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.
COVID-19 - our response
Under the new COVID-19 Protection Framework ‘traffic light’ system, all sites are open with some health and safety requirements. You can also contact us on 0508 326 459 or email contact@ot.govt.nz if you have a report of concern or any questions. Our focus remains to keep at-risk tamariki safe and support whānau and communities. The Practice Centre has more information about the implications for practice at current traffic light settings.
News
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Q&A with a community social worker
Rita Greaves is a community social worker at Waitomo Papakainga in Te Hiku, the Far North.
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Oranga Tamariki welcomes new Chief Advisor Disability
Oranga Tamariki welcomes Claudia Boyles as the new Chief Advisor Disability for the Ministry.
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Isaiah Apiata - Young Leader of the Year in Te Hāpai Hāpori Spirit of Service Awards
Youth Justice and Ngāpuhi rangatira, Isaiah Apiata, has been named Young Leader of the Year in Te Hāpai Hāpori Spirit of Service Awards for his contribution to social services, Māori-Crown relations, and the revitalisation of Māori culture.
Eliminating family violence and sexual violence
Oranga Tamariki is one of 10 agencies of the Joint Venture for eliminating family violence and sexual violence. You can find out more information on the Joint Venture website.
Partnered Care
The new Partnered Care webpage on the Oranga Tamariki website is now live. This page contains information on the Partnered Care changes, which came into effect from 1 July 2021. The Engaging Care Partners programme team have engaged and worked extensively within Oranga Tamariki and with 60 care partners in the sector to design new working arrangements for Partnered Care that are aligned to the Care Standards and Section 7AA.
Research
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Evidence Centre seminar: October 2021
This virtual seminar featured two presentations on aspects of Health Services and Children.
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A regional whānau-centred social sector: case study
Manaaki Tairāwhiti is an Iwi-led partnership changing the way that social services work together across Tairāwhiti. This case study sets out Manaaki Tairāwhiti’s journey, success factors and direction of travel as an example of local social service leader…
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Evidence Centre seminar: December 2021
This virtual seminar featured Professor Cameron Grant, a paediatrician at Starship hospital, presenting on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and our response to it, on children’s health and wellbeing.
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.
Compliments, complaints and suggestions
We're keen to hear about your experience with us. Do you have any ideas about how we can improve our service?
Social Worker recruitment
We're leading a new way of working to support children 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 New Zealand protects children.