| Contact Address |
Schools and Student Support
45-47 Pipitia St
PO Box 1666
Thorndon
Wellington |
| Phone Number |
04 -463 8000 |
| Organisation Email |
megan.somerville@minedu.govt.nz |
| Organisation Website |
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| Contact Person |
Megan Somerville
Senior Adviser |
| Email |
megan.somerville@minedu.govt.nz |
| Programme Base |
Community Providers nationwide |
Other branches/areas of operation? - specify
Full time co-ordinators who are responsible for the day to day running of the programme are based in each of these locations. |
Kawakawa, South Auckland, Waikato, Tauranga, Gisborne, Taupo, Rotorua, Wellington, Whanganui, Christchurch |
Target Group/s
Age (range)
Male/Female/Both |
Community Mentors 18+, Secondary School Students 13-17yrs (Mentees)
Both |
Additional Target Criteria?
Ethnicity/decile/other |
Maori secondary school students who would like assistance from a Community Mentor in identifying, developing and actualising their many potentials. |
| Nature of mentoring service |
Enhancing youth development through quality relationships with a significant Maori Mentor |
| Mentoring only, or is there some other element |
Transitioning on to further tertiary study, placement or employment |
| Mentoring approach - individual/group/combination |
One-on-one or small group |
| Mentoring duration - annual or other |
12 months minimum |
Location and frequency
eg school, monthly |
1-2 hours fortnightly. Onsite at registered secondary schools and at community locaitons that meet mee tthe facilitation needs, cultural and safety requirements of the He Ara Tika initiative. |
| Programme Operating since |
1999 |
| Mentor Source |
Community |
| Mentor Target Criteria |
Mentors must go through a vetting, screening and applicaiton process. Be committed to working with rangitahi maori voluntarily for at least 12 months. Mentors must also successfully complete the UNITEC short course in He Ara Tika Maori Mentoring (Level 4 - 10 credits) |
| Measurement and Evaluation - how is this done |
A fully supervised 6-week Mentoring Internship as a part of the UNITEC short course followed by monthly supervision and reporting. |
| Involvement Opportunities |
Individual and whanau referrals for Students to participate in the initiative. Individual and busness referrals for prospective Mentors. Community support for mentoring event, resources and guest facilitation eg: volunteers, sponsorship, venues and guest workshops.
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