Apply an understanding of theories and emerging research about human, adolescent and behaviour development and youth identity formation to work with youth in a positive development context Assess the influence globalisation, society, culture, community, school, family, health, media and politics play in shaping young people and apply understanding when working with young people Demonstrate an ability to establish and maintain close, empathetic, non-judgemental intentional relationships with young people Work effectively in Treaty partnerships with tangata whenua and work safely with people from diverse cultures Use youth development practises, analytical, planning and problem-solving techniques to work with young people in a positive development context Apply the Youth Workers Code of Ethics and relevant legislation and practice as a competent youth practitioner Engage in reflective practice, peer review and support the development of other youth practitioners Demonstrate the skills needed to acquire, understand, analyse, evaluate, record and present information from a range of sources Participate in evidence-based practice and research activities Demonstrate the ability to work safely and collaboratively within organisational policies, procedures and protocols and to plan and organise work Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams Demonstrate intellectual independence, critical thinking and analytic rigour Demonstrate professional and personal responsibility and self-awareness through engagement in professional supervision, self-directed learning and management of own wellbeing and on-going professional development Demonstrate strong inter and intra-personal skills, teamwork and supervision skills.