2017 Summit
The Women in Public Sector Summit 2017 took place on Wednesday, 12 April at TSB Arena in Wellington. The Summit was an opportunity to bring women in the public sector together to provide professional development that:
- enable women to unleash their full potential
- encourage a 'whole of self' approach to the work environment
- promote diversity and inclusion across the public sector
- life engagement among women
- provide pratical tips and tools to hepp women build, navigate and accelerate their careers in government.
The Summit saw a diverse range of people come together for one day only to gain insight in navigating their aspirations, potential and identify influences involved in fulfilling their career ambitions.
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8.00am | Registrations open - arrival tea and coffee | ||
9.00am | Introduction / Karakia | ||
9.10am | Welcome Opening Address Hon. Paula Bennett, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of State Services, Minister for Women |
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9.25am | Keynote: Lisa King, Founder, Eat My Lunch | ||
9.55am | Morning Tea | ||
10.30am | Concurrent Sessions | ||
TSB Arena | Room 1-2 Shed 6 | Room 3-4 Shed 6 | |
Aspiration
Getting into the driver's seat: taking control of your career. |
Influence
(Facilitator, Jill Walker) Women's networks: lessons from the front lines. |
Potential
Diversity in the Public Sector - but are we ready for it?
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11.05am | Concurrent Sessions | ||
TSB Arena | Room 1-2 Shed 6 | Room 3-4 Shed 6 | |
Influence
The growing influence of women is the one reassuring thing in our political life (Oscar Wilde: 1893)
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Aspiration
Millennial myth-busting: are we all just flaky and entitled?
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Potential
Experiences of public sector employees on parental leave and HR policies that support them. |
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11.40am | Keynote speaker: Dame Patsy Reddy, Governor General | ||
12.15pm | Lunch | ||
1.05pm |
Keynote: Dr Farah Palmer, Maori Representative, New Zealand Rugby |
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1.45pm | Concurrent Sessions | ||
TSB Arena | Room 1-2 Shed 6 | Room 3-4 Shed 6 | |
Influence
From front lines to finances: champions of change driving diversity. |
Aspiration
Nailing aspirations: why is it so damn difficult?
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Potential
Practical mentoring: finding the right person to help you grow. |
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3.00pm | Afternoon tea | ||
3.35pm |
Keynote: Grainne Moss, Chief Executive, Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki |
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4.10pm |
Keynote: Peter Hughes, Head of State Services, State Services Commission |
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4.50pm | Wrap-up Conference / Closing Karakia | ||
5.00pm | Networking Function | ||
6.00pm | Summit concludes |
View the gallery of the images from the Women in Public Sector Summit 2017 here
Summit Feedback
"Excellent presentations and speakers. Loved the summit supporting eat my lunch" - Rachael Turnage
"Excellent speakers, all were inspiring and really appreciated how they were open about what worked and the difficulties & lessons to learn" - Carolyn Dick
This Summit is for the Public Sector, by the Public Sector
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