Ministry of Women's Affairs (New Zealand)

Ministry of Women's Affairs Minitatanga Mō Ngā Wāhine
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. Lady Gardiner [3], Minister of Women's Affairs
Website
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]

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.

Notes

1. ^ ^{a b} http://www.mwa.govt.nz/
2. ^ http://www.mwa.govt.nz/about
3. ^ http://beehive.govt.nz/minister/pansy+wong.htm
4. ^ http://www.mwa.govt.nz/about

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