MORE ABOUT US
Vision - Matakite
That every person has opportunities to show (through experiences), know (through reflection) and grow (through integration and continuation) their true potential in life.
Mission - Aronga
To provide quality learning opportunities and positive interactions with the outdoor environment that will inspire and empower others to reach their full potential in life.
Values - Tikanga
Organisational Values: Safety, Teamwork, Encouragement, Enthusiasm, Respect, Service “S.T.E.E.R.S,”directs & guides all STW decisions & tells others how STW will interact with those they serve.
STW PURPOSE
Search The Way has been set up as a ministry of encouragement to help others discover more about who they are and what their purpose in life is. We haven't met anyone yet who isn't great at something! We want people to be inspired to start seeking far horizons and support them to step out and achieve set goals.
OUR TEAM
STW is an organisation that seeks to establish whanaungatanga - a deep sense of family connection. This means that we treat all people involved with our programmes, whether participants, supporters or staff, as if they were part of our own extended family.
JUSTIN BLACKLOCK
Director
Justin has been actively involved in designing, managing and running programmes that enhance people’s personal and social development for three decades now and holds several tertiary qualifications in outdoor instruction, outdoor first aid, and in the education and training fields. He loves administering and delivering Personal Development Programmes for STW participants and any opportunity to get out in the hills tramping, hunting or fishing.
STW CODES OF PRACTICE
Search The Way after a process of consultation with its stakeholders, has adopted the following Codes of agreed principles.
Management, staff, volunteers and contractors at Search The Way are required to abide by this Code.
Search The Way’s Client Service Charter provides an outline of the level of service individuals can expect when accessing Search The Way’s services.
All STW Outdoor Activities follow the Outdoor Safety Code.
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION
ACTIVITY MINIMUM IMPACT CODES
STW as an organisation is committed to following at all times the following DOC Activity Minimum Impact Codes: Leave No Trace, Camping Care - Activity Minimal Impact Code, Disposal of Human Waste where no toilets provided - Activity Minimum Impact Code, Feminine Hygiene in the backcountry - Activity Minimum Impact Code, Photography Care Code - Activity Minimum Impact Code
STW as an organisation is committed to following the guidelines outlined in the Outdoor Access Code
When STW activities are near bodies of water it abides by the NZ Water Care and Safety Codes.
STW is committed to following the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) protocols for preventing the spread of freshwater pests.
If STW uses any NZOIA Qualified Instructors they have agreed to abide at all times by the NZOIA Code of Ethical Practice for Outdoor Professionals.
NZ REGISTER OF RECREATIONAL PROFESSIONALS
(NZRRP) CODE OF ETHICAL PRACTICE FOR
RECREATIONAL PROFESSIONALS
STW Lead Instructor Justin Blacklock is listed on the NZ Register of Recreational Professionals and abides at all times by the NZRRP Code of Ethical Practice for Recreational Professionals.
Search The Way Ltd is a member organisation of Ara Taiohi and adheres to the Code of Ethics for Youth Work in Aotearoa NZ.
