skills. Our primary goal is to boost young individuals' self-esteem and a sens Ko Wai Au Trust Go to site Here at Ko Wai Au, we empower rangatahi to strive for better futures, we provide services that enable rangatahi to make positive contributions within their kura, whare, rohe and whānau. We focus to address those rangatahi who require support and encourag Waka with Wings Charity Go to site Waka with Wings is a focused on empowering youth through grants, mentorship, and community events. We engage the community with initiatives like the annual Rotorua Youth Awards and Beyond 2050 STEM Festival, supporting personal growth and fostering strong Odyssey House Christchurch Go to site Sport Bay of Plenty Go to site Crescendo Go to site Crescendo is a social enterprise that uses music to engage marginalised and disconnected rangatahi/young people, empower them with industry skills and experience and see them carve their own meaningful pathways in the world. Green Bay Youth Work Go to site Light of All Nations Ministry Hamilton Go to site The New Zealand Drug Foundation Go to site The New Zealand Drug Foundation Te Puna Whakaiti Pāmamae Kai Whakapiri is a catalyst for change, creating or partnering in ground-breaking interventions and policies that reduce harm and demonstrate the change we want to see. Our vision is an Aotearoa Stand Tall Community Trust Go to site Stand Tall is a Tauranga-based charitable trust dedicated to equipping young people aged 15–24 with the skills, tools, and networks to build the future they want to see. We use entrepreneurship as a powerful approach to youth development, helping rangatahi Mash Trust Go to site MASH Trust is a non-government organisation and registered charity operating since 1989. MASH provides a range of support services for approximately 1700 people with mental health conditions, disabilities, alcohol and addiction struggles, and youth suppor Taupo Pathways for Youth Employment Go to site Taupo Pathways are a charitable trust dedicated to preparing and supporting rangatahi to have a plan and direction for the future Maungataniwha ki Rangaunu Trust Go to site The Kindness Institute Charitable Trust Go to site TKI develops, delivers and grows mindfulness and stress management programs in partnership with young people throughout Tamaki Mākaurau / Auckland. Core aspects of our kaupapa include: Community-mandated, rangatahi-led Aligned with kaupapa Māori princ Outline Go to site OutLine is a national, all-ages Rainbow mental health organisation providing a free support phone line and chat service, trans peer support service, and rainbow specialist counselling. OutLine supports rainbow people - as well as whānau and other allies. KŌ KOLLECTIVE Go to site KŌ Kollective Trust exists to enable Ōpōōtiki whānau and community to dream, activate and thrive. Mauri Oho! Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora! We provide innovative opportunities and services where we hold space for whānau to determine and achieve their success Number10 Southland Youth One Stop Shop Go to site Number10 Southland Youth One Stop Shop provides free, wrap around holistic support for 10-24yr olds covering both health and social services. Maka Leadership Programme Go to site Maka Leadership Programme is a kaupapa-driven youth development programme based in West Auckland that supports rangatahi, particularly Māori and Pacific young people, to build confidence, discipline, and positive life pathways. Through a blend of Muay Thai training, mentoring, cultural learning, and facilitated kōrero, Maka Leadership creates a safe and structured environment where young people are supported to develop emotional regulation, respect, leadership skills, and a strong sense of identity. The programme emphasises accountability, brotherhood, and service to others, providing rangatahi with practical tools to navigate life’s challenges and contribute positively to their whānau and wider community. Moana Futures Limited Go to site Moana Futures Limited is based in Whangarei; we offer a range of services such as SCUBA/Snorkel dive training as well as our Alternative Education program for 13–15-year-olds, we run a therapeutic corrections program & water safety/safe boating program. W Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa Go to site We offer a broad range of youth mental health and addiction services throughout the motu. These include primary mental health in the community and schools, day programmes, youth respite and MST What Hope Community Trust Go to site We run youth offerings primarily for ages 18-24 supporting holistic well-being and future aspirations. Our core offering is mentoring with workshops prepare rangatahi for independence with soft skills, well-being tools, wealth creation strategies and hol Blue Light Ventures Inc Go to site Youth Charity and working with Rangatahi from 6 - 24yrs we are a Nationwide Organization Touch Compass Dance Trust Go to site Touch Compass is New Zealand’s leading professional disability-led arts organisation championing accessible arts performance and arts education. We deliver high-quality performances and art activations, youth and community classes, workshops, and professi Taupo Family Centre Inc Go to site Taupo Family Centre Inc provide Youth 4 Life services including mentoring, programmes, edcucation and specialised counselling Untouched World Charitable Trust Go to site Untouched World Foundation kaupapa is to empower the next generation to lead in sustainability. We run week-long camping and marae based programmes to build leadership capability and sustainability knowledge amongst young people from 15 of age and upward Cromwell Youth Trust Go to site Pūmanawa Āwhina Ltd Go to site Established in 2016, Pūmanawa Āwhina is a community-led initiative that aims to engage and empower communities through social sport, culture and recreational activity. In line with this aim, the wider goal of Pūmanawa Āwhina is to increase social capital in priority communities, particularly those which have been identified as having less opportunities. Confident Kids Foundation Go to site Confident Kids Foundation is dedicated to uplifting rangatahi throughout Tāmaki Makaurau. Our Foundation is built on using the medium of boxing training as a powerful vehicle for positive youth development—teaching discipline, emotional regulation, and self-belief. Through strong mentorship and an inclusive environment, we ensure every young person is backed to reach their full potential on and off the mat. Kick Back Make Change Charitable Trust Go to site Kick Back Make Change Charitable Trust is committed to ending youth homelessness and empowering rangatahi to reach their full potential. Through direct support, community partnerships, leadership opportunities, and youth advocacy, we support young people access safe housing, strengthen wellbeing, and become changemakers within their communities. Kahu Youth Trust Go to site Kahu Youth engages with Upper Clutha Youth by involving them in productive, learning and fun activities and programs so they can connect to the wider community and continue to build life skills, increase self-esteem and build confidence. Peter-Clinton Foaese Household Go to site FASD-CAN Inc NZ Go to site We’re FASD-CAN Aotearoa New Zealand We are united in our passion to improve the lives of those living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Pinnacle Midlands Health Go to site Pinnacle supports Tākiri Tūu Te Rangatahi, a programme created by us to bring health, wellbeing and community together, creating opportunities for rangatahi to discover their strengths, build confidence and explore their future pathways. We’re proud to support a kaupapa that puts rangatahi at the centre and helps them feel seen, heard and supported. SAASKOOL Go to site Island of Misfits Community Go to site Island of Misfits is a community of neurodivergent teens and young adults ages 15-30 approx. We want to create safe spaces for meaningful conversations about faith, worldviews and neurodiversity. Our vision is to be an oasis of hope and belonging, where young adults can grow holistically, being planted in their identity and in the wider community. We meet at someone’s home sharing a potluck meal and having a discussion time. We also run neurodivergent led workshops (By Misfits For Misfits) and do things in the community together

Supervision Supervision in our sector is less about oversight more about a relationship, ideally external to your organisation, that asks the question: how super is your vision or how well do you see the work you do? The supervision relationship parallels the relationship we have with young people. Supervision provides youth workers with a safe place to reflect on professional development, personal support, organisational and practice issues, and to seek opportunities to increase effectiveness, safety and accountability within their practice. The Code of Ethics requires that youth workers actively participate in regular supervision. Ara Taiohi welcomes supervisors to share about their approach and credentials on the supervision database. Find a supervisor to work with Add your name to the supervisor database Meet some of the supervisors Supervision gives youth workers a safe space to reflect, grow their practice, and get the support they need to do their best work with young people. Maybe some of our supervisors who are also members of Korowai Tupu, the professional association for youth workers. Tayla Taylor Tayla Taylor (she/her) is a passionate youth development advocate, Korowai Tupu Member and trainer in Mana Taiohi and Code of Ethics. Recently qualified in professional supervision, Tayla is excited to support youth workers through reflective, strengths-based supervision that upholds ethical, safe, and competent practice. Qualifications : Bachelor of Social Work Post-Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision Sarah Finlay Robinson Ko Sarah Finlay-Robinson ahau. Kei Tāmaki Makaurau e noho ana. I care deeply about youth workers and the vital role you play in helping taiohi thrive. For the past seven years, I’ve been offering external professional supervision. I offer supervision that is strengths-based, reflective, and relational. Qualifications: Level 5 Certificate in Supervision Te Ara Reo Māori (Levels 1 & 2) Level 5 Certificate in Adult Teaching & Learning Master of Health Science Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies Bachelor of Arts Supervision Scrapbook The Scrapbook provides practical information and exercises to help anyone working with young people strengthen their supervision practice. Buy the book

Find a Supervisor Supervision is a valuable space for reflection, growth and support. This database is designed to help you connect with supervisors working across Aotearoa and find someone whose experience and approach align with your needs. Supervisors create and maintain their own profiles, including information about their qualifications, experience and supervision style. While Ara Taiohi hosts this directory, we do not independently verify the information provided. Filter by Region Select Regions Filter by Areas of Expertise Select Areas of Expertise Smrithi Sriram Auckland I am a child and adolescent psychotherapist working with tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau. I support young people who are experiencing difficulties with emotional regulation, trauma, behavioral concerns, and attachment relationships, and I work alongside families to strengthen connection and shared regulation within their systems. I work with children aged 0–24, with experience in trauma, attachment disruptions, parent work, and systemic family interventions, using an integrative, child-led approach grounded in psychodynamic play therapy, art therapy, DDP, polyvagal theory, and TI-CBT. My practice is grounded in attachment-focused and trauma-responsive approaches. I hold in mind the child or young person, their developmental stage, their nervous system, and the wider system they are part of. My work centers on strengthening relational safety, emotional regulation, and whānau connection. Code of Ethics for Youth Work, Mental Health, Mentoring Learn More About Me Julie Ryle Online, Bay of Plenty About Me Hello, Kia ora & Talofa. I am the founder of Aspire Therapy and have lived in Tauranga, for the past sixteen years. I am originally from the North of England but now consider New Zealand home and celebrated becoming a NZ citizen in 2018. I have met some amazing people and made good friends since settling here. I have worked in the field of therapy since the 1980’s and have over 30 years of experience working with children, young people, and their families. This includes developing services for children in the U.K. as a strategic lead. I have experience working in residential services, community services ( NGO's), specialist services ( CAMHS ) and schools. Building a therapeutic alliance is essential and I specialise in working with children, young people and their families experiencing emotional and mental health difficulties. I have completed specialised training around trauma and adverse events and am an Accredited Practitioner in EMDR. I also work alongside adults. Equine Assisted Therapy I am a certified professional in the EAGALA model. (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association). Eagala is an innovative mental health treatment model incorporating horses who are highly attuned and offer an environment for clients to discover their answers within themselves. I provide therapeutic services on behalf of: Bay of Plenty Therapy Foundation, Te Taukomai Sexual Harm Support Service, Victim Support (Specialist homicide services), Oranga Tamariki, I am Hope / Gumboot Friday and the Public Health Organisation (PHO). I also accept referrals from private clients. Full range of context Learn More About Me Tabby Besley Online, Wellington, National Kia ora! I'm Tabby, she/her - I am a Pākehā queer and neurodivergent cis woman and grew up between England and Whakatū, but call Te Whanganui-a-Tara home. I am a member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors and primarily work with rainbow neurodivergent people and survivors of sexual violence in my mahi. I have a background in youth work, NFP leadership and community development, having worked primarily in the rainbow sector (InsideOUT Kōaro) for many years. I also have experience running a queer youth drop-in-centre, managing youth workers in a community centre and I currently work part-time in the clinical team for a youth-one-stop-shop. In my spare time I love swimming in the sea, astrology, queer media and hunting out vegan kai! Community Centre, Community Development, Drop-in Centre, Events, Mental Health, Rainbow, Social Service, Youth Development, Youth Health, Youth One Stop Shop Learn More About Me Leisa Moorhouse Bay of Plenty, Online Tēnā koutou, he uri o Ngāpuhi ahau, me Ngāti Ingarangi, Ngāti Aerihi hoki. Kia ora from rural Tauranga. I am an experienced social work practitioner, supervisor and educator who has worked with rangatahi, children and whānau (across the lifespan) in youth mental health, child protection, health and palliative care. My husband and I have 2 adult sons who live between Wellington and home (I think it's the pantry and the cheap board that brings them back rather than seeing me!). I have two pet kunekune pigs, and enjoy cycling, growing stuff, and te taiao generally. I love supervision and aim for it to be a space where people feel safe to download, unpack what is going on, to provide tautoko and awhi, and to explore how to be your best self so that you can do the same for those you work alongside. To find out more about me see www.leisamoorhouse.nz Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Central Government, Faith-Based, Health, Iwi, Rural, Social Service, Whānau Services Learn More About Me Charissa Kavermann Online, Auckland, National Kiaora, I'm Charissa 👋 I'm a NZ fully registered counsellor, professional supervisor, and former youth worker and passionate about supporting the people who support others. Over the years I've had the privilege of working across a range of helping professions, including: 🌱 10+ years in youth work, supporting young people through growth, transition, mental health, neurodiversity (ADHD) support 💬 Registered counsellor in private practice for the past five years+. 🧭 Careers counselling and coaching. 🤝 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) , possible funded counselling sessions for those aged 24 and under. 👥 Group supervision for helpline counsellors and youth development teams. 🌿 Individual professional supervision for helping professionals. 📚 Having completed the Ara Taiohi Membership process myself, I understand the journey. If you'd like a space to reflect or talk it through, I'm happy to help. People often describe my approach as: 💡 Strengths-focused, highlighting values. 🌍 Looking at the bigger picture, outside the box thinking 🌱 Encouraging personal and professional growth 🎯 Practical, collaborative, theory based 🤝 Flexible and responsive to your needs When I'm not working... You'll probably find me: 🏖️ At the beach 🏕️ Camping somewhere around Aotearoa 🎭 Watching a New Zealand theatre production 👨👩👧 Parenting & Family Life Sessions ✔ Individual supervision (primarily online). Face to Face Appointments in Auckland available upon request. 🕒 Sessions available most afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Full range of context, Coaching, Employment, Code of Ethics for Youth Work, Faith-Based, Mental Health, NEET, Young Parents, Youth Development, Youth One Stop Shop Learn More About Me Paranahia Roera Wellington, National Riana Roera is an experienced and dedicated professional serving as a Team Lead for Te Waka Whaiora Reintegration Services. A qualified social worker since 2011, Riana brings over a decade of practical knowledge and commitment to supporting individuals and whānau through meaningful reintegration journeys. She completed her studies through Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, grounding her practice in kaupapa Māori values and approaches. Riana is deeply passionate about rongoā Māori and incorporates holistic wellbeing practices into her work, recognising the importance of cultural identity, connection to whenua, and spiritual balance in achieving positive outcomes. Her approach is strongly whānau-oriented, ensuring that the wider support system is engaged, empowered, and uplifted alongside the individual. With a leadership style that is both compassionate and strengths-based, Riana is committed to creating safe, culturally responsive environments where people can rebuild, reconnect, and thrive. Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Spiritual, Industry, Mental Health, Social Service, Whānau Services Learn More About Me Helen Willetts Online, Waikato Kia ora, Ko Ashmore toku waka Ko Ticklepenny Louth toku awa Ko Helen toku ingoa I have been working with rangatahi and their whānau in various role for government and non-government over the past 20 years. I challenged myself as a pakeha to work in kaupapa māori services early on in my career to develop my practice as a Social Worker when working with rangatahi and whānau. I work as a Family Therapist alongside doing external supervision for Youth Workers and Social Workers. Previous roles have included - Youth Worker - Addictions, mild to medium mental, prevention and youth groups Oranga Tamariki - Care and Protection and Youth Justice NZ Police - early prevention role 10-13yrs Residential Care - Youth Justice - Secure and community Reach out and see if i am the right fit for you and what you are looking for in Supervision. Full range of context, Coaching, Community Development, Mental Health, Mentoring, Residential, Social Service, Statutory, Whānau Services, Youth Development Learn More About Me Suzanne Cocker Online, Manawatu-Whanganui 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. Full range of context, Faith-Based, Health, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Rural, Social Service, Whānau Services, Youth Development Learn More About Me C(Kere) Fransen Online, Canterbury Kia ora Koutou e te Whare, I Whakapapa Maaori, Irish, French, Dutch and Scottish. I work in all realms of my Whakapapa but specifically in the realm of Rongoaa Maaori (Traditional Maaori Healthcare and treatments). I also work in Holistic Health and Education and provide Cultural supervision for both Clinical and non-Clinical practitioners. Hei te waa tohu pai! Spiritual, Coaching, Alternative Education, Community Centre, Health, Iwi, Mental Health, Mentoring, Whānau Services Learn More About Me Irka Omoboni-Soulat Online, Auckland I am an experienced and reflective supervisor with back ground in social work, counselling, and trauma informed practice. I offer a supportive collaborative space where practitioners can think deeply about their work, strengthen their professional identity, and develop supervisee’s needs, encouraging curiosity, ethical awareness, and sustainable practices. I welcome professionals from diverse fields and aim to creat a space that is both containing and empowering. Full range of context, Spiritual, Coaching, Alternative Education, Arts, Health, Mental Health, Mentoring, Refugee/Migrant, Whānau Services Learn More About Me Sarah Finlay Robinson Auckland, Online Tēnā koe, Kei Tāmaki Makaurau e noho ana. Ko Tangata Tiriti ahau. Ko Sarah ahau. I care deeply about youth workers and the vital role you play in helping taiohi thrive. I offer external professional supervision, alongside youth development training and coaching. I’ve worn many hats across the youth development sector—from managing a charitable trust, championing youth participation in local government, to working on the ground as a youth worker, supporting young people leaving care and into employment or training, leading community development initiatives, and tertiary education. Full range of context, Coaching, Community Development, Code of Ethics for Youth Work, Health Promotion, Leadership Development, Local Government, NEET, Social Service, Youth Development Learn More About Me Leah Rothman Online, Wellington, National Kia ora rā e hoa, I've been part of the youth development sector for over twenty years, working across Youth One Stop Shops and social work, mental health, peer support, drug and alcohol harm reduction, sexual and reproductive health and rights, sexual and domestic violence prevention, and international Pacific development. I know what it is like to carry a full caseload, want the best for the people in front of you and still manage your own growth and expectations. Supervision with me includes real conversations about sustaining that passion without tipping into burnout. Community Centre, (Dis)ability, Health Promotion, Mental Health, NEET, Pasifika, School, Youth Development, Youth Health, Youth One Stop Shop Learn More About Me Paola Montanaro Online, Marlborough Kia ora, I'm an Italian therapist and I offer supervision for professionals and trauma specialised therapy for adults and couples. I have worked as a psychologist and a psychotherapist during more than 20 years in six countries and in four languages. I arrived in beautiful NZ some years ago, following my passion for whales and dolphins. Here I offer my services as a registered Counsellor and an EMDR certified therapist (AI and IFS informed). I have the expertise and experience to work with psychological and emotional issues ranging from everyday worries to complex mental health concerns. I work with adults, couples, professionals and for several Governmental and private agencies. I strive to approach the therapeutic work in a culturally competent manner and to create a strong therapeutic bond in which clients are emotionally validated and feel “seen” and appreciated. This is achieved through a deliberate, precise, and mindful intervention where both me as a therapist and the client contribute with mental, emotional, spiritual, and ethical dedication. Spiritual, Coaching, Employment, Faith-Based, Health, Mental Health Learn More About Me Jade Eru National, Wellington Ko Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga me Ngai Tahu ōku iwi Kei te noho au i Paetūmōkai Ko Jade Eru tōku ingoa Local Government, NEET, Youth Health, Youth One Stop Shop, Iwi, Community Development, Events, Mentoring, School, Youth Development Learn More About Me Phil Trotter Online, Canterbury 35 years married to Carol and father of four, grandpa of three, family means a lot. Losing a son and a grandson has brought us closer and helped build our strength and our kindness. I love music and sport. 35 years’ experience in paid youth work, a mixture of school-based, community based and faith-based contexts. Mentoring has been a primary focus of my youth work (including starting what became BBBS Christchurch), along with training and supporting volunteers, and personal development. Camps, Community Centre, Drop-in Centre, Code of Ethics for Youth Work, Faith-Based, Mental Health, Rural, School, Youth Development, Youth Health Learn More About Me Morgan Dando Online, Taranaki, National I'm Dando (they/them)! Born and raised in Highbury, Te Papaioea, I am a product of my community and my mahi reflects this. My mahi has focused on youth and community development, particularly in the takatāpui and queer rangatahi wellbeing space. I also work in sexual violence prevention and postvention providing sensitive claims social work, developing prevention programmes and providing policy advice and consultation. I’m currently the National Practice Lead for my organisation, prior to that I was the manager of our Youth Services. Before all of that, I'm a parent to three young tamariki, one at school and two at kōhanga reo. My wife, tamariki and I live under Taranaki maunga with our dog and two cats. I love art, the whānau that raised me, and am staunch in my positionality as a treaty partner. Community Development, Drop-in Centre, Code of Ethics for Youth Work, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Rainbow, School, Social Service, Whānau Services, Youth Development Learn More About Me Dacia Davison Online I am an Occupational Therapist and Functional Mental Health provider in my private practice. My clinical background is mental health, complex case management, family violence, sexual trauma/sensitive claims, community care, as well as experience working in physical health, schools, and home-based care. I have extensive experience in program development, team dynamics and communication, collaborative problem solving, mindfulness-based stress reduction, mental health and wellbeing, community development, networking, and building collaborative partnerships. I also have lived experience working as a mum of 3 and I understand the intersection of home and work life and how to balance those things. You can read more about me on my website www.daciadavison.com Coaching, Business, Community Development, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Mentoring, School, Young Parents, Youth Development, Youth Health Learn More About Me Lisa Willey Online, Manawatu-Whanganui Kia ora I have worked in partnership with young people and their whanau in schools, Ministry of Education Learning Support, Te Whatu Ora Child Development Service, NASC and not for profit community organisations. My work has often been with young people who experience disability and are navigating complex social, educational, whānau or support service situations. I provide independent supervision, coaching and mentoring and my experience of the real-world context you're navigating helps you feel seen, understood and supported. Outside of work I am a parent of three, live in Manawatu and love books, films, the beach and tea. Coaching, Alternative Education, Central Government, (Dis)ability, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Pasifika, Residential, Social Service, School, Whānau Services, Young Parents Learn More About Me Sally Beale Northland, Online Kia ora, my background is in the field of mental health and addiction with youth and adults. I have worked in therapeutic communities in UK and NZ, worked with offenders, and within the DHB, I also have extensive experience in the field of learning difficulties, from mild to severe. More recently I have been working as a sensitive claims provider for ACC, for employment assistance programmes, and in private practice. I have a PhD in the field of child sexual abuse. I am also a naturopath and aromatherapist and work holistically and somatically, helping clients appreciate links between body and mind. (Dis)ability, Faith-Based, Health, Mental Health, Residential, Social Service, Statutory, Whānau Services, Youth Development, Youth Health Learn More About Me Karen Howieson Online, Nelson-Tasman Kia ora I’m Karen, a Kiwi who has spent time in Scotland, but I currently live in Golden Bay working as a youth worker and running an animal assisted therapy practice. I have a background in addictions, mental health, health promotion and working with young people across multiple settings. I have over 30 years' experience of helping people take back their power and move forward in their lives. I established and ran a small charitable trust -The Nelson ARK, matching young people and rescue dogs for eighteen years. I currently have contracts with Oranga Tamariki, Ministry of Education and other organisations working primarily with young people. The focus of this work is to empower people through skills development, processing emotions and trauma. I am an accredited Youth worker and active member of Nelson Tasman Youth Workers Collective. I enjoy time in nature with my horse and dog, chi gong and dancing as well reading and poetry. Full range of context, Coaching, Alternative Education, Business, Drop-in Centre, Health Promotion, Mental Health, Rural, Social Service Learn More About Me Gayle Lauder Online, Canterbury Kia ora Ko wai au? He tangata te tiriti ahau No Ingarani no Airani no Kotaraina āku tūpuna No Ōtautahi ahau Ko Gayle ahau My name is Gayle, I whakapapa to England, Ireland and Scotland, honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and I am from/live in Ōtautahi Christchurch. I have a private practice in professional supervision and also continue to work as a Registered Nurse which keeps me connected with the demands in health care and our society. My career has mostly been in the community in various roles predominantly focusing in youth health and sexual health. Currently I work in a kaupapa Māori organisation in a maternal/perinatal mental health service. Mental Health, Rainbow, Youth Health, Youth One Stop Shop Learn More About Me Michelle Tukana I’m a Registered Social Worker and supervisor with over 20 years of experience walking alongside tamariki, rangatahi, adults, whānau, and the frontline professionals who support them. My career has spanned statutory health, child protection, and community-based organisations, with a strong focus on supporting tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau within child and adolescent mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) therapeutic services. Alongside my direct practice, I have held leadership and supervision roles, providing reflective, strengths-based supervision to social workers, mental health clinicians, and youth workers. These experiences have given me a deep appreciation of both the rewards and challenges of frontline practice, and a genuine passion for supporting practitioners to grow in confidence, capability, and wellbeing. My practice is grounded in a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally responsive approach and I believe that meaningful change begins with connection. When practitioners feel supported, valued, and empowered, they are better able to bring their best selves to the people they walk alongside. That ripple effect extends to our rangatahi, whānau, and communities, creating spaces where people feel safe, seen, and able to thrive. Alternative Education, Drop-in Centre, Rural, Social Service, Mental Health, Mentoring, Residential, School, Full range of context Learn More About Me Bridie Marsden-Boyd Online, Canterbury I am a confident, compassionate, and values-led person. I am currently training in addictions and mental health, and have over 8 years' experience supporting youth and young adults in their spiritual, emotional, and mental health. Skilled in one-on-one and group settings across mental health and youth work contexts. Known for building deep trust with clients, offering trauma-informed support, and engaging with cultural humility. Actively working toward DAPAANZ registration and committed to bicultural practice, evidence-based care, and lifelong learning. Have experience of youth work in faith based and mental health settings. Spiritual, Faith-Based, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Rainbow, Social Service, Youth Health Learn More About Me Troy Wathey Online, National Hi, my name is Troy Wathey. I have over 20 years of experience working across government, NGOs, and private services, supporting individuals and couples through a range of challenges, including stress, relationships, mental health, and addiction. I hold a Master of Social Work and work as a CBT therapist, while remaining open to a range of other methods and therapeutic approaches. This provides a strong clinical foundation alongside practical, real-world experience. I would describe myself as grounded, client-centred, and solution-focused, with a strong understanding of the conflicts and stressors that come with the times we are living in. I aim to create a space that is both professional and easy to engage in, where you can feel comfortable being open and honest. I offer supervision and talk-based services across Hawke’s Bay and throughout New Zealand. Spiritual, Central Government, (Dis)ability, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Social Service, Statutory, Whānau Services Learn More About Me Alan Tāne Solomon Online Kia ora, I’m driven by people, progress, and the energy that comes from building something meaningful. Over more than 20 years, I’ve worked across sales, coaching, facilitation, relationship development, youthwork and leadership in environments where adaptability, confidence, and connection matter. My experience spans property, fintech, hospitality, health and wellness, business development consultancy, youth and education, including community-based work, all of which have shaped a practical, people-first approach to how I operate. My foundation was built as a Physical Training Instructor in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, where high personal standards, discipline, and accountability were non-negotiable. That environment developed my confidence under pressure and my ability to lead, motivate, and bring structure to fast-moving situations. Since then, my path through journalism, media, and higher education has strengthened my communication skills, curiosity, and ability to tell clear, compelling stories that resonate with different audiences. I’m naturally sociable and thrive where relationships are central. As a facilitator, tutor, and coach across health, business, and life contexts, I’ve led workshops, events, and programs that require reading the room, adjusting on the fly, and keeping people engaged. I enjoy creating momentum, finding practical solutions, and bringing ideas to life, whether that’s through sales conversations, events, or collaborative projects. I also bring experience in governance and community leadership, having helped establish and guide charitable trusts, mentored community members, and served as a Justice of the Peace. This has reinforced the importance of integrity, cultural awareness, and doing things properly while still staying flexible and forward-thinking. I value people, their story, ideas, creativity, and genuine connection. I’m motivated by opportunities where innovation, collaboration, and energy combine to create impact, and I bring a confident, adaptable mindset to whatever I take on. If there’s room to build, connect, and move things forward, that’s where I’m at my best. Coaching, Business, Code of Ethics for Youth Work, Faith-Based, Health, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Sports and Recreation, Uniformed, Youth Development Learn More About Me Liesl Niania-Sharples Online, Auckland 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. Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Spiritual, Iwi, Mental Health, NEET, Residential, School, Social Service, Whānau Services Learn More About Me Tetteh Lomotey Online I am a mental health consultant and supervisor with over a decade of experience working across forensic, community, and creative sector settings in the UK, Aotearoa New Zealand, and the United States. My background is in criminological and forensic psychology, with extensive experience supporting individuals and teams navigating complex psychological, systemic, and relational challenges. I am the founder of Anansi Consulting, through which I provide supervision, training, and therapeutic support to practitioners, organisations, and creatives. My work has included roles within secure forensic services, probation-related contexts, and educational institutions such as Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School and the New Zealand School of Dance, where I supported students and staff within high-performance, emotionally demanding environments. Alongside my clinical and consultancy work, I am also an artist. This dual perspective informs a nuanced understanding of identity, expression, pressure, and wellbeing — particularly within creative and marginalised communities. I bring a culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and holistic lens to supervision, with a strong commitment to supporting practitioners to work ethically, sustainably, and with integrity. My work is particularly attuned to the experiences of Black, and indigenous communities, as well as those navigating systems where power, identity, and belonging are central. Full range of context, Coaching, Arts, Ethnic, Mental Health Learn More About Me Wyatt Butcher Online, Canterbury 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. Spiritual, Coaching, Business, Health, Industry, Mental Health, Mentoring, School, Social Enterprise, Uniformed Learn More About Me Toia Chase Waikato Kia ora! Ko Tūwharetoa me Ngāti Whitikaupeka. Ko Toia Chase ahau. I am a registered clinical counsellor and supervisor with over 25 years’ experience across private practice, school, and community settings. I have also worked as a youth worker for over 30 years in both community and church contexts. I work alongside a range of practitioners including counsellors, social workers, youth workers, and those in related helping roles. My practice is shaped by experience in trauma work, cultural contexts, and an awareness of the systemic challenges that can impact both practitioners and those they support. Music, touch rugby, movies, and spending time with significant people in my life are some of the activities I value. Also important to me are wairua connections and serving the community, with a belief that each of us has something of value to contribute, and that finding what connects us strengthens whanaungatanga. Full range of context Learn More About Me Dr. Helen Tau'au-Filisi Online, Auckland Kia ora & Talofa lava, I am SamoaNZ and currently teaching in the space of Kaitiakitanga: Post Graduate Diploma in Bicultural Professional Supervision. I have experience as an educator, creative, mentor, coach, supervision etc. I have a PhD in Indigenous Postgraduate studies with Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi and currently work at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. I'm happy to support any in their journeys... Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Coaching, Arts, Faith-Based, Mentoring, Pasifika, School Learn More About Me Alannah Meredith Vatau Auckland I am a first-generation New Zealand-born Samoan raised in South Auckland, balancing my career while raising three children aged 15, 13, and 7. My personal and professional experiences have shaped my passion for supporting Māori and Pasifika communities in culturally grounded and empowering ways. I am committed to ongoing growth and development, both personally and professionally. I value wellbeing, faith, culture, and meaningful connection, and I aim to bring these values into the way I support and work alongside others. Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Faith-Based, Local Government, Pasifika, School, Young Parents, Youth Development Learn More About Me Jayne Mercier Online Tēnā koe I have over 20 years’ experience in the youth development sector, as a practitioner, leader, degree level lecturer, researcher and supervisor. I live in Tāmaki Makaurau and provide nationally-based online individual supervision covering all areas of youth development, health, counselling and social services. Full range of context, Alternative Education, Health Promotion, Leadership Development, Mental Health, NEET, Social Service, Youth Development, Youth Health, Youth One Stop Shop Learn More About Me Danae Bernard Online Hi :) I'm currently the manager of a youth mental health and addiction service in the South Waikato. I have a background in education having been a high school teacher for 13 years, and I have a hobby business cleaning bones and skulls for display and education. I'm a bit different, and I have a lifetime of experience navigating professional environments and the demands that come with them, while being the sort of person who doesn't fit the mold. I am part of a number of minority demographics, and have experienced the many small but compounding disadvantages that this brings with it as well as the resultant health difficulties. As a result I identify quite strongly with our CPSLE workforce. I'm a neurodiverse member of the Rainbow Community, and have fostered kittens for the last 9 years. Code of Ethics for Youth Work, Health, Health Promotion, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Mentoring, Rainbow, School, Youth Development, Youth Health Learn More About Me Silvia Purdie Online, Wellington Hi, tēnā koe. I'm Silvia, based in Upper Hutt. I loved my years as a youth co-ordinator, and these days I love supervising students and youth workers (plus I run a school holiday programme just to keep my hand in!). I also have a training business (www.conversationscounselling.nz/seminars) and co-lead a national mental health network. I'm a Pākehā with Pacific roots, and an ordained minister. www.conversationscounselling.nz Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Spiritual, Community Development, Faith-Based, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Social Service, Uniformed Learn More About Me Tessa Aranga Canterbury Mauri ora! Ko Tessa Aranga ahau. Ko Ngāi Tūhoe me Ngāpuhi ngā iwi. I am a registered social worker with 12 years’ experience across statutory and community organisations, which has enabled me to develop a strong, adaptable practice grounded in the core competencies of the Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW). My mahi is guided by a commitment to ethical, accountable, and reflective practice, with a focus on upholding the mana, dignity, and self-determination of the whānau I serve. Since 2023, I have been providing professional and cultural supervision, where I support practitioners to strengthen their critical reflection, professional judgement, and culturally responsive practice. I have a particular passion for supporting practitioners working alongside Māori whānau. I am committed to strengthening culturally grounded practice by supporting kaimahi to uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi in their mahi, engage in meaningful partnerships, and work in ways that are mana-enhancing and responsive to the aspirations of whānau Māori. I provide dedicated tautoko for those seeking to build their cultural capability, confidence, and understanding, ensuring their practice is both ethically sound and culturally safe. I believe that strong, reflective supervision is essential in sustaining kaimahi to do this important mahi well, particularly when working with whānau experiencing vulnerability, and I am dedicated to walking alongside practitioners as they grow and thrive in their practice. Social Service, Statutory, Whānau Services, Young Parents, Youth Development, Youth Health Learn More About Me Karen Shepherd Online, Manawatu-Whanganui Tēnā koe I am a Pākehā women living in semi-rural Manawatū. I am an aunty to 8 fantastic nieces and nephews, ranging in age between 16 and 28, and they are my delight in life as I have watched them grown in to fabulous adults. I spent my teens and early 20's in unpaid youthwork, but in my worklife I have a qualifications and experience as a social worker and in supervision. I have been working as an independent supervisor for over 20 years now. I am a warm and thoughtful person, and also prone to critique and analysis, and looking at the big picture as well as the detail. When not working I love watching science fiction, going to the beach and have been known to play hockey. Camps, Community Centre, Community Development, Drop-in Centre, Faith-Based, Social Service, Statutory, Whānau Services, Young Parents, Youth One Stop Shop Learn More About Me Mark Donaldson Online, Auckland, National Kia Ora - I'm Mark, founder of Pulse360 Supervision & Training and a professional supervisor with 20+ years of frontline, leadership, and clinical experience across youth justice, care and protection, addiction services, and community development - the majority in South Auckland. My work has taken place across homes, custody units, residential rehabilitation, courts, prisons, and community programmes - supporting young people impacted by trauma, violence, long-term addiction, and intergenerational harm, alongside the practitioners who carry this work. As Clinical Lead and Operations Manager within New Zealand's first successful Social Bond programme, I worked at the intersection of relational practice, outcomes accountability, and funder scrutiny - managing complex, high-risk caseloads and providing clinical oversight across multidisciplinary teams. I understand the weight of youth development mahi from the inside. My role as a supervisor is to provide a grounded, honest space where youth workers can reflect on their practice, stay anchored to their judgement, and sustain themselves in demanding work over time. I offer supervision online and in-person, individually and for teams, and I'm available to work with youth workers and youth development practitioners at any stage of their career - from those just starting out to experienced practitioners carrying complex caseloads. Community Development, Faith-Based, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Mentoring, NEET, Social Service, Statutory, Whānau Services, Youth Development Learn More About Me Rowan Cant Auckland Kia ora, Kei te mihi ki a koe. Well done for looking for supervision. This is the first step to looking after yourself. I'm Rowan, my ancestors came from England and Wales, but I was bought up in rural New Zealand. I've been in Auckland for the past 15 years and have been involved in youth work for the past 25 years. I'm a Christian, but don't let that deter you if you aren't. My faith has taught me that Jesus was generally on the side of whoever is most oppressed by society. So I'm a friend of those who are pushed out by religion. I'm a registered social worker and have been a youth justice social worker for 10 years. Now I'm a tutor for Praxis youth work certificate and I'm an elected member of the Puketāpapa local board. I've recently completed my post-graduate diploma in clinical supervision. Full range of context, Spiritual, Community Development, Code of Ethics for Youth Work, Leadership Development, Local Government, Outdoor Education, Social Service, Whānau Services, Youth Development Learn More About Me Cherida Fraser Online, Wellington Kia ora koutou Ko Kōtirana te whakapaparanga mai engari ko Te Whanganui-a-Tara te kāinga ko Cherida toku ingoa. I grew up in the deep south, have lived in Auckland, London and Paris, but ultimately call Wellington home. I have worked as an advocate, researcher, and community liaison kaimahi in grassroots community led spaces since I graduated with a Masters of Cross-cultural Psychology in 2014. My main mahi is at NZPC: Aotearoa NZ Sex Workers Collective - a peer organisation supporting the health, safety, rights and wellbeing of sex workers, and I trained in Professional Supervision in 2024. I have three tamariki who are growing fast, and I'm deeply involved in my local school and sports community. Community Centre, Community Development, Drop-in Centre, Health, Health Promotion, Industry, Mentoring, Rainbow, Social Service, Whānau Services Learn More About Me Ai Kihara Online My name is Ai Kihara, and I am a social worker and counsellor based in Aotearoa New Zealand. I have experience working in community mental health, trauma-informed practice, and cross-cultural settings. I have worked alongside individuals and families who have experienced trauma, family violence, mental health challenges, addiction, and involvement with the family court system. I am originally from Japan and have lived in New Zealand since 2007. My practice is influenced by both Japanese and Western perspectives, and I bring a culturally sensitive and reflective approach to my work. My cultural background includes values such as humility, perseverance, and respect for relationships and community, which shape how I work with people and how I offer supervision. I am passionate about supporting helping professionals to sustain themselves in this work, to reflect deeply, and to continue growing both personally and professionally. Spiritual, Homelessness, Community Development, Employment, Ethnic, Mental Health, Rainbow, Young Parents, Youth Development Learn More About Me Andy Smith Online, Otago With 25+ years on the frontlines of complex, demanding roles, I’ve worked alongside practitioners facing real-life challenges every day. My supervision cuts through the usual chatter, addressing tough issues with clarity, perspective, and a steady hand. Book a free, no-obligation catch-up: https://www.pursuelifeinc.com/bookingpage Full range of context, Coaching, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Mentoring, Social Service Learn More About Me Adam Bouman Online I’m someone who loves working with young people and creating spaces that feel real, relaxed, and judgment‑free. I’ve managed AOD and mental health services, worked in front-line practitioner roles, and developed training for mental health professionals, including queer & transgender support. I have my own experience of recovery and am part of the Rainbow community. In my time outside of mahi, I’m usually exploring creative projects, reading something weirdly interesting, or getting outside. Coaching, Homelessness, (Dis)ability, Mental Health, Mentoring, Rainbow, Social Service, Youth Development Learn More About Me Elise Anderson Online, Wellington Kia ora, ko Elise ahau. Drawing on a diverse background in outdoor adventure, dance, play, and education, I bring a strong passion for mental health and wellbeing that helps kaimahi in helping professions to thrive at work. Adventure Based Learning, Coaching, Alternative Education, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Mentoring, Outdoor Education, School, Youth Development, Youth One Stop Shop Learn More About Me Heather Blissett Online, Wellington Kia Ora, Ko Heather ahau. I can be found in Upper Hutt North with a cabin that opens out to a rural view. This has been a vision of mine for some time. A safe space that supports connection to te taiao while maintaining protection from the various weather elements. Reflecting on my life experiences has led me to the realization that Te Taiao has quietly underpinned all that I am and do. So, it was only natural that my Youth Work model of practice was the ngahere/forest. My model is heavily influenced by the Te Aorangi model because it represents the interconnectedness of all (Rangimarie Pere). Since 2008 I have walked alongside rangatahi in a variety of roles both voluntarily and for various organisations both Government and Non-Government while gaining qualifications in Youth Work. Ironically, while completing an ‘Adventure Based Learning’ paper with Praxis the opportunity to attend a pilot Youth Workers ‘connect’ course at Outward Bound presented itself. So, in the middle of winter, I ticked a bucket list goal. Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, (Dis)ability, Mental Health, Mentoring, Refugee/Migrant, Residential, School, Social Service, Whānau Services, Young Parents Learn More About Me Rachel Hawthorne Online, Canterbury https://transformingconversations.nz Full range of context, Coaching, Adventure Based Learning, Alternative Education, Community Centre, Leadership Development, School, Social Service, Young Parents, Youth Development Learn More About Me Daniela Gonzalez-Bea Online, Auckland My name is Daniela. I was born in Chile and have called Aotearoa home since I was 13 years old. I am now 48 years young and based in Auckland City, where I offer both in-person and online sessions. My in-person practice is located in Auckland Central CBD, and I am also able to explore options for travelling on-site to organisations supporting teams who may benefit from group or staff supervision. My work is woven across three main areas: individual sessions as a Clinical Arts Therapist, External Supervision, and group facilitation. I am a registered External Supervisor with MANZASW, an accredited ACC Sensitive Claims Therapist, Registered Social Worker, Clinical Arts Therapist, and experienced group facilitator. My practice is shaped by many years of working alongside diverse communities across Aotearoa, including Māori and Pacific communities, trauma-informed services, homelessness, addiction, mental health, youth services, and community-based organisations. This experience continues to inform my relational, creative, and culturally responsive approach to supporting individuals, practitioners, and teams. Spiritual, Homelessness, Arts, Mental Health, NEET, Pasifika, Residential, School, Social Service, Statutory Learn More About Me Julie McGregor Canterbury, Online, National Hi, I’m Julie. I’m a qualified Life & Leadership Coach, a Supervisor and an Independent Facilitator. With 13 years spent in the business world and 15 in the not-for-profit & development sector, I have experienced working with many individuals and organisations navigating a myriad of challenges and goals. I have loved the many hundreds of hours I’ve spent coaching, facilitating and training. No matter what the situation, it is always a delight to help people gain new perspectives about their own situations and work with them as they make key changes in order to move forward. https://www.juliemcgregor.co.nz/ Full range of context, Spiritual, Coaching, Community Development, Employment, Faith-Based, Leadership Development, Mentoring, School Learn More About Me Linda Paealiki Online, Auckland Ko Linda Metuakore Paealiki ahau, I am a Senior Specialist Cultural External Supervisor, I whakapapa from the Cook Island born here in New Zealand. I am family orientated, I have 25 years in the frontline and leadership roles in the health and social sector. My work has been to support others well and I continue to enjoy this mahi to be of service to everyone. Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Community Development, Faith-Based, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Pasifika, Social Service, Statutory, Whānau Services, Young Parents Learn More About Me Robert Wilson Online, National Kia ora, talofa lava, malo e lelei, and warm Pacific greetings. I am married with 4 adult children and 5 lovely moko. I am the founder of "Prepare Your Own Choice" (PYOC), bringing over 20 years of experience across social services, mental health, and addictions, with a strong focus on culturally grounded and clinically informed supervision in Aotearoa. https://www.police.govt.nz/news/ten-one-magazine/paddling-toward-brighter-future. Former Alternative Education (AE) tutor in 2004. Empowering through motivational interviewing (MI). Serving people of all ethnicities to gain control of their goals, from OT (former CYF’s), NZ Police, NZ Justice, NGO & other Govt Departments. Full range of context, Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Spiritual, Homelessness, Alternative Education, Health, Mental Health, Mentoring, Pasifika, Whānau Services Learn More About Me Lulu Cooper Online, Waikato, Bay of Plenty I have over 20 years’ experience across the education, health, and social services sectors. My work has included supporting children with special needs in primary schools, delivering puberty and adolescence education programmes in intermediate and secondary schools, nursing in Australia and New Zealand, supporting whānau through health and social services, and holding leadership and administrative roles. I have also managed an iwi provider with more than 15 contracts, led a maternity education centre, and currently work alongside a range of government, social, and educational services with whānau affected by family violence. I also love spending time with my mokopuna, whānau and friends. Gardening, painting, reading and fishing are my main hobbies. Youth Development, Whānau Services, Social Service, Mentoring, Mental Health, Leadership Development, Health Promotion, Health, Coaching, Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision Learn More About Me Louise Taylor Online, Manawatu-Whanganui, National Kia ora koutou katoa Nō England ahau He Social Worker au Ko Louise Taylor tōku ingoa Nō reira, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa I am originally from the UK and qualified as a Social Worker in 2002. My specialist area is mental health and youth. I came to Aotearoa in 2009 and primarily worked in mental health services. For the past five years I have worked as a Social Work Practice Leader in a Youth Development Unit having oversight of the professional/ clinical practice of Social Workers, Support Workers and other staff members delivering services to young people. I also spent time 'on the floor' to maintain practice skills and get a sense of the challenges being faced by frontline workers. I developed clinical governance for the Social Workers, wrote policy and processes and delivered training. I have experience running supervision and reflective practice groups. Full range of context Learn More About Me Olivia Hart Online, Auckland, National With over a decade of experience across Mental Health, Addiction, Crisis and Counselling spaces, I’ve worked as a practitioner, leader and advisor alongside both rangatahi and adults in community, justice and residential settings. I began my career as a Support Worker and have worked my way through to Clinical Manager and Supervisor roles, giving me a grounded, real world understanding of the challenges practitioners face at every stage of their careers. Alongside my private practice, I currently work within a high-performance sporting environment focused on reshaping the national conversation and reducing stigma around mental health. Coaching, Community Development, Employment, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Mentoring, Residential, Social Service, Youth Development, Youth One Stop Shop Learn More About Me Steve Toelupe Wellington Talofa, kia ora koutou and greeting, my name is Steve Toelupe and have been offering supervision for 10 years now. I am a proud father of two amazing, bright and beautiful daughters Nekea and Danusia and currently residing in Gold Coast, Australia. I offer supervision via online for those seeking supervision living back home in Aotearoa New Zealand and this has been just as good in-person according to existing clients based in Aotearoa. I am also a personal growth, health and wellness, and mens guide and life coach. Spiritual, Coaching, Adventure Based Learning, Alternative Education, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Mentoring, Pasifika, Youth Development, Youth Health Learn More About Me Moana Everton Online, Manawatu-Whanganui I am a registered social worker, leader, supervisor, māmā and wahine Māori based in Papaioea. Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Community Development, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Social Service, Statutory, Whānau Services, Young Parents, Youth Development Learn More About Me Andy Kapeli Online, Auckland Talofa lava, My name is Andy and I'm grateful to be here. Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Community Centre, Community Development, (Dis)ability, Mental Health, Mentoring, Social Service, Statutory, Whānau Services, Youth Development Learn More About Me Rod Baxter Online, Wellington, National Ko Kaukau te maunga te rū nei taku ngakau Ko Korimako te awa e mahea nei āku māharahara Ko Tangata Tiriti te iwi I whānau mai ahau i Pōneke E mihi ana ki ngā tohu o nehe, o Tarikākā e noho nei au. I’ve been a youth worker since 2000, and I’ve had supervision every month since. It’s undoubtedly one of the things that’s sustained my practice. After supervising groups in volunteer roles, I was first asked to be a colleague’s supervisor in 2003. After a few years of stumbling around, I studied a postgrad qualification through 2006-2007: it focused my supervision practice and helped me be a better youth worker too. These days I’m the CEO of The King’s Trust Aotearoa. I devote a day each fortnight to offer supervision to a range of practitioners, mostly in youth development and/or serving communities. I’m part of several supervision networks, most notably The Project Team: https://theprojectteam.co.nz/professional-supervision/ My husband Dylan is a local teacher; we’re slowly renovating an old villa. I’m studying te reo Māori and read comic books to unwind. Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Adventure Based Learning, Business, Community Development, Code of Ethics for Youth Work, Faith-Based, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Rainbow, Youth Development Learn More About Me Fiona Mackinnon Auckland Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. Ko Fiona Mackinnon ahau, a practitioner with broad expertise across mental health, addictions, disability, youth work, and education. I provide clinical supervision and professional coaching to kaimahi, practitioners, leaders, and educators across a wide range of professions, supporting safe, reflective, and effective practice. Nō reira, tēnā koutou katoa. Coaching, Homelessness, Alternative Education, Community Centre, Community Development, (Dis)ability, Mental Health, Rainbow, Residential, Social Service Learn More About Me Naveed Ahmed Online, Auckland I am a registered social worker with experience working with Ministry for Children Oranga Tamariki and the NGO sector, focusing on care and protection, senior citizens, and family harm. I began as a front-line social worker in intake and investigation, where I developed skills in risk assessment and building trust with tamariki, rangatahi, and families/whanau in crisis. I offer external supervision services to social workers, university students at my work place, and to other professionals, providing culturally sensitive, strengths-based guidance. My focus is on helping supervisees develop self-awareness, critical thinking, and emotional resilience. I support professionals in growing their practice, ensuring they deliver culturally competent services, particularly with Islamic/Muslim and Indian cultures. I emphasize work/life balance, self-care, and culturally safe practice. Business, Central Government, Community Development, Drop-in Centre, Ethnic, Social Service, Statutory Learn More About Me Heather Came Wellington Dr Heather Came is a prominent Pākehā activist scholar and Adjunct Professor at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington. With over three decades of experience in public health, and later as an academic her career has focussed on advocacy, capacity building, dismantling racism and advancing social justice. A prolific researcher and founding member of STIR: Stop Institutional Racism, she is known for her work on Te Tiriti-led practice, social justice, and systemic change. She runs a small business/ social enterprise. Coaching, Community Development, Employment, Events, Health, Health Promotion, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Rainbow, Youth Development Learn More About Me Kirsten Smith Online, Wellington 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. Business, Central Government, Community Development, Drop-in Centre, Health Promotion, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Youth Development, Youth Health, Youth One Stop Shop Learn More About Me Sebastiano Scalia Online, Canterbury Sebastiano Scalia is a Christchurch-based Counsellor and Supervisor .He has nearly 30 years of experience in the New Zealand mental health, social service, and education sectors. He is a founding director of Inner Work NZ, a private practice in Christchurch where he provides clinical supervision and psychoanalysis. Health, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Social Service Learn More About Me Alta Sacra Online, National, Canterbury I am a practitioner, educator, and Registered Social Worker with more than 15 years of experience across youth support, disability, mental health, education, employment, community services, adult safeguarding, research, and leadership. I offer specialist supervision for neurodivergent and disabled practitioners, and for practitioners seeking to build confidence and capability in working with neurodivergent and disabled people. Alongside my professional expertise, I bring lived experience as an autistic person with ADHD and the parent of an autistic young person. Across my mahi, I seek to strengthen access, inclusion, and wellbeing. NEET, Rainbow, Employment, (Dis)ability, Social Enterprise, Ethnic, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Rural, Social Service Learn More About Me Tammie Metcalfe Online, Manawatu-Whanganui, National Kia ora, I’m Tammie Metcalfe. I have more than 20 years’ experience working across government, local government, iwi and community organisations, with a strong background in youth development, employment, social services and leadership. My work has always been centred on supporting people to thrive, build confidence and navigate complex situations with clarity and purpose. Alongside my professional experience, I value authentic relationships and believe that connection is one of the most important foundations for growth. I bring a practical, down-to-earth style to supervision and create a space where people feel respected, heard and supported. Full range of context Learn More About Me Vicky Finlayson Online Kia ora, I whakapapa from Northwestern Europe, through to Australia and Aotearoa. Born in Wellington I have called Aotearoa my home throughout my life and lived on the coast and in cities. I have two adult sons and 3 grandchildren. I work online only as I am currently travelling about NZ with my dog Wesley. There is space for new supervisees including people applying for NZAC full membership. Spiritual, Community Development, (Dis)ability, Health, Mental Health, Mentoring, Rainbow, Social Service, Whānau Services Learn More About Me Shannon Clarke Online, National 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. Full range of context, Coaching, Community Development, Code of Ethics for Youth Work, Local Government, Mental Health, Rainbow, Social Service, Youth Development Learn More About Me Falefatu Nimarota Wellington I am a qualified and registered social worker with over 15 years of frontline experience across both statutory and community settings. My practice has spanned a range of roles, including direct social work, leadership, and advisory positions, giving me a well-rounded understanding of the complexities within the sector. I am currently practicing and continue to work closely alongside social workers, which ensures my knowledge remains current, grounded, and relevant to today’s practice environment. I am registered with the Social Workers Registration Board and bring a strong commitment to ethical, culturally responsive, and child-centred practice. As a Pacific practitioner, I value relational approaches and am confident in engaging with diverse cultures, worldviews, and communities. I bring both professional expertise and cultural understanding into my work, supporting practitioners to navigate complexity with confidence and integrity. Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Spiritual, Coaching, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Pasifika, Social Service, Statutory, Whānau Services, Young Parents Learn More About Me Kristina Cavit Auckland, Online, Taranaki He whangai ahau, kāore au i te mohio i tōku whakapapa. Tōku pepeha e hono ana kī tōku whānau me ngā wahi e rongo ana au nō hea ahau. Nō ngā hou e whā Te wāhi mō te hononga ā wairua ki Hokianga Te motu mō te hononga ā wairua ki Te whenua Tominika Ngā tāngata mō te hononga ā wairua, ko te whānau Atawhai. Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Alternative Education, Arts, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Mentoring, School, Social Service, Youth Development, Youth Health Learn More About Me Kirsty Robinson Online, Manawatu-Whanganui I am an experienced social worker with over a decade of practice in the family violence sector, alongside extensive experience in leadership roles. I am currently employed by the Ministry of Social Development as a Family Violence Response Coordinator, where I support and guide practice in complex and high-risk situations. In addition to my primary role, I am contracted with ACC to deliver sensitive claims work, and I contribute to social work education through various roles within the School of Social Work at Massey University. My practice is grounded in a strong commitment to ethical, reflective, and culturally responsive social work. I bring a depth of real-world experience to my supervision, offering a space that supports critical reflection, professional growth, and practitioner wellbeing. Coaching, Homelessness, Leadership Development, Rural, Social Service, Statutory, Whānau Services, Young Parents Learn More About Me Te Kaweora Barton Waikato, Online E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā karangatanga maha, tēnā koutou katoa. He uri whakaheke tēnei nō te waka o Tainui; ko Ngāti Kinohaku, Rereahu, Ngāti Paretekawa (Maniapoto), Ngāti Tara Tokanui (Hauraki), me Ngāti Māhanga (Waikato) ōku tāatai whakapapa. Ko Te Kaweora Barton tōku ingoa. I am based in Hamilton, Waikato, where I was born and raised. I am a qualified social worker whose practice is grounded in Te Ao Māori and shaped by experience across the youth sector, secondary mental health, disability services, and housing. I bring a strengths‑based, culturally anchored approach to supporting whānau, rangatahi, and communities. Beyond my professional social work background, I also carry experience in high‑performance sport as an international netball representative. I have a strong interest in governance, serving as an elected member of an iwi PSGE, and I am a passionate educator and advocate through my work as a contractor marker and assessor for Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust and Te Wānanga o Aotearoa degree programmes, specifically in Te Reo Māori development and Social Work practice. In recent years, I have begun transitioning away from frontline, client‑facing roles. My focus is shifting toward spaces where I can apply my skills to build capability, influence systems, strengthen engagement, and contribute to meaningful, sustainable change. Recently, I have been fortunate to be appointed to the SWRB Prescriptions and Monitoring Pool of Assessors, where I contribute to the prescribing and monitoring of new and existing social work degree programmes across Aotearoa. As a person who identifies with diversity, I bring a unique lens that enables me to understand and navigate complex issues from multiple perspectives. I recognise that challenges are rarely black and white, and I am committed to approaches that honour nuance, context, and the lived realities of those I serve. Rainbow, Whānau Services, Coaching, Social Service, Iwi, Sports and Recreation, Youth Development, Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Homelessness, Community Centre Learn More About Me Linda Bougen Canterbury I have been a supervisor for over 10 years. I have worked as a RN in mental health settings and as a school based nurse. I provide a caring and collaborative approach to professional supervision that allows the vitality and wellbeing of the supervisee to shine. Full range of context, Community Development, Health, Health Promotion, Mental Health, Youth Development, Youth Health Learn More About Me Kim Freeth Online, Marlborough Kia ora koutou, I am a registered social worker with a professional qualification is supervision. I have been practicing social work for many years and have supported youth and whānau in various fields of practice. I currently provide external supervision to agencies and individuals, alongside supervising whānau who require court appointed supervised contact visits. Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Spiritual, Community Development, (Dis)ability, Health, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Mentoring, Social Service, Whānau Services Learn More About Me Ritchie Telfer Canterbury, Online Professional Supervisor Ritchie Telfer – Qualified, Experienced, Safe, Skilled. Tēnā koutou, Greetings. I have over 40 years’ experience in education, social services, and disability; encompassing intellectual disability, vocational rehabilitation, residential services, child and family safety, specialist teaching, professional development, school leadership, and international education reform. My Australian Clinical Supervision Association Profile can be found at: https://clinicalsupervision.org.au/members/ritchie-telfergmail-com/ Adventure Based Learning, Alternative Education, (Dis)ability, Employment, Code of Ethics for Youth Work, Residential, School, Social Service, Statutory, Youth Development Learn More About Me Peter Shimwell Online, Auckland Kia ora whānau, I'm Peter, I have worked in the youth health space for over 25 years supporting youth workers, social workers, counsellors, mental health staff and other professionals in the community & social services fields. Whether you are new to professional supervision or looking to develop your practice/leadership, I can offer a safe space that combines reflection with practical goal setting enabling you to explore your mahi and strengthen your wellbeing. Coaching, Community Development, Health, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Mentoring, Residential, Social Service, Youth Development, Youth Health Learn More About Me Mandy Davis Online, Bay of Plenty My name is Mandy and I’m New Zealand born with Eurasian ethnicity, based in Tauranga. I have gained understandings within a Te Ao Māori world view while working within Kaupapa Māori organisations My success in supporting staff working in our bicultural country (both Maori and Non-Maori staff), helps positive engagements and healthy outcomes for our clients. My experience in supervision and adult training can support staff in Registration requirements (RNs, SWs etc) and exploring competencies necessary for individual disciplines, clinical and professional care, social services, education sectors (ECE to Adult tertiary education), support work and anyone else “working with people”. Full range of context, Coaching, (Dis)ability, Health Promotion, Mental Health, NEET, Rainbow, Social Service, Whānau Services Learn More About Me Tony Yuretich Online, Bay of Plenty 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. Spiritual, Adventure Based Learning, Alternative Education, Camps, Community Centre, Ethnic, Events, Mental Health, Mentoring, Youth Development Learn More About Me Miriam Sessa Online Kia ora! I am Miriam, an Italian/English migrant, and a registered Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience in community development and social services. My journey began in my own youth through activism, an experience that continues to inform my unwavering commitment to partnership with young people. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, my work is deeply rooted in lived experience and a commitment to intersectional social justice, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the advocacy of youth rights. Professional Journey Throughout my career, I have served in diverse capacities, from frontline youth mentoring to national leadership positions. This breadth of experience allows me to understand the complexities of the sector from multiple angles: Clinical Expertise: Delivering prevention programs, conducting brief interventions, and providing long-term therapy. Specialist Focus: Sexual and family violence prevention and response, cross-cultural practice, and LGBTQIA+ advocacy. Leadership & Strategy: Shaping national strategies and policies, and managing teams within the social service landscape. Coaching, Community Development, Health Promotion, Mental Health, Mentoring, Rainbow, Statutory, Whānau Services, Youth Development Learn More About Me Amy Colonna Online, Bay of Plenty I am a reflective and relational social work supervisor committed to supporting safe, ethical, and culturally responsive practice. I provide a supportive and collaborative supervision space where practitioners can critically reflect on their work, build confidence, and strengthen professional competence. My approach is grounded in strengths-based and reflective practice, integrating theory with real-world experience. I aim to create a space of trust, respect, and accountability, where supervisees feel safe to explore complex practice situations, ethical dilemmas, and professional development goals. I currently provide supervision to around twenty practitioners across Aotearoa New Zealand, working with a diverse range of roles, skillsets, and professional needs. This breadth of experience allows me to bring valuable insight into different sectors, increase awareness of available services, and support networking and referral pathways — all of which strengthen and inform practice. Alongside supervision, I run my own private practice as a contractor. Through supervision, I also support others to develop the skills and confidence to establish and navigate their own contracting or private practice work. Full range of context, Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Community Development, Events, Leadership Development, Social Service, Whānau Services, Youth Development Learn More About Me Laverne Robinson Online Kia ora, I have worked alongside rangatahi, whānau, and communities for over 20 years across health, youth work, youth cancer services, sexual health education, alcohol and other drug support, mental health and rangatahi with high and complex needs. My biggest passion is sustainability in the youth work sector and supporting the people - who support the rangatahi. I bring a warm, grounded, and relational approach to my mahi. I care deeply about creating spaces where people feel heard, respected, and supported to grow. I have been a supervisor now for nearly 15 years and have walked alongside supervisees through moments of change, grief, challenge, risk, and uncertainty, and I have seen the difference practical, compassionate, and mana-enhancing support makes. Full range of context, Spiritual, Coaching, Health, Leadership Development, Rainbow, Rites of passage, Social Service, Young Parents, Youth Health Learn More About Me Janell Vaughn Online, Wellington Thank you for your interest in supervision with me! To start with, let me introduce myself. I’m originally from an area of the States known as the Pacific Northwest, with a gorgeous mountain called Mt Baker and connection with the Salish Sea through the Nooksack River. When I moved to Aotearoa, I found a deep connection with Aoraki and Waianiwaniwa as my river, and Motukiekie as my place. My experience comes first as a youth worker for 18 years moving into working in moderate to severe adolescent mental health in 2010. I’ve trained in mental health and AoD through my Master’s degree in Social Work. I’ve been working in Aotearoa in a variety of services including ICAMHS, Oranga Tamariki, Tu Ora Compass Health as a tutor at WelTec/Whitireia, a practice manager at Vibe and in youth mental health at Te Herenga Waka. I’ve come into the supervisor space with experience in counselling/therapy, social work, youth work and an emphasis in working with adolescents. I’ve trained professional supervision through WelTec. For me, supervision is a time for you to reflect on what has happened, develop a great understanding into what is going on now and launch back into practice better prepared for what comes your way. Full range of context, Code of Ethics for Youth Work, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Rainbow, Residential, Social Service, Youth Development, Youth Health, Youth One Stop Shop Learn More About Me Saskia Walsh Online, Nelson-Tasman, National Tēnā koutou Nō Ireland, nō Nederlands ōku tupuna I whānau mai ahau i Murihiku Kei te noho ahau ināianei i Māpua. Ko Saskia Walsh taku ingoa. ‘A sector of champions and hidden super heroes, what a great sector to be a part of!’ Full range of context, Adventure Based Learning, Central Government, Community Development, Health, Mental Health, Mentoring, NEET, Sports and Recreation, Youth Development Learn More About Me Louise Sue Online, Canterbury 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. Health, Health Promotion, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Young Parents, Youth Health Learn More About Me Anaru Kerei-Gray Online, Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Taranaki, Manawatu-Whanganui, Wellington, Canterbury, Marlborough, National, Otago, Nelson-Tasman Kia ora, I am a native of Aotearoa, raised in the Waikato, North Island. My connections to the Tainui and Te Arawa waka federations and colonial links to my English ancestor who arrived here in the 1830's. My knowledge and experience in kaupapa Māori and professional clinical services enable me to support anyone with online supervision in Aotearoa. I established the Cultural Advice-Mãori (CAM) service to provide supervision underpinned by Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Spiritual, Employment, Ethnic, Iwi, Mentoring, Social Service, Statutory, Whānau Services, Youth Development Learn More About Me Tyson Walters Online, Auckland www.incouragesupervision.com Adventure Based Learning, Community Centre, Code of Ethics for Youth Work, Health, Health Promotion, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Outdoor Education, Youth Development Learn More About Me Madeleine Taylor Online, Wellington Tena koutou katoa, welcome to looking for a supervisor. I grew up in the Wairarapa on a farm, I went to boarding school before university, since then have worked in a range or health, mental health and community organizations. For the last 25 years have been working in private practice, teaching, facilitating and providing supervision and coaching. I am married and we have three offspring, who have taught us many things. Coaching, Business, Health, Leadership Development, Local Government, Mentoring, Social Enterprise, Social Service, Sports and Recreation Learn More About Me Amber Paterson Tena koe, I'm Amber Paterson (she/her). I am Pākehā, queer, fat, cis female who is also a parent in Ōtautahi. I have been a kaimahi, and working within youth and community development for over 16 years. I'm passionate about youth development and supporting people through external supervision. I can't imagine working in any other profession. I have been providing supervision since 2018. I have worked in many roles from faith based, well-being + psycho-social support, project creation, facilitation, kaupapa Māori, camps, hapori based, in-school, LGBTQIA+ specific groups and safe spaces. Community Development, Mentoring, School, Youth Development, Drop-in Centre, Mental Health, Young Parents, Youth Health, Rainbow, Code of Ethics for Youth Work Learn More About Me Marilyn Lockwood Auckland Reflective practice for front-line workers and empowering them to make the best decisions they can, risk management and safe practice, managing work life balance, complex situations and team dynamics, integrating theory and practice, solution and outcome focused. Coaching, Rainbow, Mentoring, Residential, Social Service, Statutory Learn More About Me Allysia Kraakman Waikato, Online Originally from Auckland, now I reside in South Waikato with my husband in three children. I have a background in counselling and have been working in the youth work space for over ten years. I have had four years as a supervisor within the youth work space. Coaching, Camps, Code of Ethics for Youth Work, Faith-Based, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Mentoring, School, Sports and Recreation, Youth Development Learn More About Me Daisy Halafihi-Ta'ufo'ou Online, Auckland, National Mālō e lelei. My name is Daisy, and I am a proud Tongan, born and raised in South Auckland, NZ. I am a mother of three children, a devoted wife, and I live with my parents, who are in their 80s. These are my blessings. They shape not only who I am, but also my values, work ethic, and perspectives. Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Spiritual, Coaching, Camps, Community Development, Leadership Development, Mentoring, NEET, Pasifika, Youth Development Learn More About Me Shane Kennard Online, Waikato My interests are the development of practice competence, issues of social justice, recognising potentially unsafe practice and facilitating the learning potential in all of us. I bring a kaupapa Māori worldview and a lived experience of most social issues affecting NZ society, with a focus on critical reflection in supervision as the catalyst for transformative learning. Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Coaching, Community Development, Faith-Based, Iwi, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Residential, Rural, Social Service Learn More About Me 'Avalu Tupou Tausala Waikato, Online Malō e lelei, my name is Avalu Tausala from Tonga and currently reside in Hamilton. I have been living in Aotearoa for over 10 years. Kahoa Kakala model of cultural supervision has been created from my living experience of being raised by my grandparents in Tonga and my living experience here in Aotearoa. Full range of context, Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Spiritual, Business, Leadership Development, Pasifika, Social Service, Statutory, Whānau Services, Young Parents Learn More About Me Avalu Tupou Tausala Online, Waikato Malō e lelei, my name is Avalu Tausala from Tonga and currently reside in Hamilton. I have been living in Aotearoa for over 10 years. Kahoa Kakala model of cultural supervision has been created from my living experience of being raised by my grandparents in Tonga and my living experience here in Aotearoa. Spiritual, Business, Pasifika, Social Service, Statutory, Whānau Services, Young Parents, Leadership Development Learn More About Me Jess Ngahere Online, Waikato Ko Taupiri te maunga Ko Waikato te awa Ko Waikato me Niue te iwi Ko Ngāti Māhanga me Tamainupō me Mutalau ngā hapū Ko Waingaro me Rākaunui ngā marae Ko Jess Ngahere ahau Kia ora! I’m Jess, a registered social worker with almost a decade of experience in the sector. My experience lies in Child Protection, Mental Health, Kaumatua & Kuia, ACC sensitive claims as well as community and government social work. I am also a Rongoa Maori Practitioner. My most important role is being a māmā to three young tamariki. Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Coaching, Community Development, Code of Ethics for Youth Work, Mental Health, Mentoring, Pasifika, Statutory, Whānau Services, Youth Health Learn More About Me Anjali Naran-Butler Online, Manawatu-Whanganui Ko Anjali Naran-Butler tōku ingoa. No tawahi tōku Pāpā. No Awahhou tōku Māmā. He Tangata Tiriti ahau. E noho ana au i Papaioea ki raru i te maru o Rangitāne. E mihi ana ki a koutou katoa. Coaching, Alternative Education, Community Centre, Community Development, Code of Ethics for Youth Work, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Social Service, Whānau Services, Youth Development Learn More About Me Tania To'oa Seiuli Online, National Kia-ora, Talofa Lava and Warm Pacific Greetings to You. I am an experienced and values-driven practitioner offering external supervision grounded in integrity, cultural responsiveness, and deep commitment to ethical practice. My professional journey spans roles as a Care and Protection and Crisis Response Social Worker, Supervisor, and Family Group Conference (FGC) Coordinator, providing me with comprehensive understanding of statutory and community-based environments. As a proud Pacific Island woman, my work is strongly influenced by cultural knowledge, relational values, and an understanding of working effectively with Samoan families and diverse ethnic communities. I offer a culturally grounded lens that honours identity, spirituality, and collective wellbeing, while remaining inclusive and respectful of all backgrounds. Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Spiritual, Coaching, Central Government, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Pasifika, Statutory, Social Service, Youth Development Learn More About Me Lazarus Haurua-Long Online, Auckland Kia orana tatou katoatoa Ko Rākautapu te maunga Ko Tapuwae te awa Ko Hokianga te moana Ko Te Rarawa te iwi Ko Ngātokimatawhaorua to waka Ko Ngāi Tūpoto me Ngāti here te hapū Ko Ngāi Tūpoto te marae Ko Ngahuia te tupuna Ko Harris tōku whanau Ko Akaata tōku papa Ko te pepeha ki te taha o tōku mama Ko Ikurangi te maunga Ko Ngatangiia te awa Ko Rarotonga te waka Ko Ruatonga te hapu Ko Tupapa te marae Ko Lazarus Moeroa Chrisropher Haurua-Long toku ingoa. I bring with me 15+Years experience in the sector, mixed with volunteer and paid mahi, across a wide range of roles spanning from grass roots volunteer youth work right through to national facilitation and training. Spiritual, Coaching, Mental Health, Mentoring, Pasifika, Residential, Social Service, Whānau Services, Youth Development, Youth Health Learn More About Me Megan Fidler Otago, Online Kia ora Ko Megan Fidler toku ingoa. I have been involved in social services and education for over 30 years and hold postgraduate qualifications in Social Sciences, Specialist Teaching, and Professional Supervision. I am committed to creating and supporting inclusive and equitable communities, and I have worked in a range of settings including the community, schools, universities, local and central government. Alternative Education, Central Government, Community Development, (Dis)ability, Local Government Learn More About Me Dougal Mckinnon National, Online Kia ora. My name is Dougal McKinnon (he/him), by trade a Registered Nurse, worked in mental health areas both inpatient and community across a variety of ages and settings, commencing back in 2006 (20yrs!), and undertaking clinical supervision training initially in 2007 (Mike Considine Role Theory), and supervising other clinicians ever since. I have also undertaken further Te Whatu Ora based training within Dunedin Hospital and recently completed a level 5 cert in Supervising/Coaching/Mentoring (Supervision Skills for Health and Social Services Professionals (Micro-credential) (Level 5) QED Associates). The last 5 years I have been working as a youth counsellor for ADL/Thrive Counselling, an NGO with Offices in Timaru, Dunedin, Cromwell, and Invercargill. I work alongside our Rangatahi age mostly 12-24yrs, both in Brief Intervention Counselling and Addiction harm reduction work using Modalities such as ACT, SFT, MI, IDT, CBT and the like. Rainbow, Youth Health, Health, Adventure Based Learning, Mental Health Learn More About Me Ashni Marsh National Kia ora, My name is Ashni Marsh, and I am a social worker with experience as a sexual harm crisis worker, supporting young people and their whānau through trauma and recovery. I offer external supervision for youth workers, providing a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space to reflect on practice. My approach is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally responsive, with a strong focus on whakawhanaungatanga. I support youth workers with managing complex cases (including sexual harm), understanding trauma, maintaining boundaries, and looking after their own wellbeing. Ngā mihi, Ashni Marsh Social Service, Ethnic Learn More About Me Katherine Montgomery Online, Wellington 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. Rainbow, Health, Mental Health, Social Service, Youth One Stop Shop, Young Parents, Mentoring, Employment, Homelessness, Youth Development Learn More About Me Hannah Keller Online, Manawatu-Whanganui Kia ora, I'm Hannah. I am a mum, as well as a social worker. I have a wide range of experience, including working for iwi, community, statutory and also international experience in the UK, before starting to provide external supervision as well. Still practicing as a social worker myself keeps my knowledge current to best support you navigating systems and juggling the various pressures of our own lives alongside our mahi. Professional Experience: Working for Iwi (Ngati Raukawa) Social Worker in Schools Various community NGO services in a therapeutic capacity with whanau & tamariki International experience as a social worker in London Borough of Ealing (UK) Care & Protection Social Work (Oranga Tamariki) External Supervision of Registered Social Workers, Youth Workers & Students for Massey University Coaching, Community Development, Mentoring, School, Social Service, Statutory, Whānau Services, Young Parents, Youth One Stop Shop Learn More About Me

< Back Megan Fidler Kia ora Ko Megan Fidler toku ingoa. I have been involved in social services and education for over 30 years and hold postgraduate qualifications in Social Sciences, Specialist Teaching, and Professional Supervision. I am committed to creating and supporting inclusive and equitable communities, and I have worked in a range of settings including the community, schools, universities, local and central government. My Approach Through working together and using a strength based and solution focused approach, we will explore your professional practice to support your growth and well-being. I offer face to face sessions in Ōtepoti/Dunedin and virtual sessions via Teams. Sessions are typically 55 minutes with a $110 charge. There is no charge for the first session, to enable us to meet and then decide whether we would like to progress with a supervision relationship. Qualifications 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. Profesional Association The Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand Connect with the Supervisor Directly meganfidlersmith@icloud.com Previous Next

Supervisor Database List Filter by Locations Select Locations Smrithi Sriram Auckland smrithisriram94@gmail.com Julie Ryle Online, Bay of Plenty Julie.ryle@aspiretherapy.co.nz Tabby Besley Online, Wellington, National talkingwithtabby@gmail.com Leisa Moorhouse Bay of Plenty, Online leisa_moorhouse@outlook.com Charissa Kavermann Online, Auckland, National charissa.kavermann@gmail.com Paranahia Roera Wellington, National riana.roera@hotmail.co.nz Helen Willetts Online, Waikato willetts53@gmail.com Suzanne Cocker Online, Manawatu-Whanganui suzannecocker.pohutukawaplace@gmail.com C(Kere) Fransen Online, Canterbury kongaawairaarangahou@gmail.com Irka Omoboni-Soulat Online, Auckland irka@xtra.co.nz Sarah Finlay Robinson Auckland, Online sarah@incommonnz.org Leah Rothman Online, Wellington, National leahisasupervisor@gmail.com Paola Montanaro Online, Marlborough info@therapytides.co.nz Jade Eru National, Wellington jadeeru@yahoo.com Phil Trotter Online, Canterbury 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Purdie Online, Wellington silvia.purdie@gmail.com Tessa Aranga Canterbury tessa.aranga@icloud.com Karen Shepherd Online, Manawatu-Whanganui karenconsultant@outlook.com Mark Donaldson Online, Auckland, National pulse360supervision@gmail.com Rowan Cant Auckland rowan.cant.bsw@gmail.com Cherida Fraser Online, Wellington cheridafraser@gmail.com Ai Kihara Online ai@hanacounselling.com Andy Smith Online, Otago andy@pursuelifeinc.com Adam Bouman Online adam@navigating-space.com Elise Anderson Online, Wellington elise@edjestrengths.com Heather Blissett Online, Wellington heather.7.blissett@gmail.com Rachel Hawthorne Online, Canterbury rachel@transformingconversations.nz Daniela Gonzalez-Bea Online, Auckland nourishingartstherapy@gmail.com Julie McGregor Canterbury, Online, National julie@juliemcgregor.co.nz Linda Paealiki Online, Auckland lpaealiki03@gmail.com Robert Wilson Online, National pyoc1966@gmail.com Lulu Cooper Online, Waikato, Bay of Plenty CoopsLu712@hotmail.com Louise Taylor Online, Manawatu-Whanganui, National louise.supervision@outlook.com Olivia Hart Online, Auckland, National hart_olivia@hotmail.com Steve Toelupe Wellington conschucks@yahoo.com Moana Everton Online, Manawatu-Whanganui moana_e@hotmail.com Andy Kapeli Online, Auckland andy.supervision@gmail.com Rod Baxter Online, Wellington, National rodbaxter28@gmail.com Fiona Mackinnon Auckland mackfim@gmail.com Naveed Ahmed Online, Auckland extsupervision@gmail.com Heather Came Wellington dr.heather.came@gmail.com Kirsten Smith Online, Wellington kirstensmith40@gmail.com Sebastiano Scalia Online, Canterbury sebscalianz@icloud.com Alta Sacra Online, National, Canterbury info@neuroinclusive.co.nz Tammie Metcalfe Online, Manawatu-Whanganui, National tammie.metcalfe@gmail.com Vicky Finlayson Online vickyfsupervisor@gmail.com Shannon Clarke Online, National shannon@inspirationjunkies.co.nz Falefatu Nimarota Wellington falefatu.nimarota@ohf.org.nz Kristina Cavit Auckland, Online, Taranaki Kristinacavit@gmail.com Kirsty Robinson Online, Manawatu-Whanganui kirzt.holland@gmail.com Te Kaweora Barton Waikato, Online tekaweora@gmail.com Linda Bougen Canterbury linda@headlinesupervision.co.nz Kim Freeth Online, Marlborough kfreethfighter@gmail.com Ritchie Telfer Canterbury, Online ritchie.telfer@gmail.com Peter Shimwell Online, Auckland shimpads@gmail.com Mandy Davis Online, Bay of Plenty mandyd.supervision@gmail.com Tony Yuretich Online, Bay of Plenty tony.yuretich@icloud.com Miriam Sessa Online miriamsessa@therapy-consulting.com Amy Colonna Online, Bay of Plenty restoretauranga@outlook.co.nz Laverne Robinson Online laverne@lavernecoaching.com Janell Vaughn Online, Wellington janell.vaughn@gmail.com Saskia Walsh Online, Nelson-Tasman, National supervisionaotearoa@gmail.com Louise Sue Online, Canterbury louisesuemahi@gmail.com Anaru Kerei-Gray Online, Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Taranaki, Manawatu-Whanganui, Wellington, Canterbury, Marlborough, National, Otago, Nelson-Tasman culturaladvicemaori@gmail.com Tyson Walters Online, Auckland tyson@incouragesupervision.com Madeleine Taylor Online, Wellington Madeleine@peopleskillsconsulting.co.nz Amber Paterson amberbpaterson@gmail.com Marilyn Lockwood Auckland mpheenyx@gmail.com Allysia Kraakman Waikato, Online nzholisticperformance@gmail.com Daisy Halafihi-Ta'ufo'ou Online, Auckland, National dtsupervision@gmail.com Shane Kennard Online, Waikato shane.kennard@outlook.com 'Avalu Tupou Tausala Waikato, Online avalutausala9@gmail.com Avalu Tupou Tausala Online, Waikato avalutausala9@gmail.com Jess Ngahere Online, Waikato ariroacollective@gmail.com Anjali Naran-Butler Online, Manawatu-Whanganui anj@hwc.org.nz Tania To'oa Seiuli Online, National tarniyah001@gmail.com Lazarus Haurua-Long Online, Auckland lazarus.haurua@gmail.com Megan Fidler Otago, Online meganfidlersmith@icloud.com Dougal Mckinnon National, Online dougal.mckinnon@adlnz.org.nz Ashni Marsh National ashni.marsh@gmail.com Katherine Montgomery Online, Wellington kathymontgomery25@gmail.com Hannah Keller Online, Manawatu-Whanganui hrkeller635@gmail.com Hana Rose Online, National hanarosetherapy@gmail.com Sebastian Maedler Online, Canterbury maedlersebastian@gmail.com Mere Thompson Auckland, Hawke's Bay, Online mere@wairere.org.nz Eli Fraser Online, Taranaki, National eli.fraser@outlook.co.nz Laura Christie Online, Canterbury, National laura.cultivatepractice@gmail.com Fiona Smorag National, Auckland info@iptonline.co.nz Paul Thompson Wellington paul@kickstart.org.nz Te Rangianiwaniwa Herewini Auckland kim_mahu@hotmail.com Aioo Donna Tavita National donna.charlie18@gmail.com Kit Winter-Davis Online, Canterbury kitrina_winter@hotmail.com Feleti Hema Online, National, Canterbury feletihema@gmail.com Nicolette Norval Online, National info@narrativesoflife.co.nz Anne Honey-Monk Online, Bay of Plenty awaihihoney@yahoo.co.nz Melesina Umeano Online, Auckland meleumeano@hotmail.com Kirsten 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Tāhono Helping shape the future of youth work and young people in Aotearoa In November, Aotearoa will have its next General Election. This isn’t just a chance to decide who will govern our country, but to influence the directions they will take. Together, we’ve created two sets of policy directives to take to politicians across the political spectrum before the election. Government decisions shape funding, accountability, and the conditions within which youth work operates in. It's important that the voice of our sector is part of shaping those decisions. We’ve built from the the findings of Mahi Tūturu , and we worked with hundreds of youth workers from across the motu. Collectively, their input shaped what we are taking to MPs, the stories we tell, and the cases we're making. We gathered whakaaro on two main topics The value of youth development We focused on the value of youth development: who we are, why we're needed, and how the government can support an empowered youth development ecosystem where rangatahi thrive. Explore related work Safe practice in youth work We also focused on how the government can support a safe, skilled and sustainable workforce. What should accountability and support look like to ensure young people are safe, and youth workers are well supported? Find out more Here's how we asked you to participate Share your thoughts Share your thoughts and experiences via our online survey. It only takes a couple of minutes to complete. Take the survey We're coming to you We are connecting with as many regions as possible ā-tinana. Check out how close we are coming to you. Meet with us Regional networks We're connecting with regional networks. Ask your local network how they're planning to participate. Find your network Online webinar If you prefer to connect online, join our online webinar on Thursday 28 May, 11-12pm. Register Chat with us directly We are always happy to meet online one-to-one or with groups with those interested in knowing more. Contact us Who we connected with We wanted to hear from people right across the youth development sector. Alongside open ways to participate, we also created dedicated spaces to connect more intentionally with different parts of the sector. Connect with our Practice Lead at tyler.ngatai@arataiohi.org.nz If you are Māori We’re committed to engaging in ways that reflect our responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to ensuring Māori voices help lead and shape this work. This includes connecting ā-tinana with whānau, hapū, and iwi across the motu with support from the Workforce Futures Fund, and working closely with Ngā Kaihoe and the Māori youth development workforce. We’ll also be providing a space for Māori voices to come together and share whakaaro through an online forum for Ngā Kaihoe members. If you have experience with the Care System It’s important that this work reflects the experiences of those connected to the care system. We’ve already engaged through the VOYCE Whakarongo Mai conference, connecting with Kaiwhakamana and care-experienced young people, and we’ll continue to build on these relationships. We’re also working with Oranga Tamariki to connect with youth workers across their network. Alongside this, we’re keen to connect with organisations and youth workers in the community who are supporting young people in care. If you want to know more, please connect with Jane at executive.officer@arataiohi.org.nz We are connecting with as many regions as possible ā-tinana Come find us on the road! If you're wanting more information on exact times and locations, please reach out to Tyler Ngātai at tyler.ngatai@arataiohi.org.nz Te Tai Tokerau Whangarei - Monday 4th May Kaikohe - Tuesday 5th May Kaitaia - Wednesday 6th May Whakatū Whakatū Marae - Monday 11th May Nelson Tasman Youth Workers Network - Tuesday 12th May Tauranga Bay of Plenty Youth Development Trust - Friday 15th May Rotorua Rotorua - Monday 25th May Taranaki New Plymouth - Thursday 18th June Hāwera - Friday 19th June Stay tuned We'll update this webpage as more events get confirmed.

< Back Olivia Hart With over a decade of experience across Mental Health, Addiction, Crisis and Counselling spaces, I’ve worked as a practitioner, leader and advisor alongside both rangatahi and adults in community, justice and residential settings. I began my career as a Support Worker and have worked my way through to Clinical Manager and Supervisor roles, giving me a grounded, real world understanding of the challenges practitioners face at every stage of their careers. Alongside my private practice, I currently work within a high-performance sporting environment focused on reshaping the national conversation and reducing stigma around mental health. My Approach As a Clinical Supervisor, I’m committed to creating a space where practitioners feel supported to reflect, grow and strengthen their practice for their own development and for the betterment of the Whai ora we walk alongside. My approach is practical, down to earth and relational, with a focus on honest conversations and a good amount of humour along the way. I’m passionate about supporting a workforce that feels confident, capable and genuinely supported in the work they do. Qualifications Bachelor of Addiction Studies & Counselling – Weltec (graduated 2015) Certificate of Addiction & Mental Health Supervision – Abacus (2021) Profesional Association DAPAANZ Connect with the Supervisor Directly hart_olivia@hotmail.com Previous Next

< Back Alan Tāne Solomon Kia ora, I’m driven by people, progress, and the energy that comes from building something meaningful. Over more than 20 years, I’ve worked across sales, coaching, facilitation, relationship development, youthwork and leadership in environments where adaptability, confidence, and connection matter. My experience spans property, fintech, hospitality, health and wellness, business development consultancy, youth and education, including community-based work, all of which have shaped a practical, people-first approach to how I operate. My foundation was built as a Physical Training Instructor in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, where high personal standards, discipline, and accountability were non-negotiable. That environment developed my confidence under pressure and my ability to lead, motivate, and bring structure to fast-moving situations. Since then, my path through journalism, media, and higher education has strengthened my communication skills, curiosity, and ability to tell clear, compelling stories that resonate with different audiences. I’m naturally sociable and thrive where relationships are central. As a facilitator, tutor, and coach across health, business, and life contexts, I’ve led workshops, events, and programs that require reading the room, adjusting on the fly, and keeping people engaged. I enjoy creating momentum, finding practical solutions, and bringing ideas to life, whether that’s through sales conversations, events, or collaborative projects. I also bring experience in governance and community leadership, having helped establish and guide charitable trusts, mentored community members, and served as a Justice of the Peace. This has reinforced the importance of integrity, cultural awareness, and doing things properly while still staying flexible and forward-thinking. I value people, their story, ideas, creativity, and genuine connection. I’m motivated by opportunities where innovation, collaboration, and energy combine to create impact, and I bring a confident, adaptable mindset to whatever I take on. If there’s room to build, connect, and move things forward, that’s where I’m at my best. My Approach As a supervisor, I take a structured, practical, and people focused approach. I create a safe and supportive environment where individuals can reflect, develop insight, and take clear action. My focus is on building accountability, strengthening decision making, and supporting professional growth through honest, constructive conversations. Drawing on my background in coaching and leadership, I help individuals identify challenges, unpack real issues, and develop practical strategies that improve both personal effectiveness and workplace performance. Qualifications - Australia New Zealand Coaching Alliance - Professional Coaching Certification (2020) - Australia New Zealand Coaching Alliance - Associate Coaching Certification (2019) - NZ ITO Skills Assessor – Unit Standard 4908 (2017) - CareerForce Youth Certificates Level 3 & 4 (2015-2016) - Waiariki Institute of Technology – 3 x Diplomas in Communications, Bi-Cultural Journalism & National Journalism (2012–2013) - Royal NZ Air Force/Massey University – BA Sport & Exercise Science (2005–2006, extramural) - NZ ITO SFRITO - Group Fitness Instruction (2005) - Royal NZ Air Force - PTI Qualification & Leadership Training (2004–2007) Profesional Association Korowai Tupu Australia New Zealand Coaching Alliance Connect with the Supervisor Directly alan@atscoach.com Previous Next

< Back Kirsten Job External supervision that is practical, culturally responsive, and focused on real-world practice. With 15+ years’ experience, I provide a reflective space to unpack challenges, build confidence, and stay effective in demanding roles. Flexible online sessions. Limited availability My Approach Helping practitioners in complex, people-focused work think clearly, act ethically, and sustain themselves—through reflective space, practical insight, and constructive challenge Qualifications BSsc Social Work, Grad Dip Psych, Post Grad Cert Pro Prac, Post Grad Cert Voc Rehab Profesional Association Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers Social Work Registration Board Other: Career Development Association New Zealand Connect with the Supervisor Directly kirstenjob@outlook.co.nz Previous Next

Our acknowledgement of the Mauri, other guiding principles and inspirations that drive our work. Mauri (o te taiohi) We acknowledge the mauri, the inherent life spark and potential of young people, by supporting the development of their identity. Mauri is the life spark inherent in all young people.  It includes their values, beliefs, skills, and talents.  Fuelling that life spark means young people are seen, recognised and valued for who they are.  Young people are supported to follow their interests and passions and to actively construct their own identity.  Linked to their whakapapa, when their mauri is secure/solid, young people stand in their own truth. Mauri mahi, mauri ora - A working soul is a healthy soul Mana Taiohi with JJ and Arohauni Mauri Identity Life Spark In this expert from Kaiparahuarahi (Vol.1, No.2), Dr Sue Bagshaw, explores the concept of Mauri. Sue is a youth worker with a medical degree who was awarded a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her amazing work. Read Kaiparahuarahi Kōrero Cafe: Mana, Mauri & Matekino Mauri and the Code of Ethics Hononga Matua | Primary Relationship Whanonga Matatika | Behaviour Covered by the Code Iho Pūmanawa | Strengths-Based Ngākau Pono | Integrity Whakaaetanga Matatika | Informed Consent Explore Mana Taiohi Click on the images below to explore each principle and see relevant resources.