We build hope into the lives of young people, inspiring vision for personal and community leadership.
Youth SouthWest Christchurch is a non-profit organisation working with young people in the southwest of Christchurch.
We are passionate about connecting with young people, journeying alongside them and empowering each one to develop into the best people they can be.
We do this through presence-based youth work at schools, building trust, mentoring and running programmes that impact relationships, leadership development and cultural diversity.
Our Mission is to nurture the whole young person, building purpose, wellbeing, and community. We partner with local schools, assisting teachers while providing a wider holistic support network for students.
The primary role of the youth worker is to build hope into the lives of youth, inspiring the next generation of community leaders. They model leadership and encourage and strengthen students, seeking to create a safe and fun environment where the school’s values are promoted. We employ well trained, caring youth workers who are supported by a network of experienced and passionate volunteers.
Meet our Trustees
Trustees offer a passion for young people alongside their professional skills, business and community leadership experience. They work to our strategic plan, collaborating with community development groups and maintaining robust administrative and financial systems.
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Chair
Shaun is the founder and Managing Director of KPI Stockman Group, where he and his team serve commercial tenants and small businesses in contemporary spaces that have been designed to create a sense of social connection. The Stockman Group is community minded, assisting schools in low decile areas and several other local NGOs that work with children at risk or in need. Additionally, Shaun served as an elected member of the Central City Business Association and is currently the Treasurer and a Director of The Christchurch Heritage Trust.
Outside of work and community leadership roles, Shaun and his wife, Karen, enjoy rural life on an equestrian lifestyle block. They share 6 adult children and 7 grandchildren and attend Hope Presbyterian Church.
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Trustee
Jonny brings experience as a volunteer youth leader and has been involved with Hope Youth for many years after initially meeting some of the Hornby 24-7 youth workers as a teenager. Since then, Jonny has come to appreciate the enormous positive influence youth work has on the community and beyond, both as a young person and as a volunteer youth leader. He is enthusiastic about building his governance skills while supporting youth to serve their communities.
Outside of his role as a trustee, Jonny has earned a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting and a Bachelor of Laws (Honours). He now works as a tax accountant, and in his spare time, you'll find him following rugby, running the streets of Christchurch or experimenting in the kitchen.
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Trustee
Shary brings extensive experience as a leader, business manager, career coach and management consultant where she has designed and led projects for major clients across a broad range of NZ industries including the private and public sectors. She has served on the board of Pillars Inc., supporting the children of prisoners, and continues to mentor young adults with the establishment of career direction.
Currently, she is also coaching and mentoring a variety of professionals, advising inter-generational mentoring initiatives and inspiring not for profits and communities with strategic clarity and people empowerment. In addition to her practical experience, she holds a Master’s Degree (Honours) in Communication Studies, Bachelor’s Degree and Diploma in Education. She and her husband, John, are active members of Hope Presbyterian West Melton. Shary enjoys time with family and friends, keeping fit, learning and encouraging others.
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Trustee
Jay is passionate about young people, their families and their communities. He as worked in the not-for-profit sector for over 20 years. Jay's passion led him to 24-7 YouthWork where he served as National Director for 13 years, establishing 24-7 YouthWork as the largest school-based youth work service in New Zealand. His early career involved eight years of youth work at Hornby High and Riccarton High.
Currently, as the Founder of E Tū Tāngata, Jay is leading a movement to transform Aotearoa by tackling tall poppy syndrome and making strategic contributions on boards that support young people.
Our Work
24-7 exists to see young people thrive in a world of challenges. Youth workers demonstrate a lifestyle of community leadership and are part of the village that supports our young people to grow into contributing adults.
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