< Back Dr. Helen Tau'au-Filisi 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... My Approach My approach to Supervision is through Kaitiakitanga (guardianship) e.g. bicultural professional conversations or talanoa (cultural discussions). I can support those who would like bicultural, cultural and holistic supervision that is practice-led and am flexible to suit needs and preferences. Qualifications PhD (Indigenous Postgraduate studies); Dip. of Life Coaching; M.A. (Master of Arts), M.C.W. (Master of Creative Writing); Dip. of Tertiary Tchg Profesional Association The Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand Connect with the Supervisor Directly helenftauau@gmail.com Previous Next

< Back Laura Christie Kia ora e te whānau! Ko Laura toku ingoa. I'm a Registered Social Worker and Professional Supervisor with experience across a range of settings including youth AOD, child protection, housing, youth development and community-based practice. I am passionate about supporting practitioners to reflect, explore complexity and feel confident and supported within their mahi. I am currently a Practice Lead at an NGO and also work in private practice providing supervision to practitioners of different backgrounds. I have been working as a social worker for the past 9 years, with almost ten years of youth work experience prior to that. My Approach I provide reflective, strengths-based supervision, supporting a collaborative space where practitioners can explore challenges, celebrate successes, strengthen their practice, maintain their wellbeing and grow in confidence in their mahi. Qualifications Masters of Applied Social Work (Massey University) Clinical Supervision Skills for Health and Social Service Professionals (New Zealand Coaching and Mentoring Centre) Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Supervision (Massey University - set to complete 2027) Profesional Association Social Work Registration Board Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers Connect with the Supervisor Directly laura.cultivatepractice@gmail.com Previous Next

< Back Helen Willetts 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. My Approach I am happy to adapt my approach depending on what you are looking for whether you have never had supervision or if you have had years of it. I can blend a few approaches together if needed. Reflective + Clinical for trauma-informed youth work - Coaching + Professional for developing new social workers - I have experience working with supervisees applying for registration with SWRB. Cultural + Reflective for bicultural practice in NZ - From a pakeha perspective of working with whānau for over 20years in Auckland (East, West, South and Central), Hamilton, Taupō and Tūrangi. Supportive + Clinical for high-risk case environments -Have worked within the Courts - Family and Youth Courts and have knowledge of legislation. Experience with mild to medium mental health. Qualifications Degree in Applied Social Services - WINTEC - 2006 Professional Mentoring and Supervision Skills - Unitec - 2012 Level 1- 4 Te Reo Māori - Te Wananga o Aotearoa 2020 - 2021 Certificate in Raranga Level 4 -Te Wananga o Aotearoa - 2022 Diploma in Toi Paematua - Raranga - Te Wananga o Aotearoa - 2023 Certificate in Level 3 - Tikanga - Te Wananga o Aotearoa - 2024 Certificate in Toi Maruata - Te Wananga o Aotearoa -2024 Certificate in Rongoā - Te Wananga o Aotearoa - 2025 Profesional Association Social Work Registration Board Connect with the Supervisor Directly willetts53@gmail.com Previous Next

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

< Back Janell Vaughn 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. My Approach I’m an adolescent mental health practitioner who has practical experience in many different areas of youth development. As a supervisor I bring a range of specialities into my practice including mental health, alcohol and other drug addiction, youth justice, statutory youth work, working alongside indigenous populations, and various faith based sector experiences. I have also been a youth development tutor so bring a knowledge of the NZ sector of youth work into my practice. My supervision is first and foremost about you and what you need to serve our young people. Qualifications Master of Social Work, Bachelor in Drama and Communication Profesional Association Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers Social Work Registration Board Connect with the Supervisor Directly janell.vaughn@gmail.com Previous Next

< Back Youth Week Wellness Yoga Drop In Health & Sport The Kindness Institute Charitable Trust. Target Age: 12-18 Address: 100 Coronation Road, Māngere, Auckland 2022, New Zealand When: 20 May 2026 5:00 am adam@thekindnessinstitute.com Join us for a free Youth Week wellness yoga drop in at New Lynn Community Centre. This event will offer a welcoming space for young people to slow down, move their bodies, and support their wellbeing through guided yoga sessions led by two instructors. Healthy kai will be provided, and the event will be promoted through local schools and the community centre to encourage rangatahi to connect, recharge, and take part in Youth Week. Previous Next

< Back Shane Kennard 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. My Approach Clinical supervision for supporting growth and professional development. Qualifications Bachelor of Social Work Postgraduate Diploma of Supervision Profesional Association Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers Social Work Registration Board Connect with the Supervisor Directly shane.kennard@outlook.com Previous Next

< Back Moana Everton I am a registered social worker, leader, supervisor, māmā and wahine Māori based in Papaioea. My Approach I have been providing supervision for the past 9 years and I am passionate about providing social workers a safe and reflective space where they feel supported to flourish-Poipoia te kākano, kia puāwai. Grounded in te Ao Māori values with 14 years experience with tamariki, rangatahi and whānau. Experienced in the fields of leadership, programme development and facilitation, community development, specialist family violence services and family therapy. Qualifications Massey University-BSW (Hons) Profesional Association Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers Social Work Registration Board Connect with the Supervisor Directly moana_e@hotmail.com Previous Next

< Back Rod Baxter Code of Ethics/ Mana Taiohi My early years in youth work (late 90s) were shaped by experienced ABL facilitators; I’m indebted to them for a foundation in experiential education, and a bunch of wacky energisers. I also studied theatre of social change with a focus on improvisation, spontaneity, collaboration and play. My training approach mirrors quality youth / group work: I keep things grounded, meaningful, participatory, inclusive, and purposeful. We’ll get connected, form relationships, identify our collective goals, achieve our purpose, and exceed expectations. Time flies and we’ll want to keep learning. Hopefully there’s lots of laughter. As Tangata Tiriti, I’m committed to exploring bicultural approaches to learning and growing that have reciprocal and collective benefits. Kei te ako ahau i te reo Māori, ā, ka kōrero au i ngā wānanga. Get ready for: reflective feeling cards, felt pens, post-it notes, whiteboard diagrams, PowerPoints that won’t make you snooze, moving around often, small group activities, throwing around soft toys, Lego, hula hoops, rubber chickens, Mr Potato Head, buckets, ping pong balls, pool noodles, and other random junk that I’m recycling. I really want to find a eco-friendly alternative to balloons. rod.baxter@kingstrust.org.nz

< Back Sarah McDonald Kia ora. I am based in Te Tairawhiti. I have over 25 years of experience working as a Professional Supervisor and have worked with tamariki, youth, adults and whanau. I am passionate about a holistic trauma informed approach to supporting others. My Approach Supportive and holistic. Qualifications BA Psychology Masters in Social Work Applied (honours) Dip in Professional Coaching Profesional Association Social Work Registration Board Connect with the Supervisor Directly segulahcoaching@outlook.co.nz Previous Next

< Back Wānanga Whakarongo By Puāwai Health & Sport, Cultural, Other Puāwai | Hauora Aotearoa Target Age: 12-24 Address: Level 2/57 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand When: 23 May 2026 4:00 am https://app.tickettailor.com/dashboard Puaawai@hauoraaotearoa.com Puāwai project is celebrating Youth Week in 2026 by holding Wānanga Whakarongo, an event for rangatahi with no specific outcome. The event’s aim is to provide a space where rangatahi can learn from each other, discuss, reflect and digest their thoughts, experiences and perspectives on Mental Health and Hauora. The event is self guided, with those attending able to engage as they wish. The only take away being whatever they choose to take with them. We wanted to run this event and use this space to take some pressure off, noticing a lot of rangatahi events and discussions are often for an outcome - tickbox, policy or otherwise. This space is just for rangatahi to exist in. Previous Next

< Back Avalu Tupou Tausala 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. My Approach My approach is collaborative and holistic, focusing on three key areas of development: Reflective Practice: Facilitating deep inquiry into "the self" to prevent burnout and foster long-term professional resilience. Cultural Safety: Shifting the focus from simply understanding a culture to ensuring the practice is defined as safe by those receiving the care. Sustainable Growth: Developing practical strategies for boundary-setting and self-care to ensure a sustainable and impactful career. "Supervision is the sacred space where we reconnect with our purpose, ensuring that our practice remains transformative for both the practitioner and the community." Qualifications I have graduated with BBSW (Bachelor in Bi-Cultural Social Worker Level 7) and currently registered with SWRB since 2019. I also graduated with Kaitiakitanga (Postgraduate Diploma In Bicultural Professional Supervision Level 8). Profesional Association Social Work Registration Board Connect with the Supervisor Directly avalutausala9@gmail.com Previous Next