We are dedicated to supporting any child in New Zealand whose wellbeing is at significant risk of harm.
We also work with young people who may have offended or are likely to offend.
News
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Every child deserves a safe, loving home. For Catherine Dalton, becoming an Oranga Tamariki caregiver was a way to make a difference for tamariki and rangatahi in care.
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Oranga Tamariki has released an independent evaluation report of the Military-Style Academy Pilot, which ran from July 2024 to July 2025.
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When Lindsay Yeo traded in his job in the education sector to work at Te Au rere a te Tonga youth justice residence in Palmerston North, he wasn’t sure what to expect.
Feedback and complaints
We're keen to hear about your experience with us. Do you have any ideas about how we can improve our service?
Research
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This report examines how often parents of children in care use methamphetamine and other substances. It also identifies current service needs and gaps for these children.
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This report on our 2024 survey findings explores what caregivers need to provide safe and stable care for children and young people.
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This analysis examines the drivers of the increase in reports of concern from the public in 2024. It also looks at what we might expect in the future.
VOYCE: Advocacy for children in care
If you're a child or young person in care, you can connect with VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai. This is an independent advocacy service separate from Oranga Tamariki who can listen to and support you, and be on your side
They also organise fun events for kids with care experience so you can connect with others.
Practice Centre
The Practice Centre is an online resource aimed primarily at Oranga Tamariki practitioners.
It contains policy, guidance and tools to help us in our work with tamariki and rangatahi and their whānau. The policies are our must-dos, and the guidance are our how-tos.
Eliminating family violence and sexual violence
Te Aorerekura is a national strategy to eliminate family violence and sexual violence. It aims to unify and drive government action.
Te Puna Aonui is the cross-agency group responsible for carrying out this work.
Social Worker recruitment
We're leading a new way of working to support tamariki who need care, creating a major shift in emphasis.
We have a number of social worker positions available now and invite dedicated and passionate social workers to play their part in helping change the way Aotearoa New Zealand protects tamariki.