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 careToro 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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Partnership evolution for whānau in Te Hiku
A vision for all tamariki to be in the safe care of their whānau, hapū and iwi is at the heart of a Strategic Partnership Agreement signed with Te Kahu Oranga Whānau in Kaitaia.
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Welcoming Sir Wira Gardiner
Sir Wira Gardiner starts the role of acting Secretary for Children and Chief Executive of Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children.
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Backing young people to succeed on bail
Breaching bail conditions can have serious consequences for a young person, so the Youth Justice team is increasing its support to help young people successfully complete bail.
Research
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Māori centred social work practice
An evidence brief designed to look specifically at Māori centred theory and practice and approaches to child and family welfare assessments.
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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).
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.