By RNZ
Grainne Moss has confirmed Oranga Tamariki deputy chief executive Hoani Lambert has resigned, but she herself is not stepping down.
Moss has been speaking to media after appearing before the Waitangi Tribunal as chief executive of Oranga Tamariki.
Asked how she justifies keeping her job, Moss says she believes she has the full confidence of her team.
She says she's looking forward to continuing the work of Oranga Tamariki.