We are dedicated to supporting any child in New Zealand whose wellbeing is at significant risk of harm now, or in the future.
We also work with young people who may have offended, or are likely to offend.
News
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Read our statement on the findings of the Auditor-General's inquiry into our procurement and contract management processes during 2024 and 2025.
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The Military Style Academy pilot has completed half of its community phase. Read our statement from Acting Deputy Chief Executive Iain Chapman on this milestone, and our practice opinion of 1 absconding event.
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We held 2 consultations on our Long-Term Insights Briefing for 2025. Submissions are now closed and we are preparing the final briefing using your feedback.
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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In 2024 our annual Caregiver Survey was run from 7 to 28 October, to better understand caregivers’ experiences and needs. Both whānau and non-whānau caregivers participated, sharing insights on their overall satisfaction, reasons for recommending (or not…
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The evaluation was conducted to provide insights on demand/resourcing, effectiveness, efficiency, and an understanding of caregivers’ experiences with the service.
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The report examines changes in the size and composition of the youth justice custody population (across residences, community homes, and other placement types) between July 2017 and June 2024. A forecast of custody numbers to June 2025 is also included.
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 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.
VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai: advocacy service for children in care
If you're a child or young person in care, VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai is an independent connection and advocacy service, separate from Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, and we're here to listen to you, support you, and be on your side. Part of what we also do is organise fun and engaging events for kids with care experience so you can connect with each other.
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.