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

< Back Movie Afternoon Film Wellington City Libraries Target Age: 13-18 Address: 34 Moorefield Road, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037, New Zealand When: 23 May 2026 1:30 am enquiries@wcl.govt.nz Visit the library during the week and vote on the film you want to see! Come back on Saturday, and we'll show the winning movie. Bring a friend or fly solo. Seats are limited, so sign up at the Lower Ground desk 30 minutes before the screening starts to secure your seat. For young people aged 13+. Previous Next

< Back Teen Tech Time Educational Whangaparāoa Library Target Age: 12-18 Address: 9 Main Street, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparāoa 0932, New Zealand When: 18 May 2026 3:30 am whanglib@aklc.govt.nz Celebrate Youth Week and Tech Week with an after-school tech session at the library. Drop in, hang out, and explore some awesome interactive tech including VR Headsets, Spheros, Codey Rockys, and more. Whether you’re already into tech or just curious to give it a go, there’ll be plenty to try in a fun and relaxed space for young people. This event is for ages 11+ Previous Next

< Back Jess Ngahere 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. My Approach Our kaitiakitanga sessions are created around your needs as a practitioner, exploring both clinical support and cultural guidance. Drawing on matauranga māori and career experience to awhi you in your practice. Our space is intentional with the focus of empowering practioners to be grounded and real as they support tamariki, whanau and hāpori. Qualifications Kaitiakitanga Professional Supervision - Post-Graduate Diploma - Te Wananga o Aotearoa. Ngaa Poutoko Whakarara Oranga Bi-cultural Social Work Degree - Te Wananga o Aotearoa. Profesional Association Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers Social Work Registration Board Connect with the Supervisor Directly Previous Contact me Next

< Back Toia Chase 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. My Approach I believe that being connected to our mauri (life force/essence) grounds identity and reveals inner strengths. This informs my supervision, supporting practitioners to stay connected to themselves and their practice within complex and demanding contexts. My approach to clinical supervision is holistic, reflective, and practitioner-centred, grounded in strengths-based and culturally responsive practice. I offer a safe, relational space for practitioners to reflect on clinical work, ethical practice, wellbeing, and professional identity. Working from an integrative, kiritaki-centred approach, I listen deeply to practitioners’ experiences and the stories within their work. Through reflective questioning and shared whakaaro, I support supervisees to recognise the value in their work, strengthen self-awareness, and build confidence, resources, and hope. I offer supervision in a range of formats including individual and group, kanohi ki te kanohi and online. Qualifications Graduate Diploma in Supervision (L7) - Wintec (2011) Diploma in Ministry - Vision College (2012) Diploma in Counselling - Wintec (2000) Certificate in Community and Social Work - Wintec (1998) Certificate in Small Business - Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (2020) Diploma in Tikanga (L7) - Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (2015, 2019) Te Ara Reo Māori (L1 - 5) - Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (2016 – 18) Certificate in Adult Teaching - BOP Polytech (1997) Higher Certificate in Performing Arts (Toi Whakaari II) - Waikato Polytech (1996) Certificate in Te Reo Maori - Te Rangimarie Trust (1994) Profesional Association Korowai Tupu NZ Association of Counsellors Connect with the Supervisor Directly Previous Contact me Next

< Back Ride It Out Health & Sport CAW Mentoring Target Age: 12-24 Address: 3426975, Kyle Park Waterloo Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand When: 22 May 2026 4:00 am https://forms.gle/CZEnr9FvgUYRDwKi8 admin@cawmentoring.com Ride It Out is a space for young people to come together, build connections, and find strength through community. No matter what you’re going through, you don’t ride alone. Previous Next

< Back Craft and Yap: Badgemaking Art Wellington City Libraries Target Age: 12-18 Address: 34 Moorefield Road, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037, New Zealand When: 20 May 2026 4:00 am enquiries@wcl.govt.nz Drop in and create your own unique button pins using paper, magazines, book scraps, or design your own! Art materials will be provided. There's no need to register, but supplies may be limited so arrive early! For young people aged 11+. Previous Next

< Back Sebastiano Scalia 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. My Approach He offers supervision to a wide range of professionals, including Youth Workers, Counsellors, Social Workers, and Managers/Leaders, focusing on supporting the development of the personal style of Supervisees in the context of relevant ethical frameworks and professional boundaries. He draws from extensive experience in the fields of Mental Health, Community Services and Psychoanalysis. Qualifications His qualifications include a Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health from the University of Otago and a Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (Advanced Psychotherapy Practice) from Auckland University of Technology. Psychoanalytic Qualification Program with CLA NZ Accredited IPT clinical pathway Profesional Association NZ Association of Counsellors Centre for Lacanian Analysis NZ Connect with the Supervisor Directly Previous Contact me Next

< Back Leah Rothman 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. My Approach I like supervision to feel like a deep conversation. My style is goals-based but responsive, we'll work toward what matters to you, while leaving room to follow what comes up on the day. I lean on reflective practice because I think that's where growth happens, I bring a strengths-based, people-centred lens to everything we talk through. I hold a trauma-informed and survivor-informed understanding close, so there's room for the harder conversations too, not just the easy ones. Whether it's one-on-one or in a group, my aim is simple: a space that is safe and useful, so you leave with something you can actually use. Qualifications Social Work, Supervision, Development Studies. Profesional Association Social Work Registration Board Connect with the Supervisor Directly Previous Contact me Next

< Back Zara Maslin Code of Ethics Facilitator Zara's been a youth worker for over 15 years, and has been involved in training youth workers for nearly 10 of them. She has worked in Youth Work and youth ministry fields and teaches and trains in both Christian and secular settings. She has worked in several national roles, including managing Korowai Tupu (professional association for youth workers) and travelling Aotearoa top to toe, speaking in high schools with Attitude. Her experience in National NGO managerial roles offers unique insight into ethics, policies and team leadership. Therefore, Zara's Code of Ethics training is a perfect collision of her worlds and experience. She loves to bring theory into real-life scenarios and empower youth workers to do what they do best: build quality relationships with young people. Alongside being a Mum, Zara lectures at Laidlaw College as part of their Practical Theology team, primarily teaching youth ministry. zmaslin@LAIDLAW.AC.NZ

< Back Troy Wathey 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. My Approach I came into supervision after recognizing how important it is when it is done well. As you will learn the longer you are in field more support or guidance you will need at times. Effective social work supervision, with someone who genuinely wants to support others, can make a real difference in helping people stay in your employment and continue to grow and develop. I value supervision as a space for reflection, honesty, and ongoing learning. It supports the development of both professional skills and personal insight, helping you become not only a better social worker, but also a more grounded person. I aim to provide supervision that is supportive, practical, and meaningful, with a focus on real conversations that make a difference. Qualifications Qualifications Master of Social Work – including papers in Mental Health, Addictions, and Supervision Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – CBT) Trained in Brainspotting – alongside other evidence-based therapeutic approaches Profesional Association Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers Social Work Registration Board Connect with the Supervisor Directly Previous Contact me Next

< Back Andy Smith 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 My Approach Supervision should be useful. It should help you think clearly, make good decisions, and leave with confidence in your practice. My approach is reflective, direct, and appropriately challenging, with room for some lightness along the way. We’ll tackle whatever mess you’re facing in your practice or life, make sense of it, and work through it in a way that actually helps. Qualifications Registered Social & Community Worker, PGDipSoCS (Otago University); Full Member of SWRB (9351) & ANZASW; PCC-Level Professional Coach (ICF) Profesional Association Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers Social Work Registration Board Connect with the Supervisor Directly Previous Contact me Next