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.
Consultation - Residential Care and Other Matters Amendment Bill
Our vision is to shift our larger Oranga Tamariki residences towards smaller more family-like homes. We are considering what amendments to the Act may be needed to support those shifts.
We'd love to hear from you if you have thoughts on the proposed changes or issues we're considering.
News
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‘Mark of excellence’ – Award nominations open now
Hear from Chief Social Worker Peter Whitcombe about the 2022 Prime Minister’s Oranga Tamariki Awards.
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Adoption law reform engagement opens
The public are being asked to have their say on options for reform of Aotearoa New Zealand’s adoption laws.
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Awards support Oliver’s photography dream
Oliver Stewart, 2021 Prime Minister’s Oranga Tamariki Award recipient and aspiring photographer, wants to use his experiences to help others.
COVID-19 - our response
Under the new COVID-19 Protection Framework ‘traffic light’ system, all sites are open with some health and safety requirements. You can also 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 traffic light settings.
Nominate for the Prime Minister's Oranga Tamariki Awards
The Prime Minister’s Oranga Tamariki Awards recognise and celebrate care-experienced young people. Find more information about nominating an eligible young person, what the award involves, and how to make a great nomination.
Research
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Prevalence of Harm to Children and Protective Factors
This analysis presents what we can know about harm to children and young people in New Zealand, as well as protective factors, through a data driven lens. It pulls together information on harm and protective factors from a number of sources, including...
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Youth19 Rangatahi Smart Survey reports
Six reports have been produced from the Adolescent Health Research Group’s Youth19 Rangatahi Smart Survey. The reports compare outcomes between students who reported involvement with Oranga Tamariki and those who did not.
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Intensive Response Developmental Evaluation
The Intensive Response initiative is being carried out by Oranga Tamariki in collaboration with partners in several communities. Intensive Response supports iwi, Māori partners, and communities to work together with whānau to achieve the shared purpose of…
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 or 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 New Zealand protects children.