This database of professional supervisors based in the Palmy and Manawatū region has been compiled as a useful resource for both our member organisations and others within the sector who may need to find a supervisor.
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Adam Bouman | 027 452 7648 | Registered Social Worker Areas of specialisation include LGBTQIA+, mental health, lone worker roles and community education. Flexible physical location and available for online meetings Flexible with meeting times including early mornings and evening. |
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Anjali Naran-Butler | Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Supervision Areas of specialisation include social work, youth work, Whānau engagement and workplace management. Based in Palmerston North and available for online meetings Meeting times are variable. |
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Helen Joan Simmons | 027 747 0796 | Postgraduate Diploma in Social Service Supervision I have been a supervisor for 25 years and have taught the above qualification at Massey University. Over the past 25 years I have worked with a whole range of social service workers and professionals- managers, nurses, youth and social workers, care assistants etc. I work with who you are as a person, supporting your aspirations in the workplace and encouraging holistic wellbeing. Private residence in Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North Available Fridays and some Mondays. |
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Hiraani Winikeri | 022 650 3695 | Post Graduate Diploma in Bicultural Professional Supervision Areas of specialisation include matauranga maori, bicultural practice, and cultural supervision. Location to be advised Available Thursday/Friday afternoons. |
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Janet Mace | 021 743 793 | Post Graduate Diploma in Social Service Supervision I have been a counsellor / psychotherapist for 30+ years and a supervisor since 2000. Based in Feilding but can travel to Palmerston North to supervise people in their workplace Flexible availability. |
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Jean Hera | 027 407 5641 | Qualifications include Bachelor of Social Work (First Class Honours), PhD, Postgrad Diploma Social Service Supervision (Distinction). I am Tangata Tiriti, and Pākehā born in Stratford under Mt Taranaki (she/her). I am a Registered Social Worker at ANZASW and have over 30 years experience in professional supervision as a student supervisor, and over 20 years as an external supervisor in private practice. During this time I have supervised social workers, health professionals, and community sector, including supervisors and managers. To date I have offered individual supervision only. In addition to my supervision experience I bring to my practice my 35+ years experience working in the Palmerston North community, and also a wide array of consumer health involvements locally, regionally and nationally. My main paid work role has been as community health worker and manager for Te Hā o Hine-ahu-one Palmerston North Women’s Health Collective which I retired from at the beginning of 2023. Provide supervision from rooms at Te Whare o ngā Wāhine Palmerston North Centre. Also available online (by supervisee invite) and by coming to the supervisee at their workplace. Available during weekdays, flexible times. |
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Kim Penny | 021 550 070 | Kaitiakitanga/ Bicultural Supervision, MPhil Development Studies, Post Graduate Certificate Management Studies, Post Graduate Certificate Chaplaincy Areas of specialisation include managament, leadership, governance, community work, pikopikotanga. Office location in Hokowhitu area Available Tuesdays/Thursdays. |
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Michele Tunnicliffe | 021 822 512 | Area of specialisation is social work Office location is on Broadway Avenue Available Tuesday - Thursday and some Fridays. |
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Niki Garbe | 022 033 6370 | Areas of specialisation include social work and bicultural supervision Provides supervision in Palmerston North and surrounding areas Available weekdays from 3pm - 7pm. Saturday is also available. |
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Suzanne Cocker | 022 473 2558 | Post Graduate Certificate Professional Supervision, Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Social Work I am focused on supporting reflective practice, growing competent and compassionate practitioners, and advocating for the Social Work and helping professions. Areas of expertise: Children and Families/Whānau, Youth Work, Justice/Courts, Health & Wellbeing, Mental Health and Addictions - Adult, Family/Whānau Violence, Elder Abuse/Care of older people, Iwi Social Service, Community Services - Housing/Budgeting, Leadership/Management, Education - Tertiary, Poverty and Economic Justice. Whanganui, Palmerston North (once a month), online offerings, pohutukawaplace.co.nz Available weekdays. Vincent Wijeysingha | 021 059 6611 | Diploma in Social Work (Lincoln); Bachelor of Arts (Lincoln); Post-Qualifying Social Work Award (Bournemouth); Postgraduate Diploma in Adult Learning Teaching (Toi Ohomai); PhD (Sheffield). Areas of expertise: LGBTQIA+, Ethnic minority and migrant issues and needs; Children and youth; Teaching and CPD; Labour rights; Management. Available during working hours in Palmerston North (face2face) or online (nationwide). Search the below resources for more supervisor options: Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers | community.anzasw.nz/network/find-a-supervisor AraTaiohi | arataiohi.org.nz/career/supervision/find-a-supervisor/ |