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Tyler Ngatai Practice Lead He/ Him Ngāti Porou, Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Ruanui I advocate for rangatahi and those who work alongside young people. I am a dedicated youth worker grounded in Te Ao Māori values. With whakapapa connections to Ngāti Porou, Ngāi Tahu, and Ngāti Ruanui, I bring an intersectional lens to my work, recognising the strength and complexity of identity in the lives of young people today. With a background in counselling and over 15 years of experience working with rangatahi, I’ve supported young people to navigate challenges, explore their identities, and stand confidently in who they are. My work spans individual support, whānau-based approaches, and community development. Based in Ōtautahi Christchurch, I work at both community and systems levels to scaffold youth voice and create spaces where rangatahi and those who support them can be their most authentic selves and truly heard. Get in touch to discuss If you’d like to connect or kōrero further about my mahi, I’m always open to sharing ideas and working together to strengthen how we support rangatahi, whether that’s at the grassroots or in leadership spaces. Contact tyler.ngatai@arataiohi.org.nz

Qualifications Check out these youth work and youth development courses and institutions in Aotearoa. Praxis, WelTec and University of Canterbury are Korowai Tupu endorsed providers. Graduates with any of the following diplomas or degrees from these institutions automatically meet the Korowai Tupu Core Competency entry requirements. Providers To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

Korowai Tupu Application If you believe your work with young people and your ability to advocate for them would be enhanced by having your professional identity recognised, then applying for Korowai Tupu membership is for you. Korowai Tupu - Registration of Interest This form is for anyone interested in finding our more information about becoming a Korowai Tupu member. Once completed one of our team will contact you. First name* Last name* Email* Phone* Organisation Have you completed (or are you in the process of completing) any of the following qualifications? Diploma of Youth Work (Te Pukenga/ WelTec) Bachelor of Youth Development (Te Pukenga/ WelTec) Bachelor in Youth and Community Leadership (University of Canterbury) Although anyone can apply to Korowai Tupu, there is a tailored application process for students and graduates from these courses. Have you any particular questions about becoming a Korowai Tupu member? Submit

Search the member register of Korowai Tupu, the professional association of Youth Work in Aotearoa 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 membership. Search Database Siaosi Ulugia Auckland Juliet Leeming Wellington Mat Badger Wellington Paul Thompson Wellington Joanna Scott Waikato Cheryl Campbell Otago Nikki Hurst Wellington Henio Koloi Wellington Laura Hatwell Wellington Georgia Faofua Auckland Vincent Nathan Northland Philomena Sinisa Auckland Maleina Gray Canterbury Chillion Sanerivi Auckland Richard Chambers Canterbury Miranda Palmer Auckland Lauren Thorley Wellington Maxine Sweeney Marlborough Rhiannon Gibbs Auckland Jacob Gerken Southland Jo Sherwood Canterbury Lorna Gray Wellington Sharon Davis Northland Briarley Birch Northland Eleanor Pōtaka Auckland Sarah Finlay-Robinson Auckland Steph Brook Auckland Hariata Makiha Auckland Amber Hearn Auckland Eddy Davis-Rae Wellington Tania Liuagamatagi Auckland Jeanne O'Brien Manawatu-Whanganui Samuel Hansen Bay of Plenty Lisa Hann Wellington Tess Parker Auckland Rob Luisi Auckland William Mark-Brown Auckland Davy Walters Wellington Jennifer Huddlestone Otago Imogen Stone Auckland Abigail Clark Wellington Keith Robertson Waikato Emma Drake Auckland Shannon Clarke Waikato Victoria Carson Auckland Jelena Ahokava Auckland Kerryn Carson Auckland Brian Johnson Canterbury Sammi Petersen Auckland Abraham Kunin Auckland Joanne Nowak Wellington Shane Ah-You Auckland Matthew Rongo Auckland Emily Skogstad Wellington Shannan Wong Wellington Kelli Bennett Auckland Annie Phillipson Overseas Dylan Perfect-Tait Waikato Amanda Murray Canterbury Matt Renata Wellington Stephen Palmer Wellington Vicki Hawkins Auckland Matt Grey Auckland Del Crummer Auckland Debbie Houston-Tupou Wellington Tayla Taylor Canterbury Helen Perkins Auckland Diane Jerry Southland Lloyd Martin Hawke's Bay Kahu Ritchie Wellington Josephine Maireroa Auckland Brittany Webber Auckland Jeyantha Jeyseelan Auckland Saskia Walsh Nelson-Tasman Emelita Luisi Auckland Sam Te Kira Wellington Cherrill Rave Auckland Lee Huggins Wellington Grace Gillard Wellington Isabel Lemanutau Wellington Richard Bell Wellington Raelene Hoogeveen Waikato Alana Goldsack Otago Akenehe Pereira Wellington Rod Baxter Wellington Adam John Brown-Rigg Auckland Joanah Phillips Taranaki Mandy Hay Wellington Beth Gibbes Auckland Soni Kula Marlborough Reagan Kupa Waikato Stewart Irwin Wellington Karen Howieson Nelson-Tasman Jo Lane Marlborough Lisa Gatward Auckland Chloe Bisley-Wright Wellington Morgan Goodwin Auckland Emma Peek Canterbury Rosie Whaitiri Manawatu-Whanganui Charmaine Tuhaka Hawke's Bay Fiona Beals Wellington Chris Martin Canterbury Maureen Samuel Wellington Heather Blissett Wellington Briana Fleming Wellington Lauren O’Sullivan Taranaki Trystan Swain Canterbury Trey Subritzky Northland Wendy Savieti N/A Henry Pouniu Auckland Chris Efford West Coast Jessica Hedge Wellington Wesley Finau Wellington Katilin Kirk Wellington

Te Ao Taiohi With young people we explore Te Ao, understanding their holistic world and the dynamics that impact this. Te Ao Taiohi is impacted by big picture influences such as social and economic contexts and dominant cultural values. It includes Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the effects of colonisation in Aotearoa, local, national and international legislation and policy that impacts young people.  Awareness of Te Ao Taiohi ensures actions are not judged purely on the surface, but with an understanding of systemic influences that affect young people.  Young people are supported to engage with the dynamics in their changing world. Mana Taiohi with JJ and Arohauni To Ao: Afghanistan to Aotearoa: A Journey from Guild to Gratitude In this expert from Kaiparahuarahi (Vol.1, No.2), Bilal Nasier explores the concept of Te Ao. Read Kaiparahuarahi Kōrero Cafe: Bilal & Te Ao Te Ao and the Code of Ethics 10. Ngā Tikanga | Rights and Responsiblities 11. Ā-Ipurangi | Youth Work Online 12. Mana Taurite | Equity 13. Mata Huhua | Diversity Explore Mana Taiohi Click on the images below to explore each principle and see relevant resources.

Use this page to join our growing community via a Personal Membership. Personal Membership Joining Ara Taiohi as a Personal Member connects you with a national network of youth workers and provides access to professional development, resources, and collective advocacy. Join Ara Taiohi as a Personal Member Thank you for your application to join Ara Taiohi! We're really excited to have you join our ever expanding community that welcomes and supports everyone with a passion for Youth Work and youth development. What type of membership are you applying for? Personal - waged Personal - unwaged First name Last name Email Phone Cell Phone Address Multi-line address Country/Region Address City Zip / Postal code What region does most of your mahi take place in? Northland Auckland Waikato Bay of Plenty Gisborne Hawke's Bay Taranaki Manawatu- Whanganui Wellington Nelson-Tasman Marlborough West Coast Canterbury Otago Southland National Current employer or education institution Job Title Enter your job title if waged What is your employment status* Full time employed (30+ hours) Part-time employed Student Volunteer Do you wish to opt out of fees for this financial year? I wish to pay fees for this financial year. Please send me an invoice I wish to opt out of fees for this financial year Please indicate if you wish to opt out of fees this year. The financial year ends 30 June. Membership fees help Ara Taiohi to remain financially viable and offer our services to the youth development sector, so we encourage members to pay where they can. Submit

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< Back Sarah Finlay-Robinson Mana Taiohi Facilitator Kia ora! I have over 20 years of experience in youth development in community, not-for-profit, health promotion, and local government contexts. I have spent five years teaching youth development in tertiary education. I am a creative and interactive trainer whose unique skill set translates theory and evidence to strengthen youth development practice and increase impact in your context. I am passionate about helping people working with young people to thrive in their mahi . incommonprojects@gmail.com

< Back Lloyd (Doc) Martin Code of Ethics Facilitator Now based in the Hawkes Bay, I provide supervision and facilitate workshops around the motu in ethics and youth development for youth workers, community educators, and anyone whose mahi impacts young people. My special interest is the intersection between youth development and education, how these are affected by trauma, and what it takes to re-engage youth. I have recently completed a doctorate which involved listening to young people’s experiences of AE and of the people who work with them in those settings. I use practical and interactive approaches in my teaching, and am comfortable working within te ao Māori contexts. More info at my website: https://www.newseason.nz Lloyd@newseason.nz