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.
COVID19 - our response
Under current Alert 3 restrictions in Auckland, our sites are closed but we're available to respond remotely or in-person as needed. 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 alert levels.
News
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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.
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Improving confidence to share information
A set of newly published reports demonstrate a need for the child protection and welfare sector to improve its confidence with using new legal provisions.
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Oranga Tamariki welcomes AYJC 2021 Online
The Australasian Youth Justice Conference 2021 is now an exclusively online conference, coming to a screen near you 16-18 November 2021.
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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Making sense of being in care, adopted or whāngai
There are many children in New Zealand raised by people other than their birth parents. This qualitative study and literature review explores the perspectives of children and young people and those who care for them.
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Accommodation options for rangatahi leaving care
Finding appropriate and stable accommodation for young people leaving care can be difficult. This literature review summarises what other jurisdictions are doing, and synthesises the strengths and challenges encountered.
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Evidence Centre seminar: October 2021
This virtual seminar featured two presentations on aspects of Health Services and Children.
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.