Manatū Wāhine Ministry for Women is the Government’s principal advisor on improving the lives of wāhine women and kōtiro girls. 

Manatū Wāhine is a government policy agency. We do not have any role in community funding or scholarships. 

This is not a crisis website, but here are some key resources where you can get help now:

For enquiries

Our postal and street addresses are:

Manatū Wāhine Ministry for Women
PO Box 10 049
Level 9, Plan IT House
22 The Terrace
Wellington, 6011
New Zealand.

Tel: 04 915 7112

For all media requests, event enquiries, Plain Language Act queries or complaints, or enquires about this website, email communications@women.govt.nz.

For all general enquiries, email info@women.govt.nz or call 04 915 7112.

If you have an Official Information Act request, email info@women.govt.nz.

If you would like to join our database of women seeking a role on a public sector board or committee, our Nominations Service can help. Email boards@women.govt.nz or call 04 915 7112 to talk to our Nominations Service team.

Join our nominations database

Do you have the skills for a board position, or is this something you aspire to? Find out about building your governance career.

If you‘re ready to take on a governance role on a public sector board, please join our Nominations Service database.

Join our professional network: Connect on LinkedIn

Follow The Ministry’s LinkedIn page to see our latest resources and opportunities to further your governance career.