Youth Mentoring Network

Youth Mentoring Network The New Zealand Youth Mentoring Network (NZYMN) is a charitable trust that provides a national hub for the youth mentoring sector in New Zealand.

NZYMN work's with youth mentoring organisations and practitioners to promote effective youth mentoring. Our Strategic Objectives
Our four overarching strategic objectives are to:
• enhance networking and coordination in the NZ youth mentoring sector
• create a positive public profile and increase community engagement in the youth mentoring sector
• build capacity in the sector by providing acce

ss to best practice resources and training, and
• ensure on-going sustainability of the NZYMN (internal)

The Network has a comprehensive website which includes research highlighting the effectiveness of youth mentoring as a social intervention; information for people interested in becoming a mentor; information for programme providers and a database of youth mentoring programmes offered throughout New Zealand. The Network runs training programmes for those wanting to develop skills in mentoring young people:
• MentorPlus: training is for individuals working with young people, who would like to add a Mentoring dimension to their role
• Mentoring Matters: training for organisations wanting to establish a Youth Mentoring programme or align their current mentoring offering with international best practice. Our board of trustees are:
• Ann Dunphy, Chairperson (MA, Hon)
• Joy Eaton (BA, DipSM, DipTchg)
• Steve Ferris (BScTech, DipTech(Env Eng)
• Bill Gavin (Q.S.O.) BA (Hons), BA, Dip Tch
• Nathan Mikaere-Wallis (MEd. Couns, BEd, PGDip Sys Intervention, Whakapiki i te reo Maori-Post graduate qualification in Maori language)
• Hauāuru Eugene Rawiri (BEd)
• Chris Sullivan (BEd)
• Fuimaono Tuiasau (BA, LLB)

Our joint patrons are: Sir Anand Satyanand and Lady Susan Satyanand

Our General Manager is Nicki McDonald.

25/05/2026

Connect, Learn & Support Youth Participation | Whai Wāhitanga

The Whai Wāhitanga workshop focuses on encouraging active youth participation in mentoring by exploring effective approaches from young people’s perspectives. Participants will practise inclusive methods, support youth to share their experiences, and examine what enables or limits meaningful engagement. It also builds skills, introduces relevant frameworks (including mātauranga Māori), and strengthens networks to better involve young people in decision-making.

Date: Thursday, 18 June 2026
Mode: Online
Time: 9am - 4pm
Facilitator: Rod Baxter
Fee: $60 + GST and booking fee
Register Now: https://events.humanitix.com/june-online-workshop-wahi-wahitanga-2026

Join us on Thursday the 28th of May for a free webinar exploring the gap between myths, media narratives, and the real e...
13/05/2026

Join us on Thursday the 28th of May for a free webinar exploring the gap between myths, media narratives, and the real experiences of rangatahi in Aotearoa NZ. We’ll discuss how disconnection between generations and communities impacts young people, and why rebuilding those connections through mentoring can create lasting positive change.

Hear practical insights, real examples of mentoring programmes transforming communities across NZ, the evidence behind why mentoring works, and ways you can support young people through volunteering, advocacy, and community involvement.

Presented by James McGoram and the NZ Youth Mentoring Network.

Blog out here:
https://www.youthmentoring.org.nz/blog/post/163262/young-people-no-problem/

Register for free here:
https://events.humanitix.com/young-people-no-problem

The Whai Wāhitanga workshop focuses on encouraging active youth participation in mentoring by exploring effective appro...
06/05/2026

The Whai Wāhitanga workshop focuses on encouraging active youth participation in mentoring by exploring effective approaches from young people’s perspectives. Participants will practise inclusive methods, support youth to share their experiences, and examine what enables or limits meaningful engagement. It also builds skills, introduces relevant frameworks (including mātauranga Māori), and strengthens networks to better involve young people in decision-making.

Date: Thursday, 18 June 2026
Mode: Online
Time: 9am - 4pm
Facilitator: Rod Baxter
Fee: $60 + GST and booking fee
Register Now: https://events.humanitix.com/june-online-workshop-wahi-wahitanga-2026

03/05/2026

Can you find all the words? 🔍

If you’re feeling stuck on what activities to do with your mentee, check out our fact sheets and activity sheets for some great ideas!

Who knows… maybe in your next session you’ll be creating word searches.

One of the things we found in our recent Youth Mentoring Sector Insights study was that more than half the organisations...
01/05/2026

One of the things we found in our recent Youth Mentoring Sector Insights study was that more than half the organisations who engage with our network are Tier 3 charities – organisations with a small staff that is sometimes no more than a single person. This aligns with our experience of working with small teams who benefit from the professional development opportunities that our workshops provide. It also hints at another, deeper story about our society – and the way in which small, local organisations are created to meet community needs, time and again, across the country.

What lessons might we learn from each other? How can skills, funding, and success stories be shared across this network for greater impact? These are the questions that we’re hoping to explore.

Read the full report here:
https://www.youthmentoring.org.nz/youth-mentoring-sector-insights-report/

14/04/2026

Strong relationships are at the heart of effective youth mentoring.

Join our online workshop, Quality Relationships in Youth Mentoring, and explore practical tools, proven frameworks, and tikanga Māori-informed approaches to building meaningful connections with young people.

Designed for mentors, teachers, youth workers, coordinators, and volunteers, this interactive session includes real-life case studies, shared insights, and opportunities to connect with others across the sector.

Date: Thursday, 7 May 2026
Time: 12pm - 2pm
Facilitator: Rod Baxter
Fee: $40 + GST and booking fee
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/may-online-workshop-quality-relationships-in-youth-mentoring-2026
Build your skills. Strengthen your impact. Register now.

Strong relationships are at the heart of effective youth mentoring. Join our online workshop, Quality Relationships in Y...
09/04/2026

Strong relationships are at the heart of effective youth mentoring.

Join our online workshop, Quality Relationships in Youth Mentoring, and explore practical tools, proven frameworks, and tikanga Māori-informed approaches to building meaningful connections with young people.

Designed for mentors, teachers, youth workers, coordinators, and volunteers, this interactive session includes real-life case studies, shared insights, and opportunities to connect with others across the sector.

Date: Thursday, 7 May 2026
Time: 12pm - 2pm
Facilitator: Rod Baxter
Fee: $40 + GST and booking fee
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/may-online-workshop-quality-relationships-in-youth-mentoring-2026

Build your skills. Strengthen your impact. Register now.

Get tickets on Humanitix - May Online workshop - Quality Relationships in Youth Mentoring hosted by NZ Youth Mentoring Network. Online. Wednesday 6th May 2026. Find event information.

When we explored the data in our recent Youth Mentoring Sector Insights study we were not surprised to see almost 300,00...
25/02/2026

When we explored the data in our recent Youth Mentoring Sector Insights study we were not surprised to see almost 300,000 individuals had been reached by the organisations that engage with our network. Mentoring happens in a variety of ways, and alongside many other activities and social support. It can be tricky to try to ‘isolate’ mentoring practice but what we do know (supported by the evidence and academic research) is that improved training for both paid social workers and for volunteers is essential for better outcomes.

Read the full report here: https://www.youthmentoring.org.nz/youth-mentoring-sector-insights-report/

23/02/2026

Elevate your mentoring impact in this immersive two-day workshop designed to strengthen your skills, deepen your understanding, and equip you to guide young people with confidence and cultural awareness. Secure your place today!

Here are the event details:
Foundational Skills in Youth Mentoring workshop (MentorPlus)
Date: Tuesday 24th & Wednesday 25th March 2026
Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm
Venue: Auckland Rose Park Hotel
Facilitator: Ross McCook
Fee: $400 plus. GST and booking fee. The event is fully catered and you will also receive a comprehensive workbook

Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/auckland-march-foundational-skills-in-youth-mentoring-mentorplus-workshop-2026

See you there!!!

22/02/2026

Elevate your mentoring impact in this immersive two-day workshop designed to strengthen your skills, deepen your understanding, and equip you to guide young people with confidence and cultural awareness. Secure your place today!

Here are the event details:

Foundational Skills in Youth Mentoring workshop (MentorPlus)
Date: Tuesday 24th & Wednesday 25th March
Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm
Venue: Auckland Rose Park Hotel
Facilitator: Ross McCook
Fee: $400 plus. GST and booking fee. The event is fully catered and you will also receive a comprehensive workbook

Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/auckland-march-foundational-skills-in-youth-mentoring-mentorplus-workshop-2026

See you there!!!

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