Mediation & Restorative Practices
What is a mediator or facilitator?
"Takawaenga" (te reo Māori) – mediator, intermediary, or go-between.
A mediator or facilitator is impartial, neutral and non-directive, and assists participants to explore their issues and agree outcomes.
How Sarah can assist as a mediator or facilitator?
Sarah has a passion for empowering people to explore their problems and create outcomes
Sarah conducts mediation and restorative facilitation in a professional, respectful, fair, and impartial manner. She actively and sensitively assists participants to explore their issues and agree outcomes.
As well as being a mediator and facilitator, Sarah is also an experienced employment lawyer. This means she understands the legal and practical context of workplace issues, as well as the needs and interests of parties.
Sarah is a learner of Te Reo Māori and welcomes the inclusion of Te Reo and tikanga Māori in mediation or facilitated discussions.
Based in Wellington and Whangārei, Sarah can assist either in person or virtually, through zoom.
Sarah holds an LLB and BA. She undertook mediation training through the New Zealand Law Society (2012) and the Resolution Institute (2017), and is an Accredited Mediator and Professional Member of the Resolution Institute. Sarah has also undertaken training in restorative facilitation (2022, 2023) with international experts Haley Farrar and Sarah Roth Shank. Sarah also provides dispute resolution services through FairWay Resolution.
Sarah participates in ongoing education in mediation and restorative practices and is actively involved in dispute resolution peer support networks. Sarah is currently training to become an Accredited Restorative Justice Facilitator in the criminal justice system.