ASTRI is proud to invite young workers, those who work with and for youth, policy makers, employers, and unions to join a critical conversation around young people in our workforce!
Today's young workers are a crucial workforce as our population ages and labour shortages increase. Those entering and moving through working life today will shoulder more, not less, of the burden of keeping our economy and communities functioning. Yet, in the last few years we’ve seen skyrocketing youth employment challenges and policy changes that impact our young people.
In this event we bring together three expert panellists who work with and advocate for youth across key spaces: in organisations, non-profit and union spaces, and through research. Our panellists will discuss the realities of being a young worker in our current environment and set an agenda for what young workers need to see from our next government.
The panel will be followed by an opportunity to connect over light refreshments.
Registrations close 8 July 2026. Register here to save your spot!
Date: Wednesday 15 July 2026
Time: 4-6pm
Venue: AUT City Campus – Te Iringa Wave Room WG308, 2 Governor Fitzroy Pl, Auckland CBD
Caitlin Wilson (she/her)
Young Workers Resource Centre General Manager
Caitlin’s passion is in empowering rangatahi, developing future leaders, and advocating for decent work. Her mahi at YWRC combinines a decade in workers’ rights and her formal qualifications in education.
Kauri Tearaura (they/them)
Young Worker & OD (DEI) Leader
Kauri is a DEI and organisational development leader, youth advocate, and governance practitioner focused on fairer work, stronger institutions, and putting young worker’s voices at the centre of the ‘future of work’ kÅrero.
Tanya Ewertowska (she/her)
Lecturer in Employment Relations, AUT
Tanya’s research calls attention to young people's workplace and labour market experiences in Aotearoa New Zealand. As the BEL Faculty Early Career Educator of the Year, she brings that same care into classes built around her students.
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