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From around the world to Central Otago
The office is made up of 19 kaimahi, including 10 social workers, from places as far afield as England, Wales, Philippines, Romania, Zimbabwe, Samoa, and right here in Aotearoa.
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Access to our research and data
How to apply for research access from the Research and Data Access Committee (RADA).
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RADA form
Pdf, 204 KB
Research and Data Access Committee: Application and review form.
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Review of child protection policies research
We reviewed studies on child protection policies in a variety of settings. We identify what may enable or prevent staff to follow these, and what helps policies to work well.
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Mental health study for children and young people in care
We're working with the University of Canterbury on a study to learn more about the mental health needs of children and young people in care.
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DKP Recommendation 12 literature scan
Pdf, 474 KB
A literature scan to ascertain the characteristics of effective Child Protection Policies.
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Performance Measures for Ministerial Priorities
In August 2024, the Minister for Children identified 4 key priorities for Oranga Tamariki. They ensure we focus on our core purpose.
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Ministerial priorities performance report - Quarter 1 for 2025 to 2026
Pdf, 311 KB
This report describes our progress against government and Minister priorities during quarter 1 of the 2025/26 financial year.
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Performance Report for Quarter 1, 2025 to 2026
Pdf, 451 KB
This performance report describes progress we made during quarter 1 of the 2025/26 financial year.
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December 2025 progress report sent to the OPC
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Privacy compliance project quarterly report – October to December 2025
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October 2025 progress dashboard sent to the OPC
Pdf, 250 KB
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Family Values: Meet the 4 Brothers Working for Oranga Tamariki
They say you should never do business with family, but 4 brothers working together at Oranga Tamariki reject that expression.
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Supporting young women through puberty and change
Living in an Oranga Tamariki house in Northland, Aroha* hadn’t had anybody talk to her about a period and what it was. So when it arrived, she felt scared and alone.
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Our leadership
Our executive leadership team, Te Riu, and wider leadership members oversee the Ministry's strategic direction.
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Media statement: Experiences of Care in Aotearoa 2024-25 report
Read our statement from Chief Social Worker Nicolette Dickson on the Aroturuki Tamariki–Independent Children’s Monitor Experiences of Care in Aotearoa annual report 2024-2025.
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Next steps on Military-Style Academy Programmes
Oranga Tamariki is preparing a second MSA programme, with a confirmed start date of 9 March 2026.
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New approach to commissioning services for children and young people
This paper updates Cabinet on our new commissioning approach for services for children and young people.
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The Commissioning and Investment Plan July 2025
Pdf, 2.1 MB
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The Commissioning and Investment Plan 1 October 2025
Pdf, 2.9 MB
A revised Plan (1 October 2025), informed by feedback, was presented to Cabinet on 13 October 2025.
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The Commissioning and Investment Plan 1 December 2025
Pdf, 2.9 MB
A draft plan (July 2025) was presented to external partners and providers at hui held across Aotearoa New Zealand from May to August 2025.