We are dedicated to supporting any child in New Zealand whose wellbeing is at significant risk of harm.
We also work with young people who may have offended or are likely to offend.
News
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From the Frontline: Faausu Haiaga
In this week’s From the Frontline video, we interview Faausu Haiaga, a proud social worker in the care team at Manurewa.
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From the Frontline: David and Rosie
In this week’s From the Frontline video, we interview respite caregivers David and Rosie.
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From the Frontline: Kelly Maipi
In this week’s From the Frontline video, we interview Kelly Maipi, a passionate leader at Korowai Manaaki Youth Justice Residence.
Feedback and complaints
We are keen to hear about your experience with us. Do you have ideas on how we can improve our service?
Research
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2025 Caregiver survey report
Each year, we undertake the Caregiver Satisfaction Survey to understand caregivers’ experiences and identify where support is working well and where improvements are needed.
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International youth justice trends and approaches seminar
The topic of this seminar is youth justice in a changing international landscape: Trends, evidence and promising approaches.
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Help us to evaluate the Multi-agency Hub
If you’ve cared for a child whose parent or caregiver is in prison, we’d like to hear about your experience.
Online resource for practitioners
The Practice Centre is an online resource aimed primarily at Oranga Tamariki practitioners.
It details what we must do, how to do it and more to help guide and support our work with children, young people and their families.
Ending family violence and sexual violence
Te Aorerekura is a national strategy. It aims to end family violence and sexual violence through united action across government.
We are a key agency and board member helping to lead this work.
Advocacy for children in care
If you are a child or young person in care, you can connect with VOYCE. They are an independent advocacy service separate from Oranga Tamariki who can support you and be on your side
They also organise events for kids with care experience to connect.
Social worker recruitment
We're leading a new way of working to support tamariki and rangatahi who need care.
We have social worker positions available now. We invite dedicated and passionate social workers to apply to play a part in changing the way Aotearoa New Zealand protects tamariki.