Supervision Strategy Implementation Plan

ANZASW will produce an annual implementation plan to accompany the Supervision Strategy. 

The Supervision Strategy implementation plan should demonstrate the application of He Awa Whiria, consistent with the guiding framework of this strategy. This will ensure actions which work towards achieving equity for Tangata-ō te Whenua and Tangata-ō te Moana in the supervision space are identified and prioritised. 

Initially, activities will focus on things which ANZASW can lead, but may, with the collaboration of partner agencies, grow to include projects or changes led and directed by other relevant organisations. 

Over time, we anticipate implementation activities will include: 

• Professional development content 
• Guidance and resources around social work supervision 
• Establishing communities of learning for supervisors 
• Partnerships with iwi, Kaupapa Māori and Pasifika providers to support social workers wanting to grow into supervisory practice 
• Continued wider advocacy to improve conditions for social workers which will enable a practice environment where supervision is valued and supported. 
• Collaborative working with partners, particularly SWRB on sector-wide responses. 

 

2025/26 Implementation Plan

Strategy Area Link	Action
Te Rito – Supervision is regular and responsive	Create a supervision resource repository for all existing ANZASW supervision PD on our website.
Awhi Rito – Supervision which elevates Te Ao Māori and Pasifika approaches	Deliver a webinar highlighting a particular kaupapa Māori or Pacific approach to supervision.
Awhi Rito – Supervisors have skills, knowledge and capabilities	Explore and scope the learning needs of supervisors.
Tūpuna- A sector which enables the purposes of social work supervision to be achieved	Develop a resource which provides a high-level overview of preferred supervision settings.