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.
News
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Oranga Tamariki welcome Community Kairaranga in Whangārei
Riki Ngakoti was welcomed to Oranga Tamariki in Whangārei with a pōwhiri. Riki will be starting his new role as Community Kairaranga.
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Whiti ki te Ora
Based at Hoani Waititi marae, Whiti ki te Ora is a cultural programme supporting rangatahi to heal.
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Community-led contact centre goes live in Whakatāne
Enabling Communities is the centrepiece for the decentralising of Oranga Tamariki functions into the community.
Feedback and complaints
We're keen to hear about your experience with us. Do you have any ideas about how we can improve our service?
Research
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Results from the 2023 Caregiver Survey
This report outlines how well Oranga Tamariki is supporting caregivers using the results from the 2023 Oranga Tamariki Caregiver Survey.
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Orphan's Benefit/Unsupported Child's Benefit caregiver survey
A telephone survey of Orphan’s Benefit (OB) and Unsupported Child’s Benefit (UCB) caregivers was conducted to gain insight into the experiences of these caregivers and understand how Oranga Tamariki can support these caregivers in their important role.…
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Specialist Caregiving International Models
This Evidence Brief examines existing evidence to highlight the challenges, strengths, and limitations of different models of care for tamariki with high and complex needs in overseas jurisdictions.
Practice Centre
The Practice Centre is an online resource aimed primarily at Oranga Tamariki practitioners.
It contains policy, guidance and tools to help us in our work with tamariki and rangatahi and their whānau. The policies are our must-dos, and the guidance our how-tos.
Eliminating family violence and sexual violence
Te Aorerekura is a national strategy to eliminate family violence and sexual violence. It aims to unify and drive government action.
Te Puna Aonui is the cross-agency group responsible for carrying out this work.
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.
Social Worker recruitment
We're leading a new way of working to support tamariki 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 Aotearoa New Zealand protects tamariki.