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The Ministry of Women’s Affairs is the Government’s source of advice on issues relevant to advancing the well-being of women. This encompasses women having real choices and using their strengths to maximise social and economic success.
The Ministry’s main responsibilities are:
- Providing suitable women nominees for appointment to state sector boards and committees
- Policy advice on improving outcomes for women in New Zealand
- Providing support services to the Minister of Women’s Affairs
- Managing New Zealand’s international obligations in relation to the status of women
The Ministry was established in 1984. It is the smallest core government agency with a staff of just under 40.
What's New
Vacancies
Senior and Principal Policy Analysts – closes Monday 15 February 2010 READ MORE>>
Pānui December 2009
Pānui for this quarter is now available on our website. READ MORE>>
Global Gender Gap Index
New Zealand has maintained its fifth placing on the annual Global Gender Gap Index, a list compiled by the World Economic Forum to assess countries on how well they divide their resources and opportunities between their male and female populations.REad More>>
New research on why so few sexual violence cases result in prosecution
The Ministry of Women’s Affairs (MWA) released the research reports from a two year research programme aimed at improving outcomes for survivors of sexual violence. Read More>>
AnnuAl Report 2009
The Annual Report 2009 for the Ministry of Women's Affairs is now available. READ MORE>>
