Haere rā to Liz Chin, GWN's Programme Director
After two and a half years leading GWN's work, vision and progress, Liz Chin will be leaving her role as Programme Director on 20 March.
Global recognition for NZ's gender progress
New Zealand's public sector achievements for gender parity in senior leadership have been highlighted in a Women Leaders Index report by London-based Global Government Forum.
GWN launches new 2020-2025 Strategy
GWN was proud to launch our new five-year strategy for 2020-2025 at an event hosted by our Sponsor, Naomi Ferguson and GWN's Steering Committee at The Treasury on 11 February, 2020.
New Public Service Bill – submissions open
A proposed new Public Service Bill has passed its first reading in Parliament and submissions on the bill are being accepted until 31 January, 2020.
Fred Joyet wins Supreme Award for his work with GWN
GWN's behind-the-scenes technical support ally, Fred Joyet, wins the Supreme Chief Executive's Award at the Ministry of Justice for his work on GWN's websites.
GWN Survey 2019 results
A survey of all GWN members was conducted in May and gives us a picture of GWN's impact. Key out-takes and a full report are now available.
Strategic Leadership Team appointments
The Ministry of Justice has appointed two former GWN Governance Group members to their Strategic Leadership Team.
GWN recognises 9 wāhine whetū: rising women stars in the public sector
For Matariki this year, GWN has recognised nine rising women stars in the public sector.
Find Employee Led Networks in your agency
The new Employee Led Networks website is better than ever with improved functionality for finding the networks of interest to you and your colleagues in public sector agencies.
Auckland GWN member, Theresse Ioaba, named as Ria McBride Award winner
Theresse Loaba, a team leader from Inland Revenue Manukau, and Te Aka Wāhine o Tāmaki (AGWN) member, has won the 2019 Ria McBride Public Service Management Award.