Oranga Tamariki — Ministry for Children
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Archived: 2026-04-23 14:59
Oranga Tamariki — Ministry for Children
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Kia
Manaaki
Our belief is that in the right environment, with the right people surrounding and nurturing them,
any child can and should flourish.
Worried about a child? Call 0508 326 459
Children's workers
Caregivers
Service providers
Feedback and complaints
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
All News
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.
1 April 2026
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.
16 March 2026
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.
10 March 2026
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?
GIve us feedback
Research
All research
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.
25 March 2026
Providers’ survey topline findings
We conducted an online survey in July and August 2025 to gather feedback from service providers who support our care and protection work.
27 February 2026
Improving wellbeing for disabled children and their whānau
This report is a review of the literature on services developed for disabled young people at risk of coming to our attention, either through care and protection or youth justice services.
13 February 2026
VOYCE: Advocacy for children in care
If you're a child or young person in care, you can connect with VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai. This is an independent advocacy service separate from Oranga Tamariki who can listen to and support you, and be on your side
They also organise fun events for kids with care experience so you can connect with others.
Chat to us - www.voyce.org.nz
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 are our how-tos.
Visit the Practice Centre
Te Aorerekura: Strategy to eliminate family violence and sexual violence
Te Aorerekura is a national strategy which aims to end family violence and sexual violence through unified government action.
Oranga Tamariki is a both a key agency and a member of the Interdepartmental Executive Board who lead the work to deliver Te Aorerekura.
More on Te Aorerekura, Te Puna Aonui and our role.
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.
Go to our careers site
Skip to main content
Kia
Manaaki
Our belief is that in the right environment, with the right people surrounding and nurturing them,
any child can and should flourish.
Worried about a child? Call 0508 326 459
Children's workers
Caregivers
Service providers
Feedback and complaints
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
All News
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.
1 April 2026
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.
16 March 2026
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.
10 March 2026
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?
GIve us feedback
Research
All research
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.
25 March 2026
Providers’ survey topline findings
We conducted an online survey in July and August 2025 to gather feedback from service providers who support our care and protection work.
27 February 2026
Improving wellbeing for disabled children and their whānau
This report is a review of the literature on services developed for disabled young people at risk of coming to our attention, either through care and protection or youth justice services.
13 February 2026
VOYCE: Advocacy for children in care
If you're a child or young person in care, you can connect with VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai. This is an independent advocacy service separate from Oranga Tamariki who can listen to and support you, and be on your side
They also organise fun events for kids with care experience so you can connect with others.
Chat to us - www.voyce.org.nz
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 are our how-tos.
Visit the Practice Centre
Te Aorerekura: Strategy to eliminate family violence and sexual violence
Te Aorerekura is a national strategy which aims to end family violence and sexual violence through unified government action.
Oranga Tamariki is a both a key agency and a member of the Interdepartmental Executive Board who lead the work to deliver Te Aorerekura.
More on Te Aorerekura, Te Puna Aonui and our role.
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.
Go to our careers site