The 24-7YW Network

Over the last 25 years, 24-7YW has become the largest school-based, youth work provider in New Zealand with a reputable network of youth workers nationwide. Each setting has an individual flavour built upon the philosophy that we are a network of local settings; we are not a centralised organisation attempting to make every setting the same.

The 24-7YW Network exists to support local settings by:

  • Setting quality standards

  • Providing support and training

  • Expanding and developing well-researched and informed youth work practice

We require all youth workers to complete the NZ Youth Work Certificate within their first year,* ensuring that they are delivering safe practice. Youth workers are expected to continuously upskill through regularly scheduled trainings, including our annual National Training.

* Unless a qualification of equal or higher value has already been completed

Our Research

Because we want to encourage excellence in our practice, 24-7YW has commissioned a number of independent research projects to provide feedback on how we’re doing.