| Agency | Required to have a child protection policy | Has a child protection policy | Is publicly available | Policy last reviewed | Policy next reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Oranga Tamariki |
Yes | Yes | Yes | November 2020 | Not advised |
| Department of Corrections | No | Yes | Yes | June 2021 | Currently under review |
| Ministry of Social Development | Yes | Yes | Yes | May 2023 | May 2026 |
| Ministry of Education | Yes | Yes | Yes | November 2019 | Currently under review |
| Education Review Office | No | No | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| New Zealand Police30 | Yes | Yes | Yes | June 2019 | Currently under review (due for update by mid-year) |
| Ministry of Health / Te Whatu Ora | Yes | Yes | Yes | February 2017 (MOH)31 | An overarching national child rotection olicy for all health agencies is in develoment |
| Ministry of Justice | Yes | Yes | Yes | August 2015 | Not advised |
30 In addition to the overarching child protection policy required under the Children’s Act, Police advised it has a range of other child protection policies in place to support compliance and best practice.
31 District Health Boards were previously required to have a child protection policy. With the restructure to form Health NZ – Te Whatu Ora, a decision was made to create a national policy for all health agencies. The date of last review refers to when the Ministry of Health last reviewed its child protection policy.