Statement of Intent 2018-2022
Our Statement of Intent sets out the Ministry's intentions for the following four years.
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Eliminating the gender pay gap in the public service
The Government has committed to eliminating the gender pay gap within the public service, with substantial progress within this parliamentary term.
Something's got to change – Mothers and their babies
The Ministry for Women interviewed 40 mothers about being on a benefit and their experiences with social services. An accompanying literature review was also undertaken.
Māori and Pasifika women in trades
These wāhine know first-hand that there’s no such thing as men’s work.
Women in governance 2017
This document details actions to increase women's participation on state sector boards and committees and details women's participation as at 31 December 2017. It also includes the results of
Gender Pay Principles
The Gender Pay Principles will guide all government work on gender pay.
Parenthood and labour market outcomes
This research paper, Parenthood and labour market outcomes, is an initial exploration of what we can learn about the drivers of the gender pay gap in New Zealand from
Ministry for Women Stakeholder Surveys
Every year the Ministry carries out an external stakeholder survey.