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.
Eliminating family violence and sexual violence
Oranga Tamariki is one of 10 agencies of the Joint Venture for eliminating family violence and sexual violence. You can find out more information on the Joint Venture website.
Strategic partnership with Ngāti Kahungunu
Pinepine te Kura, a traditional Ngāti Kahungunu oriori (lullaby), is the foundation for the new Strategic Partnership Agreement signed between between Oranga Tamariki and Ngāti Kahungunu.
The new agreement is aimed at keeping tamariki with whānau and improving the wellbeing of whānau, hapū and iwi.
“We are exploring how resources and decision-making can be shared with whānau, hapū, iwi and communities to enable more localised and community-driven approaches," said Sir Wira Gardiner.
News
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Caregivers asked to have their say
Caregivers getting Orphan's Benefit (OB) or Unsupported Child's Benefit (UCB) are being asked how they could be better helped to look after the children or young people in their care.
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Te Mātātaki 2021 report released
Oranga Tamariki presents the results of New Zealand’s first national survey of tamariki and rangatahi in care.
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Waitangi Tribunal Urgent Inquiry media statement
Oranga Tamariki acknowledges the Waitangi Tribunal Urgent Inquiry findings
Research
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Engagement Survey with Partners Providing Social Services
The 2020 survey results and the Oranga Tamariki response to findings.
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Te Mātātaki 2021
This report presents findings from Te Tohu o te Ora, the first national survey of tamariki and rangatahi in care.
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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.
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.