About Us | A Tātau Kaupapa
The Nelson Tasman Youth Workers Collective (NTYWC) supports the people and organisations working with rangatahi across our region. Since 1985, we’ve helped build a strong, connected, and professional youth sector.
We offer training, professional development, and peer connection to support those working with young people. Our services are free or low-cost, inclusive, and open to all—from youth workers to educators and community leaders.
Our Mission | Kaupapa
Our region's youth development sector is professional, connected, vibrant and equipped to support rangatahi
Our Vision | Kaupapa
Whanaungatanga | Connecting
Tautoko | Supporting
Torokaha | Strengthening
Hauora | Wellbeing
Meet our Management Team
The role of the Management Team is to provide strong governance and leadership to the Nelson Tasman Youth Workers Collective. Through strategic planning, guidance, and oversight, the team helps ensure the Collective stays aligned with its mission to support and strengthen the youth sector across the region.
We are proud to have a diverse and passionate team, bringing together a wide range of experience, perspectives, and skills from both within the youth work sector and across broader community development fields. This diversity strengthens our ability to advocate for rangatahi, respond to sector needs, and foster meaningful collaboration.
Our team is committed to inclusive leadership, sustainable sector growth, and ensuring that youth workers in Nelson and Tasman feel heard, valued, and supported.
Join our Management Team.
Do you want to play a role in steering the Nelson Tasman Youth Workers Collective waka into the future?
We want to hear from people who can support our organisation in delivering on our strategic aims.
Our Partners | Whakamanawa
