Kate Stark
Mentor & Professional Development Coach providing Supervision for the New Zealand Healthcare Industry
Hi – I’m Kate Stark
Welcome to SuperVisioNZ, I’m glad you’re here!
As a nursing specialist with more than 36years industry experience, I am here to provide health practitioners of New Zealand with professional supervision and mentorship through one-on-one consultations, in person or remotely through online platforms.
My coaching style is professional, unbiased, independent, and most importantly confidential. Together, we can problem solve any issue that is causing you concern, identify areas for development, plan for career growth, and help you to develop a healthy balance between your work and home life so you can perform at your best.
WHAT IS MENTORING & HOW DOES IT WORK?
Professional mentoring is a relationship with another health professional, where the mentor provides leadership, guidance, support, clear advice and direction to a mentee, encouraging them along the way to be the best they can be, and to strive and achieve their goals.
Like professional supervision, mentorship enables a safe confidential space to explore your professional self in a reflective way within a mutually respectful relationship. As a mentor I aim to walk alongside you in a collegial manner, with an emphasis on supporting you to grow your confidence and professional expertise regardless of your area of practice.
I have a strong commitment to your best interests. I love seeing my clients learn and grow within a
framework that supports lifelong learning and curiosity, while responding to your professional needs.
WHAT IS SUPERVISION?
Supervision is a regular, ongoing relational practice that provides practitioners with protected time and a safe space for reflection: harnessing what goes well; unpacking challenges; developing professional goals; and recognising connections and strategies to resource and sustain self-care and care ethics. Fundamental to supervision is recognition that safe practice begins with self-awareness. Culturally safe supervision in Aotearoa includes the capacity to work in partnership with Māori, with awareness of te Tiriti o Waitangi, Māori health, (in)equities, and social justice.
CHOICE OF SUPERVISOR
It’s preferable that the supervisee chooses their supervisor, rather than being allocated someone through their workplace. A good match is when the supervisor has interest and experience in your area of work and can support you towards your goals in the coming year.
DOES SUPERVISION WORK?
There is increasing research about the benefits of supervision in health professionals’ practice. Findings include that supervision increases a sense of support and wellbeing, enables reflection on knowledge and practice, boosts morale and decreases absenteeism. Supervision works best when both the supervisor and the supervisee are willing to be curious and questioning about practice. This process unsettles taken-for-granted ideas of ‘this is the way we do things here’ and means we get outside of our comfort zone, with supportive companionship. Supervision isn’t the right fit or ‘fix’ for someone who for whatever reason is unable to be reflective in their work.
KATE STARK
Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care, rural and urban, Acute Care & PRIME.
Kate Stark is a professional development mentor for health professionals within New Zealand who are looking to break through their glass ceiling and excel both professionally and in life.
Now more than ever, the medical industry in New Zealand needs professionals who model resilience, determination, and vision during an environment of constant change. Through one-on-one supervision, Kate provides a personalised development experience designed to build your confidence and skills on the job while maintaining a healthy balanced lifestyle.