Auckland and parts of Waikato are at Alert Level 3. The rest of New Zealand is at Alert Level 2. Please read the guidance.

COVID-19: implications for our practice

Page URL: https://practice.orangatamariki.govt.nz/
Printed: 25/10/2021
Printed pages may be out of date. Please check this information is current before using it in your practice.

Kia ora. Welcome to the Practice Centre

A resource for Oranga Tamariki practitioners for must-dos, how-tos and guidance in their work with tamariki and their whānau or family.

Updates

Finances and wills for tamariki and rangatahi in care or custody

Updated 12 October 2021
This updated guidance regarding finances and wills for tamariki and rangatahi has been moved across from the previous practice centre.

Explaining rights and entitlements to tamariki and rangatahi

Updated 11 October 2021
Updated guidance has been added regarding name changes and marriages when tamariki and rangatahi are in the care or custody of the chief executive.

Specialist child interviews

Updated 11 October 2021
Updated guidance about interviews conducted as part of an investigation when te tamaiti may have been the victim of abuse or witnessed an incident that may constitute a criminal offence.

Quick links

Practice Framework

COVID-19: implications for our practice

Auckland and parts of Waikato are at Alert Level 3. The rest of New Zealand is at Alert Level 2. Please read the guidance.
Transitions

Practice for working effectively with Māori

Respecting the concepts of mana tamaiti, whakapapa and whanaungatanga in our practice.
Children in care

Working with Pacific peoples: Va'aifetū

Integrating Pacific cultures into practice for best outcomes for children of Pacific descent.
Intake processes

National contact centre – quick links

Easy-access information for NCC kaimahi.
Youth Justice

Youth justice – quick links

Easy-access information for youth justice kaimahi.
Caregivers

Caregivers

Assessing, supporting and reviewing our caregivers.
Interventions

Care standards

What tamariki and caregivers can expect while tamariki are in care.
Assessment and planning

Assessment and planning

How to conduct assessments and make plans.

External resources

Our Māori cultural framework
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See and engage tamariki

“I see my social worker and she listens to me – not just adults…and when things get hard, she’s there to help me.”

Learn about this practice standard