National GWN are welcoming submissions for Chair and Member positions to start in December 2025 for a two-year term
GWN are excited to announce the appointment of two new Co-Chairs, and new Steering Committee members. Download the document below to apply!
GWN recently celebrated its 10th anniversary held at Parliament, recognising what we have collectively achieved over the years. GWN’s purpose is to be an enabler for public sector women to achieve their potential. We are positioned to be an agent for change and a collective voice. We partner with others to offer insights, skills and best practice. We have 3 regional networks in Auckland Wellington and the South Island that have a focus and formal presence on empowering women working in the public sector in these regions. GWN also works with and supports a host of women’s networks across public sector agencies.
GWN is entering a new strategic phase, guide by our 2025-2030 Strategy, which focuses on visibility, transitions, insight, and empowerment. We are looking for passionate, strategic, and collaborative individuals who can help us deliver on these outcomes and amplify the lived experiences of women in Aotearoa
We are seeking to recruit new members to our Steering Committee, and we are looking for diversity within the committee membership, as well as geographical representation. This is a fantastic opportunity for new members to contribute their ideas and add value across the public sector. You also get to be a part of a positive, fun, and caring committee who work collectively on initiatives and support one-another to reach our individual and collective goals.
This is a great opportunity, and you are encouraged to apply if you are:
· Passionate about gender issues and want to support women to achieve their potential
· A Strategic thinker but also has practical skills to deliver the work programme e.g. events, communications and network support
· A good communicator to build on our communications strategy and approach
· Innovative and want to try new things to help GWN thrive, and women succeed
· Looking for an opportunity to influence and be the voice of women network members
· A relationship builder who can create connections across agencies and employee-led networks
· Interested in intersectional issues that impact women that are part of different networks
· Are interested in supporting other employee-led networks across the public sector.
We are recruiting both a new Chair, Co-Chair, and members of the GWN Steering Committee.
Refer to the attached Expression of Interest (EOI) pack below.
We welcome your Expression of Interest to become a member or chair, co-chair of the GWN Steering committee.
Expressions of Interest close on 26 September 2025.
Please send your completed Expression of Interest form to the DEI@publicservice.govt.nz
Questions and Answers
Any questions you might have can also be sent to DEI@publicservice.govt.nz