Youth Work Qualification Providers
Te Kaiawhina ahu mahi – Social Services ito
Massey University
Work Force Development
Praxis
Graduates of the Diploma in Youth and Community Studies lead teams and manage projects and services with young people in the context of schools, social service agencies, churches, youth camps and youth centres in their community. The services they offer may include a specialised focus such as advocacy, outdoor education, sports, cultural or the arts.
They operate ethically and safely from a model of holistic youth development (Youth Development Strategy Aotearoa), which seeks to engage with the needs of young people and contribute to their physical, emotional, spiritual and social development.
The University of Auckland
www.auckland.ac.nz
BACHELOR OF HUMAN SERVICES (Youth Work major)
learn more about the qualification here
This degree will prepare youth workers (existing or new to the field) the skills and knowledge required to work effectively with all youth of Aotearoa.
For more information visit: www.education.auckland.ac.nz
Email: education@auckland.ac.nz
The University of Auckland
Epsom Campus, Auckland City
Tel (09) 623 8883
Tipu Ake
AUT University
Batchelor of Maori Development
Certificate in Conflict Resolution
Youthline
e Waiariki Purea Trust
| Location: | Rotorua |
| Phone: | 07 348 5051 |
| Email: | twpt@xtra.co.nz |
| Website: | n/a |
Te
Waiariki Purea Trust plays an important role in the local community as
a partner in the local Youth Transition Service. They also offer
holiday programmes for young people and family events to bring young
people and their parents/caregivers together.
Ministry of Youth Development Funded Programmes
The Ministry of Youth Development’s Services for Young People Fund
supports Te Waiariki Purea Trust to deliver one New Zealand
Conservation Corps programme. This programme has a strong outdoor
component to it. Young people experience a journey in waka-ama
through the lakes of Rotorua, learning the local Maori history of the
area. General life skills are also an important part of the
programme.
Sfrito
www.sfrito.org.nz
Youth Train
www.youthtrain.com
CYP – Commonwealth Youth Project
www.thecommonwealth.org