Established in 1997, Kia Puāwai is a national charitable trust working to improve the lives of children and young people who are dealing with behavioural, emotional, mental health or development issues. 

We deliver programmes that have been shown to work, meet the needs of people from different backgrounds and focus on: therapy in the home, parenting support, bringing families back together, and foster care and group home placements. In addition, our West Auckland office, Youth Service West, supports young people through education, training or employment.

Our services are underpinned by the philosophy that young people should be empowered to fully participate in family/whānau, community and other pro-social activities. 

Youth Horizons is committed to the continuous development of a bi-cultural approach to treatment and service delivery. Our values and kaupapa are integrated throughout our organisation with all services committed to professional practice that reflects our core values of aroha, whanaungatanga, wairuatanga and manaakitanga.

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Kia Puāwai

Kia Puāwai's headquarters in Mt Wellington, New Zealand

Marion Heeney

Kaitohu Hinengaro

Te Ora Hou

Russell Fernandes

The Human Resources and People Development team at Kia Puāwai is dedicated to fostering a supportive and empowering workplace culture that aligns with the organization’s core values. They focus on recruitment, training, and professional development, ensuring that staff members are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively support children and young people in their care. By promoting a bi-cultural approach to service delivery, this team also champions initiatives that enhance employee engagement, inclusivity, and career growth within the organization.

Human Resources and People Development

The Finance and Accounting team at Kia Puāwai is responsible for managing the organization's financial resources, ensuring sound fiscal practices, and providing strategic financial insights to support the charity’s mission. They oversee budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting, thereby enabling the effective allocation of funds to the various programs aimed at improving the lives of children and young people. By maintaining compliance and driving financial efficiency, this team plays a crucial role in sustaining the organization’s commitment to its core values and bi-cultural approach to service delivery.

Kia Puāwai

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Kia Puāwai

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Teams

Human Resources and People Development

Finance and Accounting

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