We support children and whānau to heal from past trauma, reconnect with each other, and create a positive future
Kō ngā pou i whiria – Our vision
Tāmatatia, Tiakina
Tamariki mokopuna and whānau will have their safety and wellbeing restored and preserved for future generations.
Kō ngā pou i mārama – Our mission
Kahukura
Transformative support for tamariki mokopuna (aged 5-12) and their whānau.
We provide specialised support that reduces life stressors, builds responsive relationships, strengthens self-regulation, and develops the brain’s core executive skills.
We focus on tamariki mokopuna and whānau who face persistent adversity, have experienced cumulative harm, and as a result, have complex needs and require intensive support.
Tiaho mai i roto - Our services
Stand Tū Māia is a leading provider of trauma-informed, bi-cultural social services for tamariki mokopuna and whānau facing complex challenges. We offer a specialist alternative to state care, tailored to individual needs and focussed on healing and resilience.
Our services include:
Kahukura Aroha – Intensive home-based family support
Kahukura Ora – Specialist trauma treatment
Kahukura Whānau – Family therapy
Te Hunga Tauwhiro i te Kura – Social Workers in Schools
Kaimahi Taiohi - Youth Workers In Schools
Mana Ake – School mental health support
Kidzacool Adventures – Respite for grandparents & caregivers
Service availability varies by region – see our Referral Page for details.
Our guiding principles:
We never walk away from a child in fear.
Aroha, compassion, and kindness drive change.
We listen and act on the voices of tamariki mokopuna and whānau.
We trust in children and build strong, resilient families.
Mārama mai i roto - Our impact
We work with courage, compassion, and innovation to transform the lives of tamariki mokopuna and whānau living with complex trauma. Every day, we witness the strength of children and caregivers as they heal, grow, and reconnect.
Between 2013 and 2025:
More than 34,000 tamariki mokopuna supported
More than 12,500 whānau engaged
Our outcomes include:
Increased relationship health, self-regulation, and self-efficacy
Trauma recovery and stronger identity and belonging
Greater child safety and family stability
Reduced violence and anti-social behaviour
Improved mental health, school attendance, and life skills
How we achieve impact:
We take an integrated approach combining Te Ao Māori wisdom, Multisystemic Therapy, neuroscience, and evidence-based therapies
We use a bicultural assessment and outcomes framework with measurable indicators
We have strong clinical governance and data integrity systems
We honour the courage of those we serve and remain committed to walking alongside every child and family who chooses to enter our service
Get involved
At Stand Tū Māia, we’re always looking for people who share our vision and values.
If you're a registered social worker, psychologist, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, or teacher, or simply passionate about making a difference in children’s lives, we invite you to explore a career with us and work from one of our many locations across Aotearoa.
Check out our Vacancies Page to see current opportunities.
Not looking for a career change? You can still help transform lives by donating to support our work with tamariki mokopuna and whānau living with complex trauma.
Together, we can restore hope, build resilience, and create lasting change.