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National Advisory Council on the Employment of Women - Mana Wahine, Mana Mahi

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About Us: What we do

The National Advisory Council on the Employment of Women (NACEW) is an advisory body to the Minister of Women's Affairs. The Council holds quarterly meetings in Wellington with sub-groups meeting to progress particular projects between meetings. NACEW receives administrative and advisory support from the Ministry of Women's Affairs.

NACEW's role is to:

  • advise the Minister of Women's Affairs on matters referred by him/her concerning the employment of women;
  • express views and make recommendations as appropriate to the Minister of Women's Affairs on matters relating to the employment of women;
  • make representations or submissions as appropriate to public bodies such as Commissions of Inquiry subject to the approval of the Minister; and
  • promote the dissemination of information on the employment of women in New Zealand and overseas.

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Contact: c/- Ministry of Women's Affairs, PO Box 10 049, Wellington 6143, New Zealand | Ph: +64 4 915 7112 | Fax: +64 4 916 1604 | Email: nacew@mwa.govt.nz