from the inside
longtime Oranga Tamariki employee, who wishes to remain anonymous, explains why she could no longer work for the state child protection agency and says despite being well-funded, the money is not being used where it’s needed most.
I have spent more than half of my life working for the government, beginning with the Department of Social Welfare in 1980. I left Oranga Tamariki this year when I found I could no longer have my integrity as a social worker compromised by the organisation.
I have extensive experience and spent much of my career upskilling - I have worked as a social worker, a supervisor, a hospital practice leader and, after completing a post graduate degree, helped to roll out supervision training provided to supervisors.
Having spent so much time within the organisation, it was never just a job, but a part of my life.
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