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.
Consultation - Supporting oranga for disabled people
We want to work with you on a future Oranga Tamariki Disability Strategy.
We want to work with disabled people who have lived experience of care and protection and/or youth justice services, and the people who support them.
One of our most important goals is to make services better for all disabled people we work with – that includes disabled tamariki, rangatahi, parents, caregivers and their whānau.
News
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Kai and kōrero, recognising FASD
A multi-agency team in Waikato are hoping to raise awareness, connectedness and increase information sharing around FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder).
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Oranga Tamariki welcomes Disability Advisory Group
Oranga Tamariki welcomes 6 members of its first ever Disability Advisory Group with a mihi whakatau.
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Bringing family experiences to practice
For National Social Workers’ Day we catch up with disability advocate, PhD candidate, and mother of four, Racheal Priestley as she talks about bringing her experience of raising three autistic children to her social work practice.
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 or family. The policies are our must-dos, and the guidance our how-tos.
Research
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Children arrested by Police in 2020-21
This report will help us to understand more about children who offend and opportunities for change.
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Evidence Centre Seminar: August 2022
This virtual seminar features EY Melbourne presenting insights and sharing learnings to date on the approach to business and workforce continuity, and COVID-19 support for children and families in other jurisdictions. An exploration of trends and response…
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Supporting children and families through COVID-19
This research provides insights into the trajectory of COVID-19 in the community and community recovery, including how other jurisdictions are continuing to respond to impacts of the pandemic.
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?
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 children or 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 New Zealand protects children.