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
We are available, accessible and connected to the community, with some discretion to change the way we deliver our services as alert levels change. 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 alert levels.
Reports of concern
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Reports of concern about children are received every day
Read about how we support whānauSocial worker assessments
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Children needing care
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Children will need our care
Out of the hundreds of calls and assessments
Read about family and whānau careStrategic partnership with Ngāti Kahungunu
Pinepine te Kura, a traditional Ngāti Kahungunu oriori (lullaby), is the foundation for the new Strategic Partnership Agreement signed between between Oranga Tamariki and Ngāti Kahungunu.
The new agreement is aimed at keeping tamariki with whānau and improving the wellbeing of whānau, hapū and iwi.
“We are exploring how resources and decision-making can be shared with whānau, hapū, iwi and communities to enable more localised and community-driven approaches," said Sir Wira Gardiner.
News
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Waitangi Tribunal Urgent Inquiry media statement
Oranga Tamariki acknowledges the Waitangi Tribunal Urgent Inquiry findings
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“Pinepine te Kura” at heart of new partnership
Pinepine te Kura, a traditional Ngāti Kahungunu oriori (lullaby), is the foundation for the new Strategic Partnership Agreement signed between between Oranga Tamariki and Ngāti Kahungunu.
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Rangatahi team up to champion care experiences
Ten rangatahi with diverse care and life experiences have been selected for the 2020-2022 Oranga Tamariki Youth Advisory Group.
Research
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Evidence Centre seminar: November 2020
This seminar featured Sarah Whitecombe-Dobbs presenting research about what works in the ongoing challenge of working with maltreating families.
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Evaluation of the Family Start Programme
A synthesis of process and impact evaluation findings.
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Pae Whakatupuranga I FFT-CG
In this formative evaluation the primary question is How well does Pae Whakatupuranga I FFT-CG (Functional Family Therapy -- Cross Generations) accommodate the cultural worldviews of Te Ao Māori and Tafa o le Pasefika?
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.