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Children’s Commissioner Act 2022

Children’s Commissioner

17: Duties of Commissioner

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"The Commissioner's jobs are to help and support Māori children and young people."

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The Commissioner has some important jobs to do. They need to build relationships with different groups, like Māori organisations and community organisations. They must focus on what is best for Māori children and young people, and make sure they are involved in decision-making.

The Commissioner also needs to set priorities and work programmes to help Māori children and young people. They have to think about the Children's Convention, as required by section 5(a), when doing their job.

The Commissioner's jobs include what is said in sections 49 to 52 of the Crown Entities Act 2004. They must also follow section 58 of the Crown Entities Act 2004 when working with the Minister.

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Part 2Children’s Commissioner

17Duties of Commissioner

  1. The duties of the Commissioner are to—

  2. build and maintain relationships with hapū, iwi, Māori organisations, organisations representing children’s and young people’s issues, youth-led organisations, community organisations, departments, and other agencies, including by—
    1. having a strong focus on the rights, interests, and well-being of Māori children and young people within the context of their whānau, hapū, and iwi:
      1. promoting Māori participation and leadership, and te ao Māori approaches, in the performance of their functions, as appropriate:
      2. set strategic priorities and work programmes that support improved outcomes for Māori children and young people within the context of their whānau, hapū, and iwi:
        1. have regard to the Children’s Convention as required by section 5(a).

          1. The duties set out in subsection (1)—

          2. apply in addition to the duties of the Commissioner set out in sections 49 to 52 of the Crown Entities Act 2004; and
            1. are duties owed to the Minister for the purposes of section 58 of the Crown Entities Act 2004.

              Notes
              • Section 17 heading: amended, on , by section 24 of the Oversight of Oranga Tamariki System Legislation Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 34).
              • Section 17(1): amended, on , by section 24 of the Oversight of Oranga Tamariki System Legislation Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 34).
              • Section 17(1)(a)(ii): amended, on , by section 24 of the Oversight of Oranga Tamariki System Legislation Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 34).
              • Section 17(2)(a): amended, on , by section 24 of the Oversight of Oranga Tamariki System Legislation Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 34).
              • Section 17(2)(b): amended, on , by section 24 of the Oversight of Oranga Tamariki System Legislation Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 34).