We're a Ministry dedicated to supporting any child in Aotearoa 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.
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Vision and values
Our vision is to ensure all tamariki in Aotearoa New Zealand are in loving whānau and communities where oranga tamariki can be upheld.
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Our work
We work to ensure that the voices of tamariki and rangatahi, whānau, hapū and iwi, caregivers, Māori organisations and NGO partners are heard as we co-design a new way of doing things.
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Performance and monitoring
Publications we produce to report on our progress as well as independent monitoring and reviews about us
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Corporate reports
Our corporate documents, including Annual Reports, Statements of Intent and our Chief Executive's expenses.
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Information releases
Information considered to be of public interest, consultations, Cabinet papers and our responses to OIA requests.
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Research
The Social Impact and Research team produces research evaluation, analytics and insights about tamariki, rangatahi, their whānau and the work of Oranga Tamariki. We run regular seminars to share this information. You can request access to do your own rese…
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Careers at Oranga Tamariki
Our aim is that all tamariki are in loving whānau and communities where their ongoing wellbeing can be achieved. Working here, you'll be part of an organisation that’s committed to achieving transformational change for children in care.
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News
News, stories, and updates about Oranga Tamariki and our partners.
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Contact us
If you're worried about a child and want to make a referral or report of concern, call us on freephone: 0508 326 459
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Our senior leaders: Te Riu
The Oranga Tamariki senior leadership team, Te Riu, oversees the Ministry's strategic direction.