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Our Membership Members are a core component of our peak body mahi, and help to shape the work Ara Taiohi does for the wider youth development community. As a Member, you will connect with hundreds of other members who share your heart for young people; together, we can continue to grow our influence for the benefit of all taiohi. Meet our Current Members Membership Structure Personal Members Ara Taiohi Personal membership is open to anyone who works with young people in a way that supports their positive youth development, or who works in the ecosystem of youth development that makes positive change for rangatahi. What are the benefits of membership? -Discounts on Ara Taiohi resources -Discounts on hui, events and conferences (such as INVOLVE) -Access to our regular e-newsletters and other communications -Voting and speaking rights at the Ara Taiohi AGM and Special General Meetings, and the option to be nominated to the Ara Taiohi Board. -Preferential application to our annual Youth Week grants scheme -Early access to Ara Taiohi trainings -The opportunity to inform and influence how we advocate for issues affecting rangatahi, the youth development sector and its workforce But more importantly, you would be joining our collective commitment to the investment into the taiohi of Aotearoa, and into the growth of this community. The greatest benefit you can get from joining Ara Taiohi is what you put in… so become a members and let us know how you’d like to get involved. What are the expectations of Members? Upon joining, Personal Members are asked to sign their commitment to upholding Mana Taiohi – the principles of youth development, and the Code of Ethics for Youth Work. Members of the public can raise complaints about Ara Taiohi Members; if a Member were found to be in breach of Mana Taiohi or the Code of Ethics, then their membership could be revoked. Members are expected to pay an annual membership fee, which aligns with our financial year beginning 1 July. In years where Ara Taiohi can offer the option to opt out of fees, it is expected that members communicate in writing that they wish to take up this option. What is the cost? There is no application fee, but Members are charged an annual fee. This is dependent on your employment status. Waged (i.e. in paid employment): $80 +GST Unwaged (i.e. volunteers and students): $40 +GST Note: Annual renewal date is 1 July for membership fees. Members who join during the year pay a percentage according to a pro-rated payment system until they are aligned with the renewal date. In some years, Ara Taiohi may be able to offer the option to opt out of fees. Where this is offered, Personal Members need to indicate they are taking up this offer. Group Members Any organisation with an interest in the work of Ara Taiohi can become a Group Member. We especially encourage youth organisations or teams with a youth focus in their work to join. What are the benefits of membership? As a Group Member, any of your staff and volunteers are able to access the direct benefits included in membership: -Discounts on Ara Taiohi resources -Discounts on hui, events and conferences (such as INVOLVE) -Access to our regular e-newsletters and other communications -Voting and speaking rights at the Ara Taiohi AGM and Special General Meetings, and the option to be nominated to the Ara Taiohi Board. -Preferential application to our annual Youth Week grants scheme -Early access to Ara Taiohi trainings -The opportunity to inform and influence how we advocate for issues affecting rangatahi, the youth development sector and its workforce But more importantly, you would be joining our collective commitment to the investment into the taiohi of Aotearoa, and into the growth of this community. The greatest benefit you can get from joining Ara Taiohi is what you put in… so become a members and let us know how you’d like to get involved. What are the expectations of Members? Upon joining, Group Members are asked to sign their commitment to upholding Mana Taiohi – the principles of youth development, and the Code of Ethics for Youth Work. Members of the public can raise complaints about Ara Taiohi Members; if a Member were found to be in breach of Mana Taiohi or the Code of Ethics, then their membership could be revoked. Group Members are expected to pay an annual membership fee, which aligns with our financial year beginning 1 July. In years where Ara Taiohi can offer the option to opt out of fees, it is expected that members communicate in writing that they wish to take up this option. A Primary Contact is required as the main point of contact for your Group Membership. This person will receive our emails about your membership, keep your organisation details updated and be able to vote on behalf of your organisation at our AGM. If the person designated as your Primary Contact were to leave the organisation, you would be required to provide a new Primary Contact. What is the cost? There is no application fee, but Members are charged an annual fee. This is dependent on the number of people in your organisation working with rangatahi: -Tiny: (1-2 FTE working directly with young people) $100 +GST -Small: (3-7 FTE working directly with young people) $165 +GST -Medium: (8-17 FTE working directly with young people) $385 +GST -Large: (18+ FTE working directly with young people) $550 +GST Note: Annual renewal date is 1 July for membership fees. Members who join during the year pay a percentage according to a pro-rated payment system until they are aligned with the renewal date. How can I connect if I don't want to be a Member? If you aren’t ready or aren’t interested in joining Ara Taiohi as a Member, then we’d still love to connect with you! The best way to do this is to join our mailing list so you can keep updated with our news. Join Mailing List Personal Members 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. Apply Group Members Becoming a Group Member of Ara Taiohi strengthens your organisation’s connection to the youth development sector and offers tailored support, sector updates, and opportunities to influence positive change together. Apply Korowai Tupu Korowai Tupu is the Professional Association for Youth Work in Aotearoa. It is dedicated to supporting you in your professional identity whilst setting standards of best practice and accountability. Korowai Tupu also advocates for the profession of Youth Work and its workforce. Apply

Moana Matautia-Tepania she/her I want our taitamariki in our respective communities to feel supported, valued, and surrounded by opportunities that help them grow. Our youth workers should have the resources to do their mahi well, with a strong focus on culture, whānau, and community. Ara Taiohi plays a big part in making sure youth work is recognised, funded, and backed with the right tools. I hope to see more collaboration, learning opportunities, and appreciation for this important mahi. Most of all, I want our taitamariki to know their future is full of possibilities and that we believe in them

Ngā Kaihoe Ngā Kaihoe was specifically designed to ensure that Te Tiriti o Waitangi was integral to the running of the Peak Body of Youth Development in Aotearoa. It is important that Māori kaimahi see themselves reflected at every level of the organisation and sector. “Ngā Kaihoe doesn’t exist all by itself, it’s part of a much bigger vision for how we would commit to te Tiriti inside this organisation.” Prof. Elizabeth Kerekere Ngā Kaihoe Membership Join Ngā Kaihoe and unlock opportunities to connect, grow, and lead alongside other kaimahi Māori driving change for rangatahi, as well as: WHANAUNGATANGA Connecting with others MAHITAHI Collaboration HAPAHAPAI Advocacy TUAKIRI Identity If you whakapapa Māori and would like to become a member of Ngā Kaihoe, please click here, respond to the questions and submit your registration. Join Ngā Kaihoe Each quarter, Ngā Kaihoe shares a pānui that celebrates and reflects on our mahi. This information is shared to keep our whanau informed, inspired, and connected to the kaupapa. These pānui highlight the collective progress of Māori kaimahi and the Ngā Kaihoe network, aligning our stories with the wider movement of te iwi Māori and the rhythms that impact our reality. If you have something to contribute, get in touch with us at admin@arataiohi.org.nz

Apply to Become a Supervisor Supervision is an important part of our professional practice. If you’re committed to supporting anyone working with young people in their work, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more about what’s involved and apply to be listed in our directory. Supervisor profiles are currently being updated and will be refreshed with new information in the new year. First name Last name Address Where you will be offering services? Nationwide Online Northland Auckland Waikato Bay of Plenty Gisborne Hawke's Bay Taranaki Manawatu-Whanganu Wellington Nelson-Tasman Marlborough West Coast Canterbury Otago Southland Will you provide services? Online Face to Face Over the phone Email (this will be made public) What contexts do you have knowledge and experience in? Adventure Based Learning Alternative Education Arts Camps Business Central Government Community Centre Community Development (Dis)ablity Drop-in Centre Employment Code of Ethics for Youth Work Ethnic Events Faith-Based Health Health Promotion Industry Iwi Leadership Development Local Government Mental Health Mentoring NEET Outdoor Education Pasifika Rainbow Refugee/ Migrant Residential Rites of Passage Rural School Social Enterprise Social Service Sports and Recreation Statutory Taura Here Group Uniformed Whānau Services Young Parents Youth Development Youth Health Youth One Stop Shop Please select the areas that closely relate to your professional knowledge and experience. This is an useful to use the lens of supervising youth development practitioners when selecting Qualifications Please note we post up to 3 of your most relevant qualifications to supervising Youth Workers/youth development practitioners. Please enter the qualification and the institution where you studied What professional affiliations do you have? Korowai Tupu Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers DAPAANZ NZ Nurses Organisation NZ Association of Counsellors NZ Christian Counselling Assocation Nursing Council New Zealand Social Work Registration Board The Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand Other What year did you start supervising? All of the information I have provided is true and correct Submit

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. Find a supervisor to work with Join our supervisor database Meet some of our 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

Mana Taiohi Resources The following resources are a great starting point for learning more about Mana Taiohi. If you would like to kōrero about how Mana Taiohi can work in your workplace, please get in touch with our team. Mana Taiohi Training Check out our Trainings page to find out about our upcoming Mana Taoihi trainings in your rohe. Mana Taiohi in Kaiparahuarahi Check out our indepth discussion of Mana Taiohi in the second edition of Kaiparahuarahi, published in 2019. Kaiparahuarahi: Exploring Mana Taiohi Kaiparahuarahi: Whai Wāhitanga

MOSAIC Our MOSAIC resources support youth workers to hold safe, meaningful kōrero with rangatahi about racism, discrimination, and values, and to navigate situations where young people express and/or are impacted by discriminatory views. It is a powerful, community-led response that empowers youth workers and young people to foster empathy, understanding, and peaceful dialogue. Our mission is to create a more inclusive society where all rangatahi feel a sense of belonging and are equipped to navigate conversations around prejudice and racism with courage and compassion. Our Key Resources We have developed a suite of practical, youth-friendly resources to support youth workers in their critical mahi. These tools provide a structured and safe way to open up difficult conversations and build stronger, more resilient communities. MOSAIC Conversation Cards These cards kickstart conversations about prejudice, racism, and identity. Each card provides a thought-provoking question or prompt that encourages young people to share their stories, listen to others, and find common ground. They are a tangible resource for creating powerful, hopeful discussions. Order MOSAIC Cards Online Resources & Pathways The Mosaic website and online resources provide a central hub for deeper learning. It guides teachers, youth workers and young people toward resources, training pathways, and a supportive network. The site acts as a gateway to our tools and connects people to the broader movement of building a more peaceful and inclusive Aotearoa. Visit MOSAIC Website Practice Note: Responding to the Radicalisation of Young People This practice note provides youth workers with clear, actionable guidance on identifying and responding to the signs of radicalisation. It offers a framework grounded in positive youth development principles, equipping them to intervene early, provide support, and steer young people away from harmful ideologies. This document ensures that those on the front lines have the knowledge and confidence to protect vulnerable youth. Online Practice Note Purchase Practice Note Mosaic is a collaborative effort led by Ara Taiohi and The King's Trust New Zealand and supported by Nas, Aotearoa. We are proud to work alongside a broad network of supporters and partners who share our vision, including, and not limited to: Nas, Clare Foundation DIA PCVE Fund UNESCO Scouts NZ Rainbow Youth NZ Red Cross Shakti Baha'i, Muslim and Christian faith communities

Our Commitment to te Tiriti o Waitangi Our commitment At Ara Taiohi, we are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi as the foundation of our work with and for taiohi across Aotearoa. Guided by tikanga and matauranga Māori, Te Tiriti is woven through every aspect of our governance, management, and practice. We honour Te Tiriti by drawing on Māori conceptual principles that shape and enrich the culture of our organisation, ensuring that Ara Taiohi continues to reflect the partnerships within the people we represent in Aotearoa. Our Te Tiriti Partnership Policy

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Core Competencies In 2023, Korowai Tupu updated to ten Core Competencies for Youth Work to reflect Mana Taiohi. Developed through sector-wide agreement, this first iteration was grounded in the principles of Aotearoa's Youth Development Strategy. These competencies have since informed qualifications development and continue to shape positive youth development in Aotearoa, with a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Based on sector feedback, we require members of Korowai Tupu to demonstrate core competencies. We assess their youth development experience, qualifications, and practice. Our assessors review all ten competencies, gathering evidence of the applicant’s understanding and skills. The Core Competencies of Youth Work 1 / Demonstrates An Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi Including bicultural partnerships and the values and aspirations of iwi Māori and non-Māori 2 / Whakamana Taiohi Works in a strengths-based approach to whakamana taiohi –demonstrates their understanding of working from a strengths-based approach; to build on strength, respond to need and foster growth 3 / Acknowledging Mauri Demonstrates understanding of the context of young people in Aotearoa 4 / Whakapapa: Ko Wai Au, Ko Wai Koe, Ko Wai Tātou Demonstrates the importance of supporting the development of identity in young people 5 / Te Ao: The World We Are In Demonstrates understanding of the context of youth work – the history, role, and practice of youth work 6 / Explores Hononga Identifying and strengthening connectedness – to build, strengthen or restore a young person’s connectedness to their key social environments 7 / Prioritise Whanaungatanga Demonstrates their understanding of building quality relationships, creating a supportive environment, connecting and working inclusively with young people from diverse backgrounds and cultures 8 / Upholds and Extends Manaakitanga Caring for young people, ensuring their holistic safety and demonstrating their understanding of ensuring the safety and well-being of young people 9 / Practices Whai Wāhitanga Creating space for youth participation – demonstrates their understanding of facilitating youth participation to actively engage and involve and empower young people 10 / Informed By Rich And Diverse Mātauranga Youth workers are reflective practitioners – demonstrate an understanding of being a reflective youth work practitioner, using supervision and other tools to ensure their practice is healthy and developing. Korowai Tupu Membership In the Korowai Tupu application, you’ll need to provide examples of your work with young people, colleagues, and your employer, as well as your knowledge of youth development, ethics, and professional growth, to show an understanding around Youth Work knowledge and practice. Become a professional member and take your professional practice to the next level. Start Membership Application Transforming Practice After attaining membership, Korowai Tupu members are expected to engage in transforming practice activities regularly to keep our core competencies alive. Transforming practice includes ongoing professional development, training, conferences, workshops that you attend or facilitate, supervision, reading, intentional networking, reflection on actual experiences with young people, and other innovative activities. Measuring and recording this each year is not about compliance; rather, transforming practice gives us an opportunity to pause and reflect on our learning from the previous year, it reminds us how we’re continually evolving, ensuring our profession remains dynamic and responsive to young people. All current Korowai Tupu members will receive a form to fill out each year that reflects on their transforming practice activities. We encourage you to keep track of these items throughout the year so we can collate a full picture of your investment in your practice. As a sector, we’re deeply invested in education and training and bringing people together to share learnings and growth. Got questions? Get in touch so we can start working together. First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting!

Mātauranga With young people, we are empowered by rich and diverse mātauranga that encompasses good knowledge, wisdom and understanding. Mātauranga refers to knowledge, wisdom, understanding and skill. It includes research, individual experience, customary and cultural knowledge, and the beliefs and ideals held by young people and their whānau. Good information is useful, timely, meaningful, honours indigenous thinking, evidence based and translated for the recipient to reflect on. We can strengthen mātauranga by weaving together these different forms of knowledge and making them relevant to the decisions facing young people and their whānau. Being empowered by rich and diverse mātauranga informs both young people and people who work with young people towards personal growth. Young people actively participate in making meaning of information and are supported to holistically make positive choices for them, and their whānau. People who work with young people are supported to actively reflect on their relationships and practice Mana Taiohi with JJ and Arohauni Mātauranga in Practice: Kaupapa Māori Frameworks in Ngā Tikanga Whānaketanga – He Arotake Tuhinga In this expert from Kaiparahuarahi (Vol.1, No.2), Dr Elizabeth Kerekere, Dr Kelsey Deane, and Hilary Dutton explore the concept of Mātauranga. Read Kaiparahuarahi Kōrero Cafe: Mātauranga Māturang and the Code of Ethics 22. Kaitiakitanga | Supervision 23. Te Rangahau Me Te Arotake | Research and Evaluation 24. Te Whakapakari Me Te Aro | Professional Development Explore Mana Taiohi Click on the images below to explore each principle and see relevant resources.

Our Partnerships We work in partnership with youth development organisations and community groups across Aotearoa to create opportunities for both youth workers and rangatahi. Through collaboration, we strengthen the sector, share expertise, and support initiatives that help young people to thrive Te Ngākau Kahukura Held in partnership with rainbow communities, Te Ngākau Kahukura is a rainbow-led initiative that works for an Aotearoa where rainbow people grow up feeling safe, valued and like they belong in the places where they live, learn and access healthcare and social support. Pou Pasifika Held in partnership with Ola Le Ola AotearoaPou Pasifika is a national Pasifika-led initiative in Aotearoa co-designed by and for Pasifika youth development workers and practitioners. It champions their identity and expertise, strengthens their wellbeing, supports professional practice through a Pasifika lens, and connects them locally and nationally so that young Pasifika can flourish.