Guidance
Advertising for caregivers
This guidance helps us develop appropriate advertisements to attract caregivers, and sets out the process.When to use advertising
The caregiver advertising policy states that advertising should be conducted for general caregiver recruitment only.
How to advertise for caregivers
1 Complete a request form
Fill in the communications request form on Te Pae.
Once completed, give it to the appropriate manager for their approval.
Policy: Caregiver advertising — approval of advertisements
The manager then emails the completed brief to the Communications team.
2 Create the content
The Communications team provides the following information to the manager for approval:
- suggested advertisement content, based on the brief
- suggested advertisement timings
- suggested advertisement locations
- pricing quotes.
3 Get approval and provide confirmation
Once the content has been approved by the manager, the Communications team publishes the advertisement.
A confirmation email is sent to both the manager and the person who requested the advertisement.
4 Manage enquiries
Enquiries should be received by the caregiver enquiries team.
If enquiries come in through the site and social workers, these enquiries should be directed to the caregiver enquiries team.
5 Monitor responses and report on results
The Communications teram monitors the advertising response rates and shares fortnightly reports on the impacts and results.
The caregiver support manager monitors enquiries at a site level.
The central caregiver enquiries team measures direct enquiries.
Advertising options
The Communications team provides suggested advertisement options based on the completed advertisement request brief.
Online
Online is the preferred advertising channel because it can:
- be highly targeted to ensure we reach the right people
- link potential applicants directly to a relevant webpage for more information
- be published faster and results can be measured.
Places we can advertise include (but are not limited to) Facebook, Neighbourly and Seek.
The caregiver advertising policy prohibits advertising that includes any details of specific tamariki or advertising in places inconsistent with the wellbeing and mana of tamariki. Examples of places we should avoid include those associated with:
- the trading of goods and services, such as Trade Me
- harmful behaviour, such as alcohol use or gambling
- overtly political positions.
Advertising is appropriate in a range of print media, such as community or national newspapers.
Existing networks
Consider existing networks that Oranga Tamariki has in the region. This includes (but is not limited to) community groups, local providers and churches. These groups often have their own networks that can assist in appropriate recruitment. Be mindful about public perception when working with these networks.
Contact for more information
The Communications team can help with any questions.
Email: comms_managers@ot.govt.nz