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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Discover the Ōtautahi’s Fast Track tepu - a group of government agencies and community workers who can turn tables for local rangatahi.
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In June 2025, we welcomed the new members of our fourth Youth Advisory Group (YAG) with a mihi whakatau and morning tea at the Oranga Tamariki National Office in Wellington.
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Staff and students at Epuni Care and Protection Residence celebrate Matariki and the end of another school term at a Kudos event.
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 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.
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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 study explores the Family Group Conference (FGC) process. It is focused on the experiences of victims of youth crime and key stakeholders involved.
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.
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.
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.