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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Youth Week is a time to recognise and celebrate young people, their passions, and the contributions they make to the world around them as emerging leaders.
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Up to 10 young people at our youth justice residence Korowai Manaaki are taking part in the pilot Sports Academy. They'll be given a chance to push themselves in a 12-week programme based on sport, fitness and nutrition.
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Last month, we came together with community and iwi partners at Morero marae to celebrate the launch of the Taumarunui Whānau Ora Model of Care prototype.
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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If you’ve cared for a child whose parent or caregiver is in prison, we’d like to hear about your experience.
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Our next online seminar is on Thursday 21 May. The topic is youth justice in a changing international landscape: Trends, evidence and promising approaches.
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This research seminar discusses the reasons for substance use and how to respond. We focus on creating better support for children in care and their whānau.
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.
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.
Te Aorerekura: Strategy to eliminate family violence and sexual violence
Te Aorerekura is a national strategy. It aims to end family violence and sexual violence. To do so, action has been united across government to meet this goal.
We are a key agency and board member helping to lead this work.
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.