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Promoting safe & effective youth mentoring

Through connections, advocacy, training, and research, the NZ Youth Mentoring Network provides support for the youth mentoring sector in Aotearoa New Zealand.

We believe that intentional mentoring is an essential part of helping taiohi navigate a complex world.

400+

people attend our Youth Mentoring workshops every year who come from...

over 130

organisations across the youth sector & the community, who in turn work with...

10,000+

young people who need support, guidance, and somebody to hear them.

Mentoring works

Mentoring is about helping young people establish a sense of identity and to develop positive aspirations for their future so that they can grow and flourish to their full potential.

Learn more about mentoring

FOR MENTORS

Mentoring Resources

We've gathered together a whole raft of resources for people looking to provide mentoring services. Explore our fact sheets for mentors, read about local and international research on mentoring, or dive deeper into what you'll need to establish a mentoring service.

FOR MENTORS

Upskill at one of our workshops

Our popular training workshops cover everything from foundational skills for youth mentoring, through to building quality relationships and developing a Strengths-Based philosophy in your practice. These professional development opportunities are hosted around the country and online - find one near you today.