Curative Collective

Curative has worked across a variety of kaupapa with young people at the heart.

For many of these projects, we’ve hosted co-design cohorts who have helped us understand what’s happening in communities. We’ve worked together to build beautiful ideas and responses together.

This has seen us host late-night making spaces with Unfold, take over the halls of parliament with The Hive, build a full arcade to prevent vaping harm with the Hā Collective, create a beautiful campaign from the seed of an idea with Te Kapa Manawa, and so much more. All of this mahi with young people co-designing ideas and solutions has shown us just how much power, strength, creativity, play and possibility can happen when we create the right space for taiohi voices to be heard.

So, we’ve decided that this is work that we need to continue. And, to do this, we’re looking to build a new ‘Curative Collective’ of youth co-designers.

If you’re aged 16-22, naturally curious, care about your community, and you’re full of creative ideas – then this could be a great learning opportunity for you.

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Applications close 7 December 11:59pm

Why should you apply?

• Become a skilled co-designer: Shape meaningful campaigns and projects for communities across Aotearoa
• Grow your skills: You’ll be fully supported to build valuable skills in co-design, social change and creative industries.
• Learn so many things: You’ll learn about processes for making and influencing change, the value and power of your own voice, and how to advocate with and for communities.
• Meet new people: Network and build new relationships with other aspiring change-makers from across the country
• Try new things: Experience new opportunities and see your ideas come to life
• And, get paid: You’ll receive a monthly koha, recognising your time, expertise and contributions.

Please apply if you are:

• Between 16 – 22 years of age
• From anywhere in Aotearoa
• Passionate about creativity
• Excited by to contributing to change
• Open to learning new things

Key Dates 

7 December 11.59pm
Applications close 

12 – 14 February 2026: Foundational Wānanga
All successful applicants must be available, and costs for travel and accommodation will be fully covered

February – November 2026: Monthly Learning Sessions
Online monthly meetings – approx 2 hours each.
Hosted on the last Wednesday of each month

Click here to apply