This module helps mentors guide their mentees through the crucial process of identifying their strengths and weaknesses. With practical strategies for self-reflection, seeking feedback, and leveraging personal strengths, this resource supports mentees in career planning, personal development, and building self-awareness. Perfect for anyone involved in mentoring students, volunteering, or looking to create positive social change in New Zealand.

Help your mentee navigate the big leap from high school to university with practical strategies on study habits, time management, social connection, financial responsibility, and self-care. A valuable read for mentors supporting students through academic and personal change in New Zealand.

Support your mentee in identifying their personal values and using them to make life and career decisions. This guide offers reflective exercises and real-life examples for shaping authentic, meaningful choices.

This guide equips mentors with proven strategies to help high school students build strong study habits. From setting goals and creating study schedules to active learning and self-care, it's designed to support academic success and long-term growth—ideal for mentors working with rangatahi in their final school years.

This resource guides mentors in supporting students to manage their time effectively as they adjust to university life. It includes prompts to discuss daily routines, prioritising tasks, using calendars or digital tools, and setting realistic expectations for workload. Mentors are encouraged to explore strategies with their mentees that help them stay organised and reduce stress during busy periods.

This module provides practical guidance for mentors to help students recognise common stress triggers and develop strategies to manage pressure. It includes conversation starters and suggestions around time pressure, exam stress, homesickness and self-care, as well as the importance of acknowledging when to ask for help.

This guide supports mentors to introduce key personal finance topics, including setting up a budget, managing weekly expenses, understanding banking tools, and planning for larger costs such as textbooks and travel. It also encourages mentees to reflect on spending habits and build confidence in making informed financial decisions.

This resource helps mentors highlight the value of getting involved beyond the classroom, including clubs, sport, volunteering or leadership opportunities. It explores how extracurriculars can support personal growth, build transferable skills and contribute to a well-rounded university experience, while also discussing how to maintain a healthy balance with study.

Mentors can use this resource to support mentees in developing a growth mindset by reframing mistakes as opportunities to learn and encouraging persistence in the face of challenges. The guide outlines practical ways to reinforce positive beliefs around effort, progress and capability, and includes discussion prompts tailored for those becoming university students.

This module encourages structured reflection on the high school journey. It helps mentors guide students through acknowledging their accomplishments, identifying challenges they have overcome, and setting intentions for their academic and personal development in the year ahead. The guide includes suggested questions and goal-setting frameworks to support these conversations and provide direction for what comes next.

Designed to support the transition from first to second year, this resource equips mentors to help students anticipate upcoming changes such as increased academic pressure, more independent learning, or shifts in social circles. It offers tips on how to reflect on lessons learned in Year 1 and begin planning for continued success in Year 2.

Show your mentee why networking is crucial for career and personal growth. Help them build strong, supportive, two-way relationships and uncover hidden opportunities across New Zealand's communities.

Give your mentee simple but powerful project management tools to tackle assignments, events, and other tasks confidently. From planning to execution, this guide helps them stay on track and succeed.

Help your mentee take their money skills to the next level. This guide covers smarter budgeting, saving for long-term goals, understanding debt, and making confident financial decisions during university. Build their financial independence now to set them up for future success.

University life brings challenges—assignments, deadlines, and unexpected setbacks. This guide helps mentees develop a positive mindset, adapt to change, and bounce back stronger from adversity. Equip them with strategies to stay motivated, optimistic, and focused on their goals.

Whether it’s a disagreement with a flatmate, group project tensions, or a tough discussion with a lecturer, difficult conversations are part of life. This guide offers practical strategies for handling them with confidence, respect, and clarity—turning discomfort into growth opportunities.

Many students juggle part-time work and study, and finding the right balance can be tricky. This guide offers tips to manage workloads, set boundaries, and use time effectively so mentees can excel in both their studies and their job.

Networking doesn’t stop at campus. This guide encourages mentees to connect with people in their industry, community, and beyond—opening doors to internships, collaborations, and future career opportunities.

Explore how mentors can help mentees build emotional intelligence for better relationships, leadership, stress management, and personal success. Packed with practical tips for fostering empathy, self-awareness, and emotional regulation.

Encourage your mentee to look back on what they’ve learned this year—both in and outside the classroom. This module includes reflection questions to assess their growth, celebrate achievements, and refine their plans heading into the next stage of university.

After a busy year, rest and recovery are essential. This guide reminds mentees to recharge during the holiday break, make time for hobbies, and nurture their wellbeing so they return for study energised and ready to thrive.

Guide your mentee on how to make a strong professional impression from day one of their work experience. Includes practical tips for reliability, teamwork, and positive communication.

Encourage your mentee to join university clubs to gain confidence, build skills, and grow networks. A great way to help them settle into university life.

University is the perfect time to practice self-reliance. This guide helps mentees take ownership of their studies, problem-solve without constant direction, and make confident decisions—skills that will serve them well in their career and personal life.

As study and life grow more demanding, so do the challenges students face. This guide helps mentees approach complex problems with clear thinking, make informed decisions under pressure, and build the resilience needed to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.

The halfway point is the perfect time to pause and take stock. This guide helps mentees reflect on their achievements so far, identify areas for growth, and set clear goals for the months ahead—keeping them focused, motivated, and on course for success.

Leadership experience is a powerful confidence builder. This guide shows mentees how to find and step into leadership roles—whether in student clubs, volunteer work, or class projects—to grow their influence and skills.

Take financial skills to the next level. This guide covers smart investing basics, long-term financial planning, and strategies for building wealth—helping mentees prepare for life after graduation with confidence.

Setbacks are part of the journey. This guide helps mentees reframe failure as a learning opportunity, develop coping strategies, and bounce back stronger—turning obstacles into stepping stones toward success.

Remind your mentee that rest is productive too! This guide helps them use holidays for self-care, reflection, creativity, and planning the year ahead.

Strong networks open doors. This guide shows mentees how to build and maintain positive relationships with peers, lecturers, and industry contacts—creating a support system that lasts beyond university.

Strong academic results can open doors. This guide shows mentees how to improve grades, strengthen research skills, and position themselves for postgraduate study or employment.

Personal branding is key in today’s job market. This guide helps mentees define their strengths, communicate their value, and present themselves confidently to employers.

Graduate life brings new financial responsibilities. This guide covers advanced financial planning, smart investing, and strategies to build long-term financial security.

Networks create opportunities. Students learn how to deepen professional relationships, maintain connections, and use networking as a powerful career tool.

As students prepare to step into the world, this guide encourages self-confidence, resilience, and decision-making—skills they’ll rely on after university.

Help mentees prepare for graduate roles and internships. This guide offers practical advice on CVs, applications, interviews, and making the most of job opportunities.

Whether aiming for work, postgraduate study, or new ventures, this guide provides tools to plan for the future with confidence and purpose.