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.
Toro Atu ō Ringaringa - reach out your hands
Ngāti Toa Rangatira and Te Rūnanganui o te Āti Awa ki te Upoko o te Ika came together with Oranga Tamariki at Parliament, for the signing of a strategic partnership agreement.
The agreement marks the beginning of a sustainable and effective relationship with mana whenua, and a crossroad moment for tamariki and whānau.
Oranga Tamariki will now work closely with our iwi partners on the design, delivery and evaluation of services for their tamariki, rangatahi, mokopuna and whānau.
News
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Gráinne’s update - December 2020
Gráinne reflects on the year, the challenges and successes of Oranga Tamariki over this time, and what is on the horizon for 2021.
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Toro Atu ō Ringaringa - reach out your hands
Oranga Tamariki has signed its seventh Strategic Partnership Agreement with iwi - with Ngāti Toa Rangatira and Te Rūnanganui o Te Āti Awa ki te Upoko o te Ika.
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Prime Minister’s Oranga Tamariki Awards 2020
The achievements of twenty-seven care experienced young people were celebrated on December 2 at an awards ceremony and special afternoon tea with the Prime Minister.
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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Increasing victim and whānau attendance at Youth Justice FGCs
Insights and recommendations from a qualitative exploratory study to increase victim and whānau attendance at youth justice family group conferences (FGCs).
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Family violence and sexual violence: Evidence briefs
Two evidence briefs that support the Oranga Tamariki family violence and sexual violence work programme.
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.