Events & learning opportunities

We encourage agencies to host their own women's network events and, where appropriate, to extend invitations to other networks.

You can find guides for organising your own events such as seminars and speed mentoring on our resources page.

The GWN banner and branding are also available for your event at no cost – get in touch for more info on using our brand.

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    May
    SEMINAR SERIES: Seminar 1 – An Update on the Gender Pay Gap Action Plan
    • 08:30 AM - 09:45 AM

    Auckland
    The Government's Gender Pay Gap Action Plan was launched in Auckland in July 2018. Alex will update you on the work and progress of the Taskforce in delivering on the Government’s Gender Pay Gap Action Plan.

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    June
    Everything you need to know about being a Director
    • 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

    Wellington
    Kelly McGregor and Stella Kotrotsos from the Institute of Directors (IOD) will provide a session on the types of board roles available and what skills/attributes boards are looking for when recruiting for new members.

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    June
    AGWN/Air New Zealand engineering visit
    • 03:15 PM - 04:30 PM

    Host: AGWN and Air New Zealand Cost: FREE Registration: Eventbrite, password: AGWN2019 Auckland In conjunction with the AGWN/Air NZ networking event, Air NZ is offering AGWN members a special guided tour of their hangar facility (limited to 30 people).

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    June
    AGWN/Air New Zealand networking event: Flying High!
    • 04:30 PM - 06:30 PM

    Auckland
    AGWN in partnership with the Air New Zealand’s women network, WINGs (Women Inspiring the Next Generation), invites you and a young adult (age 14+) to join us for a special adult/youth networking event.

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    June
    Learning Lab on Resilience
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

    Christchurch
    This Leaning Lab talk from Brenda Ratcliff will provide valuable tips on developing resilience. Only 30 spots are available to SGWN members. To register your interest, contact SGWN.

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    June
    2019 Women in Public Sector Summit | Wellington
    • 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Wellington
    The Women in Public Sector Summit is organised by the public sector for the public sector and encourages participation by women who are at various stages in their public sector careers.

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    July
    SEMINAR SERIES: Seminar 2 – What’s your next career move?
    • 08:30 AM - 09:45 AM

    Auckland
    Lynne Allison, industrial psychologist and Team Leader Recruitment for NZ Customs will run a seminar on deciding when and how to make your next career move with plenty of practical advice on CV writing and interview skills.

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    September
    Women in Public Sector Summit | Auckland
    • 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    Auckland
    Save the date! More information about the Auckland Women in Public Sector Summit will be available soon. 

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    October
    SEMINAR SERIES: Seminar 3 – Labels, Lessons and Legends: Critical insights for getting out of our own way
    • 08:30 AM - 09:45 AM

    Auckland
    Anne-Elder Knight will be delivering a highly interactive workshop exploring your career potential.