Code of Ethics for Youth Work in Aotearoa

The Code of Ethics for Youth Work in Aotearoa defines key values and standards for youth workers in Aotearoa. Developed around the six principles of the Youth Development Strategy Aotearoa, the Code is comprised of 27 clauses critical to effective, ethical youth work practice and practical examples of how they might apply in youth work. 

It's not about what you can't do. It's about growing in solid youth development practice for our rangatahi and celebrating the unique and necessary approach that defines youth work.

The Code of Ethics for Youth Work in Aotearoa does not have a 'Treaty clause', instead a commitment to biculturalism is woven throughout the document. In order to have our Ethics Training better reflect this, we decided to move the training to the marae. Don't be shy! We know many of our Youth Workers haven't had the opportunity to stay at a marae before, but there will be a lot of value for your personal and professional development by weaving this in with Ethics training.

Also, this training is a prerequisite for membership with the Canterbury Youth Workers Collective and as part of our commitment to the bicultural journey, the overnight stay aspect to the noho is required of all participants.

Programme:

Day One

• 10am :  Pōwhiri - Meet at Tuahiwi marae for the formal welcoming ceremony.  Youth Workers will be supported and guided by our facilitators as well as CYWC staff.
• Whakawhanaungatanga and marae tikanga - Getting to know each other, the local history and understanding protocols on the marae
• 12:30pm: Lunch
• 1:30pm: Introduction to the Code of Ethics/Youth Development
• 3pm: Biculturalism and the Treaty of Waitangi
• 5pm: Free Time
• 6pm: Dinner
• Bicultural Ethics Continued

Day Two

• 9am: Ethics in Scenarios
• 12:30pm: Lunch
• 1pm: Final Learnings plus Mihi Whakamutunga
• 4pm: Depart the Marae

Payment Policy:

These trainings are highly subsidised by the Department of Internal Affairs and without this sponsorship, each participant would need to pay $200 approx. Refunds are available through this ticketing system 7 days prior to training otherwise refunds would only be considered under significant circumstances. However, any registrant who does not attend and does not communicate with CYWC Staff will need to be invoiced for the full cost of the training.

Any questions(or to check if you're a member), email Anna Chirnside on anna@cywc.org.nz or call 03 3778080