He Waka Unua | Coaching and mentoring

Making meaningful change in professional and personal life through coaching and mentoring

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Coaching and mentoring for educators 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.

 

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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.

"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

 

Support is available

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.

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 both individuals and groups.

  • Individuals

    Individuals 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.

     

  • Groups

    Groups 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.

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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