NZ Child Safety: Reporting Procedure
If a child is in immediate danger
Where possible take prompt action to prioritise the best interests of the child or young person to ensure they are safe.
Notify the NZ Police on 111 as soon as possible.
Notify Oranga Tamarki on 0508 326 459 as soon as possible.
Notify the Designated Person for Child Safety. This will enable internal child safety measures to be put in place. (Alternatively, If the incident occurs during a convention, please notify the Convention Coordinator or Convention Child Safe contact, who will notify the Designated Person for Child Safety).
When a child is not in immediate danger
Abuse or Suspected Abuse
Report directly to Oranga Tamarki on 0508 326 459 then
Notify the Designated Person/s for Child Safety who will ensure that child safety risks are assessed and appropriate actions taken
Alternatively,
Notify the Designated Person for Child Safety who will ensure prompt and appropriate actions are taken including reporting to relevant authorities and assessing child safety risks.
Raising a Concern about the wellbeing of a child, young person, parent or family.
Contact Oranga Tamariki
0508 326 459
Historical Child Abuse
(Victim is no longer under 18 years of age)
You are encouraged to Report to NZ Police.
Notify the Designated Person for Child Safety to ensure child safety risks are assessed and appropriate actions taken.
Raising a child safety issue or concern
Notify the Designated Person/s for Child Safety. They will assess child safety risks and take appropriate actions.
Reporting Concerning Behaviour or Conduct
Notify the Designated Person/s for Child Safety. They will assess child safety risks and take appropriate actions.
Fostering a Fellowship that is child safe, supportive and nurturing for everyone.
If you think a child is in immediate danger, contact:
New Zealand - Call (111)
Australia - Call (000)