Ministry of Women's Affairs (New Zealand)
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| Ministry of Women's Affairs Minitatanga Mō Ngā Wāhine |
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| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 1984 |
| Jurisdiction | New Zealand |
| Headquarters | Level 2, Revera House 48 Mulgrave St, Thorndon, PO Box 10049 Wellington 6143 |
| Employees | 40[1] |
| Annual budget | NZD ~4.7m[2] |
| Minister responsible | Hon. Jo Goodhew[3], Minister of Women's Affairs |
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| http://www.mwa.govt.nz | |
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. [1]
[edit] Main Roles
The Ministry’s main responsibilities are[4]:
- 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.
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