Tyler Ngatai

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.