My passion for what you do is genuine, because it's what I do too. Likewise, my care for you is also genuine, because cared-for practitioners provide quality, caring services, which is something we should all care about. I have created a relaxed, private and comfortable space to welcome you into and offer my support in your mahi.

Qualifications and Experience

I have been practising supervision for 10 years, and have vast experience in supporting team and individual hauora, managing people in human services, social service students, and whānau and children experiencing the impacts of trauma.

I have been involved in developing initiatives and strategies to improve outcomes for whānau in crisis and develop support networks to strengthen families. From helping those in need to navigate the available help and find their feet, to working with whānau on the cusp of Oranga Tamariki interventions, to safeguard relationships and deescalate crises, I have experienced every up and down imaginable leading me to build and cultivate resilience and mindfulness in my own practice.

I am a Registered Social Worker (SWRB, 7490) and a member of Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW). I hold a Diploma in Child Psychology from Kilroy's College in Ireland, a Bachelor of Applied Social Services from NorthTec, Whangārei, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Professional Supervision from Auckland University. I have also completed a Masters of Professional Supervision (Hons).

I currently divide my time between ACC social work, gardening and providing supervision. Naturally, I myself am also professionally supervised, which has served to enrich my understanding of the process and to support me to be the best practitioner I can be.

Personal commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi

As a seventh generation Pākehā, I am committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi in every day practice. I respect the status of Māori as Tangata Whenua of Aotearoa New Zealand. I am on a personal journey of learning Te Reo Māori and embedding tikanga into daily practice.

On a personal note

I am an active person who enjoys the beautiful outdoors of Aotearoa. I am married with two grown sons and a large organic garden which supports my wellbeing. Having experienced burnout myself and navigated personal crises, my empathy for my clients as both a social worker and as a supervisor has deep roots and equips me with real insight to support others on their journey and help mitigate risk.

Ready to meet Kandas?

Kandas Gee, kandas@kandasgeesupervisor.co.nz 027 437 5572