Youth Development Review 2020
You Made it! All Responses Are In
Congratulations, your organisation has just completed an Organisation Review!
You can view your results and recommendations to get a detailed understanding of how your team feels you are integrating the clauses of the Code of Ethics for Youth Work in Aotearoa and the principles of Mana Taiohi, within your practice.
We suggest that you discuss your results and recommendations with your team, management, governance and young people and identify what you’d like to action.
In addition you may like to consider a formal assessment process such as SCOPE and use this tool regularly to track your progress. Why not set a reminder now for 6-12 months time!
Understanding Your Results
The results are based on the collective responses of each person who completes the tool. You will receive a rating based on each individual question, each section and a visual graphic of how your team feels you are integrating the clauses of the Code of Ethics for Youth Work in Aotearoa and the principles of Mana Taiohi, within your practice.
There are three levels: learning, growing and transforming.
Understanding Your Recommendations
Recommendations are calculated based on your results, you will get more recommendations in an area where you may need more support and less in an area where you all believe you are doing well. These are supported by suggested reading and resources.
The recommendations you’ve received are intended to help you explore ongoing learning and develop and embed policy or practice.
EXPLORE
- Our world and the world of our young people is always changing. Up-skilling through reading, training and discussions can be a helpful way to explore new concepts and challenge existing ideas.
- For each section we recommend using the Mana Taiohi resources to help set the framework for your training, discussion or reading and the Code of Ethics for Youth Work in Aotearoa to support your practice and explore ethical ideas. If a specific clause is particularly useful, we’ll mention it.
- You can access online training on most topics via KnowPYD or for Mana Taiohi or Code of Ethics training contact Ara Taiohi for more information: training@arataiohi.org.nz
- Reading Material has more information to support your journey.
DEVELOP AND EMBED
- Reviewing policy or practice can be tough going. For advice or suggestions on policy we recommend Community Net or reaching out to your networks for support or assistance. Most organisations are very willing to share their policy docs.
- To support ongoing personal and organisational development you could develop and implement self-reflective processes across your organisation including regular use of the Mana Taiohi Review Tool to track your progress.
Below is a visual graphic of how your team feels you are integrating the clauses of the Code of Ethics for Youth Work in Aotearoa and the principles of Mana Taiohi, within your practice.
RESULTS BY SECTION:
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Mana
Transforming
0 Learning
1 Growing
4 Transforming
1. Our organisation uses a strengths-based approach in the way we work with young people, always starting with what is right with a young person.
0 Learning
1 Growing
4 Transforming
2. Our organisation encourages and resources young people to thrive through the realisation of their own inherent strengths.
0 Learning
1 Growing
4 Transforming
3. Our organisation acknowledges and builds on the strengths that come from the communities a young person identifies with.
0 Learning
2 Growing
3 Transforming
4. Our organisation encourages young people to use their strengths to benefit others.
0 Learning
1 Growing
4 Transforming
5. Our organisation uses a strengths-based approach in all of our work.
0 Learning
1 Growing
4 Transforming
Mauri
Transforming
0 Learning
1 Growing
4 Transforming
1. Our organisation's programmes and services enable young people to actively develop and discover their identities.
0 Learning
1 Growing
4 Transforming
2. Our organisation considers the impact of a young person's disabilities on their identity and sense of self in our programmes and services.
0 Learning
1 Growing
4 Transforming
3. Our organisation considers the impact of a young person’s gender or sexuality on their identity and sense of self in our programmes and services.
0 Learning
1 Growing
4 Transforming
4. Our organisation considers the impact of a young person’s culture and traditions on their identity and sense of self in our programmes and services.
0 Learning
4 Growing
1 Transforming
5. Our organisation considers the impact of a young person’s faith and spirituality on their identity and sense of self in our programmes and services.
0 Learning
4 Growing
1 Transforming
6. Our organisation considers the impact of a young person’s interests on their identity and sense of self in our programmes and services.
0 Learning
2 Growing
3 Transforming
7. Our organisation considers the impact of a young person’s social circles and influences on their identity and sense of self in our programmes and services.
0 Learning
2 Growing
3 Transforming
Whakapapa
Growing
0 Learning
3 Growing
2 Transforming
1. Our organisation provides support to young people who wish to discover their whakapapa.
0 Learning
3 Growing
2 Transforming
2. Our organisation supports all team members to understand how their worldview influences the way they work with young people.
0 Learning
2 Growing
3 Transforming
3. Our organisation ensures all workers are aware of how Te Tiriti o Waitangi and colonisation impacts on young people.
0 Learning
3 Growing
2 Transforming
4. Our organisation ensures all workers understand the history of youth work and youth development in Aotearoa.
0 Learning
3 Growing
2 Transforming
5. Our organisation ensures all workers understand the pre-colonial context of youth development in Aotearoa.
0 Learning
4 Growing
1 Transforming
Hononga
Transforming
0 Learning
2 Growing
3 Transforming
1. Our organisation seeks guidance and develops strong relationships with iwi and ngā maataa waka in the communities that we serve.
0 Learning
4 Growing
1 Transforming
2. Our organisation acknowledges and strengthens young people's connections to their key social environments (people and places)
0 Learning
2 Growing
3 Transforming
3. Our organisation works collaboratively with other organisations and services to ensure appropriate support for young people.
0 Learning
2 Growing
3 Transforming
4. Our organisation is actively connected with local and national networks that contribute towards young people's development.
0 Learning
1 Growing
4 Transforming
Te Ao Taiohi
Transforming
0 Learning
1 Growing
4 Transforming
1. Our organisation has a documented plan to ensure Te Tiriti o Waitangi is considered in all of our work.
0 Learning
5 Growing
0 Transforming
2. Our organisation encourages young people to see themselves as contributors to local, regional, national and international contexts.
0 Learning
4 Growing
1 Transforming
3. Our organisation respects the rights of the young people we work with and does not discriminate against any young person for any reason.
0 Learning
1 Growing
4 Transforming
4. Our organisation advocates for young people's rights and empowers young people to challenge inequitable systems.
0 Learning
3 Growing
2 Transforming
Whanaungatanga
Transforming
0 Learning
2 Growing
3 Transforming
1. Our organisation recognises the primary relationship is with the young person within all the competing demands affecting a young person.
0 Learning
2 Growing
3 Transforming
2. Our organisation recognises the need to build authentic, voluntary relationships with young people.
0 Learning
2 Growing
3 Transforming
3. Our organisation incorporates the core values of the The Code of Ethics for Youth Work in Aotearoa New Zealand
0 Learning
1 Growing
4 Transforming
4. Our organisation provides sufficient time for anyone working with young people to build relationships with young people.
0 Learning
2 Growing
3 Transforming
5. Our organisation and our staff, volunteers and students/interns are role models for young people and the communities we work with.
0 Learning
2 Growing
3 Transforming
6. Our organisation fully informs young people of the services we offer, the nature of their involvement and any potential benefits or risks.
0 Learning
2 Growing
3 Transforming
7. Our organisation obtains informed consent from young people who participate in our services or programmes.
0 Learning
1 Growing
4 Transforming
8. Our organisation obtains informed consent from parents or caregivers where appropriate.
0 Learning
1 Growing
4 Transforming
9. Our organisation honours the boundaries of confidentiality and privacy. We have a clear process to manage any limits to confidentiality.
0 Learning
1 Growing
4 Transforming
10. Our organisation has policies, processes, ongoing training and support to ensure that everyone working with young people can create and maintain boundaries with respect to.
0 Learning
1 Growing
4 Transforming
11. Our organisation promotes positive attitudes towards sexuality and relationships.
0 Learning
2 Growing
3 Transforming
12. Our organisation ensures all workers are aware of the limits of their roles, skills, competencies and when to seek support.
1 Learning
1 Growing
3 Transforming
13. Our organisation has policies in place to ensure that relationships with young people and the wider community are not abused.
0 Learning
2 Growing
3 Transforming
14. Our organisation has policies in place to manage koha or gifts.
0 Learning
3 Growing
2 Transforming
Manaakitanga
Transforming
0 Learning
2 Growing
3 Transforming
1. Our organisation provides regular support and supervision for anyone working with young people.
0 Learning
2 Growing
3 Transforming
2. Our organisation encourages and creates spaces for self-care and reflective practice.
1 Learning
1 Growing
3 Transforming
3. Our organisation ensures all people working with young people are suitably qualified, experienced or trained to work with young people.
1 Learning
1 Growing
3 Transforming
4. Our organisation has an understanding of and commitment to the Code of Ethics for Youth Work in Aotearoa.
0 Learning
2 Growing
3 Transforming
5. Our organisation creates a safe and caring environment for every young person who engages with our organisation.
0 Learning
2 Growing
3 Transforming
6. Our organisation has a risk management policy to ensure best practice in working with young people.
0 Learning
2 Growing
3 Transforming
7. Our organisation works within all relevant New Zealand and international legislative requirements including:
0 Learning
3 Growing
2 Transforming
Whai Wāhitanga
Growing
0 Learning
2 Growing
3 Transforming
1. Our organisation values young people as full and integral members of our society.
0 Learning
2 Growing
3 Transforming
2. Our organisation recognises the need to adapt how young people might participate based on their different cultural, social, ability and spiritual needs.
0 Learning
2 Growing
3 Transforming
3. Our organisation has clearly advertised opportunities for young people to feedback on their experience with us.
1 Learning
1 Growing
3 Transforming
4. Our organisation seeks input from young people when developing or reviewing programmes/services.
0 Learning
1 Growing
4 Transforming
5. Our organisation provides opportunities for young people to participate in management and governance of programmes and services.
2 Learning
2 Growing
1 Transforming
6. Our organisation provides opportunities for young people to participate in formal staff or management roles in our organisation. This could be in a paid or voluntary capacity.
1 Learning
2 Growing
2 Transforming
7. Our organisation provides opportunities for young people to participate in the governance of our organisation.
2 Learning
1 Growing
2 Transforming
8. Our organisation promotes opportunities for young people to have an active voice in their community and encourages youth-led advocacy.
0 Learning
2 Growing
3 Transforming
9. Our organisation is responsive to challenges and concerns raised by young people at all levels of our organisation.
0 Learning
3 Growing
2 Transforming
Mātauranga
Transforming
0 Learning
2 Growing
3 Transforming
1. Our organisation is committed to ongoing professional development for all of our workers.
1 Learning
1 Growing
3 Transforming
2. Our organisation keeps up-to-date with developments in youth development research and legislation. We adjust our practice accordingly.
1 Learning
1 Growing
3 Transforming
3. Our organisation provides ongoing training to support best practice with an increasingly diverse youth population.
0 Learning
2 Growing
3 Transforming
4. Our organisation monitors and evaluates all of our work against a youth development approach.
0 Learning
2 Growing
3 Transforming
5. Our organisation informs young people of ways to support their wellbeing through providing access to relevant information.
0 Learning
2 Growing
3 Transforming
RESULTS BY SECTION:
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Mana
Mana is the authority we inherit at birth and we accrue over our lifetime. It determines the right of a young person to have agency in their lives and the decisions that affect them. Mana is an overarching principle and the following eight principles are in two sequential sections recognising: firstly, the mana young people have, and secondly, how a youth development approach enhances what exists.
Sensational effort! We hope these suggestions can help you continue to support young people to understand the Mana they bring and how you can grow it further.
PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS
You have shown an understanding of the importance of mana and have structures in place to ensure young people’s mana is enhanced in the work that you do!
You are a leader in the sector when it comes to working from a strengths-based approach and an absolute asset to youth development in Aotearoa.
- Take the time to celebrate as an organisation your strengths and areas of transformative practice!
- We’d love to hear more about what you’re doing and please let us know if you’d be willing to be a tuakana to others in the sector.
- You could consider presenting on your mahi at Involve, youth work hui, research symposium or other conferences (see here for a calendar of events), sharing your learning and resources with others through local networks, Ara Taiohi or other means, celebrating your work with young people and the community, or getting your programmes or services reviewed or researched so that the knowledge can be more widely shared.
- And there’s always more we can do! We’d encourage you to consider how you can maintain and consolidate your level of practice, particularly making sure that knowledge is held across the organisation. See below for reading and resources.
READING MATERIAL
- Learn more about what the Mana Taiohi Mana – Strengths-based Principle means
- Check out the following clauses from Code of Ethics for Youth Work in Aotearoa:
- Read the Mana section of Ngā Tikanga Whānaketanga – He Arotake Tuhinga, our Review of Youth Development Research in Aotearoa
- Find out more about the strengths-based approach here:
- Strengths Network South Pacific
- 40 Developmental Assets
- 5 C’s
- Circle of Courage
- Aotearoa-based indigenous models that are inherently strengths-based such as Te Whare Tapa Wha
- VIA
- Te Wheke
- 5 Column Tool
- Find training on the 5 Column Tool here
Mauri
We fuel the mauri, the inherent life spark of young people, supporting the development of their identity.
Terrific! Here are some suggestions to help you continue your great work in supporting young people to embrace their Mauri.
PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS
You have shown an understanding of the importance of mauri and have structures in place to ensure young people’s mauri is enhanced in the work that you do!
You are a leader in the sector when it comes to fuelling young people’s life spark so that they are seen, recognised and valued for who they are and an absolute asset to youth development in Aotearoa.
- Take the time to celebrate as an organisation your strengths and areas of transformative practice!
- We’d love to hear more about what you’re doing and please let us know if you’d be willing to be a tuakana to others in the sector.
- You could consider presenting on your mahi at Involve, a youth work hui, research symposium or other conferences (see here for a calendar of events), sharing your learning and resources with others through local networks, Ara Taiohi or other means, celebrating your work with young people and the community, or getting your programmes or services reviewed or researched so that the knowledge can be more widely shared.
- And there’s always more we can do! We’d encourage you to consider how you can maintain and consolidate your level of practice, particularly making sure that knowledge is held across the organisation. See below for reading and resources.
READING MATERIAL
- Learn more about what the Mana Taiohi Mauri Principle means
- Check out the following Code of Ethics for Youth Work in Aotearoa clauses:
- Read the Mauri section of Ngā Tikanga Whānaketanga – He Arotake Tuhinga, our Review of Aotearoa New Zealand Youth Development Research.
Whakapapa
With young people we understand and affirm their whakapapa.
Not bad at all! You’re doing well! These suggestions should help you to further support young people to learn their Whakapapa.
PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS
DEVELOP AND EMBED
- Develop an ongoing orientation, regular and refresher training programme for all staff on Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the impact of colonisation on young people.
- Build the pre-colonial history of youth development into your induction process and where appropriate run a refresher meeting for your team to remind them about the history of youth development in Aotearoa.
READING MATERIAL
- Learn more about what the Mana Taiohi Whakapapa Principle means.
- Check out the following Code of Ethics for Youth Work in Aotearoa clauses:
- Read the Whakapapa section of Ngā Tikanga Whānaketanga – He Arotake Tuhinga, our Review of Aotearoa New Zealand Youth Development Research
- Māorimaps.com to find iwi connections.
- Kaiparahuarahi
Hononga
With young people we understand hononga, identify and strengthen connections.
Marvelous work! Here are some suggestions to keep you going strong in the way you support young people and their Hononga.
PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS
You have shown understanding of the importance of hononga and recognise all the connected relationships in a young person’s world (whānau, peers, school, the community), and the places and spaces that nourish these.
You are a leader in the sector when it comes to young people identifying and strengthening these connections and an absolute asset to youth development in Aotearoa.
- Take the time to celebrate as an organisation your strengths and areas of transformative practice!
- We’d love to hear more about what you’re doing and please let us know if you’d be willing to be a tuakana to others in the sector.
- You could consider presenting on your mahi at Involve, youth work hui, research symposium or other conferences (see here for a calendar of events), sharing your learning and resources with others through local networks, Ara Taiohi or other means, celebrating your work with young people and the community, or getting your programmes or services reviewed or researched so that the knowledge can be more widely shared.
- And there’s always more we can do! We’d encourage you to consider how you can maintain and consolidate your level of practice, particularly making sure that knowledge is held across the organisation. See below for reading and resources.
READING MATERIAL
- Learn more about what the Mana Taiohi Hononga Principle means
- Check out the following Code of Ethics for Youth Work in Aotearoa clauses:
- See
- BronfenBrenner’s 4 Worlds Tool,
- HEEADSSS (used in a strengths-based way) or
- Te Whare Tapa Wha for ideas on a framework.
- Also
- MyRivr,
- the Family Services Directory
- and your local networks could provide practical avenues to connect young people to these key social environments.
Te Ao Taiohi
With young people we explore Te Ao. Te Ao Taiohi is the world of the young person.
Tremendous! Use these suggestions to make sure you are continuing to support young people to embrace and contribute to Te Ao Taiohi.
PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS
You have shown understanding of the importance of recognising Te Ao Taiohi; ensuring actions are not judged purely on the surface, but with an understanding of systemic influences that affect young people.
You are a leader in the sector when it comes to supporting young people to engage with the dynamics in their world and an absolute asset to youth development in Aotearoa.
- Take the time to celebrate as an organisation your strengths and areas of transformative practice!
- We’d love to hear more about what you’re doing and please let us know if you’d be willing to be a tuakana to others in the sector.
- You could consider presenting on your mahi at Involve, youth work hui, research symposium or other conferences (see here for a calendar of events ), sharing your learning and resources with others through local networks, Ara Taiohi or other means, celebrating your work with young people and the community, or getting your programmes or services reviewed or researched so that the knowledge can be more widely shared.
- And there’s always more we can do! We’d encourage you to consider how you can maintain and consolidate your level of practice, particularly making sure that knowledge is held across the organisation. See below for reading and resources.
READING MATERIAL
- Learn more about what the Mana Taiohi Te Ao Taiohi Principle means
- Check out the following Code of Ethics for Youth Work in Aotearoa clauses:
Whanaungatanga
With young people we prioritise whanaungatanga, taking time to build and sustain quality relationships.
Outstanding! These recommendations will help you to remain strong in supporting young people by showing Whanaungatanga with and to them.
PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS
You have shown understanding of the importance of recognising whanaungatanga; investing in high trust relationships that are reciprocal, genuine and authentic.
You are a leader in the sector when it comes to supporting young people to maintain a strong foundation of belonging and an absolute asset to youth development in Aotearoa.
- Take the time to celebrate as an organisation your strengths and areas of transformative practice!
- We’d love to hear more about what you’re doing and please let us know if you’d be willing to be a tuakana to others in the sector.
- You could consider presenting on your mahi at Involve, youth work hui, research symposium or other conferences (see here for a calendar of events), sharing your learning and resources with others through local networks, Ara Taiohi or other means, celebrating your work with young people and the community, or getting your programmes or services reviewed or researched so that the knowledge can be more widely shared.
- And there’s always more we can do! We’d encourage you to consider how you can maintain and consolidate your level of practice, particularly making sure that knowledge is held across the organisation. See below for reading and resources.
READING MATERIAL
- Learn more about what the Mana Taiohi Whanaungatanga Principle means.
- Check out the following Code of Ethics for Youth Work in Aotearoa clauses:
- Read the Whanaungatanga section of Ngā Tikanga Whānaketanga – He Arotake Tuhinga, our Review of Aotearoa New Zealand Youth Development Research
- Code of Ethics Trainers (Contact Ara Taiohi for more information)
- NZ Youth Mentoring Network Resources
Manaakitanga
With young people we uphold and extend manaakitanga, nourishing collective wellbeing.
Wonderful! These recommendations will help you to keep on extending Manaakitanga with and towards the young people you work with.
PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS
You have shown understanding of the importance of recognising manaakitanga; safeguarding collective wellbeing through adequate systems, resources and training for people who work with young people.
You are a leader in the sector when it comes to creating a safe and empowering space for young people to feel accepted, included and valued and an absolute asset to youth development in Aotearoa.
- Take the time to celebrate as an organisation your strengths and areas of transformative practice!
- We’d love to hear more about what you’re doing and please let us know if you’d be willing to be a tuakana to others in the sector.
- You could consider presenting on your mahi at Involve, youth work hui, research symposium or other conferences (see here for a calendar of events), sharing your learning and resources with others through local networks, Ara Taiohi or other means, celebrating your work with young people and the community, or getting your programmes or services reviewed or researched so that the knowledge can be more widely shared.
- And there’s always more we can do! We’d encourage you to consider how you can maintain and consolidate your level of practice, particularly making sure that knowledge is held across the organisation. See below for reading and resources.
READING MATERIAL
- Learn more about what the Mana Taiohi Whanaungatanga Principle means.
- Check out the following Code of Ethics for Youth Work in Aotearoa clauses:
- Read the Manaakitanga section of Ngā Tikanga Whānaketanga – He Arotake Tuhinga, our Review of Aotearoa New Zealand Youth Development Research
- Supervision Scrapbook
- Supervisor Directory
- Korowai Tupu Core Competencies
- Korowai Tupu Accredited Courses
- Korowai Tupu Membership
- Code of Ethics Trainers (contact Ara Taiohi for more information)
Whai Wāhitanga
Acknowledging mana, whai wāhitanga recognises young people as valued contributors to society, giving them space to participate, assume agency and take responsibility.
Look at you go! What a great effort! These suggestions will help you to help you empower Whai Wāhitanga even more.
PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS
DEVELOP AND EMBED
- Identify and implement improvements to feedback processes based on discussing with young people engaging with your service.
- Develop policies and processes for young people to meaningfully participate in management and governance of programmes and services. Some things you might want to consider are: models of youth participation (e.g. youth reps, advisory groups, tuakana teina, etc), training for the governance group on youth development. You may want to refer to Rata Foundation & Centre for Social Impact’s work on young people in governance.
- If your organisation does not work directly with young people then consider engaging with community organisations who work with young people to enable more in-depth engagement.
- Review your existing policies and processes to ensure best practice within your organisation for young people who are participating in formal staff or management roles in your organisation. This could be in a paid or voluntary capacity.
- Review your existing policies and processes to ensure best practice for young people who are in governance roles in your organisation. This could be in a paid or voluntary capacity.
- Review and embed policies and processes that enable your organisation to respond to challenges and concerns raised by young people. This includes ensuring visibility of the complaints process for any young person engaging with your organisation.
READING MATERIAL
- Learn more about what the Mana Taiohi Whai Wahitanga Principle means
- Check out the following Code of Ethics for Youth Work in Aotearoa clauses
- Read the Mana section of Ngā Tikanga Whānaketanga – He Arotake Tuhinga, our Review of Aotearoa New Zealand Youth Development Research
- UNCROC 9 Principles of Participation
- HART’s Ladder
- SHIRE’S Pathway
- Ani Wierenga’s Star Model
- Rata Foundation & Centre for Social Impact’s work on young people in governance
Mātauranga
With young people we are empowered by rich and diverse mātauranga, informed by good information.
Exceptional! These suggestions will ensure you continue to utilise Mātauranga for youth development. We hope these recommendations can help further grow knowledge and wisdom.
PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS
You have shown understanding of the importance of mātauranga; informing both young people and people who work with young people’s personal growth through access to knowledge, wisdom, understanding and skill which supports their work.
You are a leader in the sector when it comes to supporting young people to holistically make positive choices for them, their whānau and their community and an absolute asset to youth development in Aotearoa.
- Take the time to celebrate as an organisation your strengths and areas of transformative practice!
- We’d love to hear more about what you’re doing and please let us know if you’d be willing to be a tuakana to others in the sector.
- You could consider presenting on your mahi at Involve, youth work hui, research symposium or other conferences (see here for a calendar of events), sharing your learning and resources with others through local networks, Ara Taiohi or other means, celebrating your work with young people and the community, or getting your programmes or services reviewed or researched so that the knowledge can be more widely shared.
- And there’s always more we can do! We’d encourage you to consider how you can maintain and consolidate your level of practice, particularly making sure that knowledge is held across the organisation. See below for reading and resources.
READING MATERIAL
- Learn more about what the Mana Taiohi Mātauranga – Youth Participation Principle means.
- Check out the following Code of Ethics for Youth Work in Aotearoa clauses:
- Read the Mātauranga section of Ngā Tikanga Whānaketanga – He Arotake Tuhinga, our Review of Aotearoa New Zealand Youth Development Research
- Involve
- Korowai Tupu Membership
- Youth Work Courses
- Te Tiriti o Waitangi