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.
Jane Wrightson named Retirement Commissioner
After 12 years as Chief Executive at NZ On Air, Jane Wrightson has accepted a new role as Retirement Commissioner at the Commission for Financial Capability (CFFC).
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.
Suffrage Day 2019
Happy Suffrage Day!
New Zealand was the first country in the world to give all women the right to vote 126 years ago.
Dr Caralee McLiesh is new Secretary and Chief Executive of the Treasury
Dr Caralee McLiesh began her role as Secretary to the Treasury and Chief Executive of The Treasury on 16 September.
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.
Tumanawanui – mentoring Māori and Pacific women on their leadership journey
Tumanawanui Māori and Pasifika mentoring programme, was launched at the Manukau Police Station Whare on 24 June 2019.