Coaching and mentoring to make meaningful change
Tātai ki runga, tātai ki raro, tātai aho rau,
haumi e, hui e tāiki e.
I draw energy from above, I draw energy from below,
the energies entwine, our presence is acknowledged.
Whether you want to grow your own capabilities or lead others, He Waka Unua can support you to make meaningful and sustainable changes in your work and life.
Enquire about He Waka Unua | Coaching and mentoring
Tātai Aho Rau kaiārahi are experienced coaches and mentors that will listen and provide support, championing and challenging you to be the best you can be. Using a non-directive approach and a repertoire of skills and frameworks, we enable you to identify goals within your own context and take steps towards fulfilling them.
He Waka Unua | coaching and mentoring service is of benefit to any individual educator or learning community wishing to develop an improved way forward. Past participants have included tumuaki/principals, senior and middle leaders (across and within school leads), kaiako, team leaders, managers, RLTB, centre managers, head teachers, and learning support coordinators.
Meet the kaiārahi
Our kaiārahi (coaches and mentors) have a range of experience. Meet them below to find out who could be the best match for you.
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Amanda Campbell
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Amira Aman
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Anne Kenneally
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Gae Thawley
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Glenda Albon
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Greg Carroll
Greg Carroll has worked in a range of mentoring and coaching contexts over recent years. He has nearly 30 years experience as a principal and leader of high performing teams in school settings, and as a leader of large PLD programmes. This means he brings a depth of knowledge and understanding of change and leadership to his mahi as a coach and mentor.
He uses 'Learning Talk' (Dalton and Anderson) and other models and processes in his work with individuals and teams. He likes to bring different perspectives to his mahi and build on the strengths of others. He says that one of the most rewarding parts of being a coach and mentor is building on the strengths people already have and seeing them fly in ways they never thought they could.
Greg has experience successfully supporting improvement initiatives with leadership teams, Kāhui Ako, and individuals. Recently he has also worked with the New Pedagogies for Deep Learning programme alongside Michael Fullan and his team and this has enabled him to bring expertise in this approach to his mahi for schools who are part of the NPDL programme.
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Jamie Taylor
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Rebbecca Sweeney
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Suzi Gould
"Sarah's mentoring has had a huge impact on my wellbeing. Her ability to draw out areas that need some attention or 'work' and then guide you through analysis and on to action is exceptional. She has had an impact on my team also and enabled us to put into practise some systems that allowed us to bring our best selves for the benefit of our tamariki." He Waka Unua participant
Professional mentoring and coaching
Tātai Aho Rau offers professional assistance in a variety of development areas such as:
- The process of change
- Organisational culture
- Team unity
- Leadership development
- Career mapping and transitions
- Skill acquisition
- Behavioural coaching
- Professional review/appraisal
- Conflict management
- Work-life balance
Our values
Our kaiārahi are committed to realising a person’s potential by following these values:
- Kōrero Tahi: being an effective listener and communicator who remains curious.
- Whanaungatanga: building relational connections and a sense of belonging.
- Manaakitanga: caring for each other and showing compassion.
- Whakamana: having hope, positive intent, and a realistic world view.
- Hūmarietanga: being supportive and coming to the relationship with humility.
- Rangatiratanga: taking personal responsibility.
- Kaitiakitanga: nurturing and protecting growth, guided by a code of ethics.
- Wairuatanga: forming a wairua together and providing a safe space for reflection.
Kaupapa | Philosophy
Tātai ki runga, tātai ki raro, tātai aho rau,
haumi e, hui e tāiki e.
I draw energy from above, I draw energy from below,
the energies entwine, our presence is acknowledged.
The narrative behind the name 'He Waka Unua'
A waka hourua is a double-hulled canoe. Unua is a term used to describe the lashings that join two or more hulls of a waka or canoe together.
The process of joining one hull to another or, in the case of He Waka Unua, the joining of kaiārahi (mentor/coach) with mentee/coachee, is to give strength and guidance. It is to assist with purpose, bring together, and encourage achievement of common goals.
He Waka Unua supports both kaiārahi and the mentee/coachee to navigate pathways together. The interconnections of the people in the waka are important for successful navigation. Their collaborative effort will result in benefits for everyone involved.
Each waka retains its own integrity and the two hulls supporting them offer space between. Traditionally this space between was for food. In He Waka Unua, the metaphorical space between kaiārahi and mentee/coachee is kept for new learnings. Using these learnings, each can move forward on an active journey with hope and optimism, navigating rough seas together. On this journey, we have opportunities to reframe our own stories.
How does it work and how much does it cost?
We can work with individuals or groups.
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Individuals
We offer two standard packages:
- 6 x 1 hour sessions for $1600 plus GST
- 10 x 1 hour sessions for $2600 plus GST
Both include the preparation and follow up that each kaiārahi does in between sessions.
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Groups
For groups (2-5 people working together), we offer two standard packages:
- 6 x 1 hour sessions for $2200 plus GST
- 10 x 1 hour sessions for $3600 plus GST
Alternatively, we can put together a personalised package to suit your needs and budget. For this, we work on a per-hour charge-out rate.
We have a range of payment options available too. Contact us as below to find out more.