Diversity in Government

Mihi - Nau mai, Haere mai

• Sue O’Shea, Principal Advisor EEO

• Moana Eruera, Senior Advisor EEO & Crown Entities

Overview

• Diversity in Government• International picture• The NZ picture• Solutions

Diversity in Government

• Making sure government reflects

communities• Principle of elected officials

representing the people• Benefit of inclusion of broader views

International picture

• 2011 global average 19.5% (women)• Of 59 countries that held elections in

2011 26 had ‘special measures’• 17 countries had legislated electoral

quotas

Gender diversity in Parliament

Male

Female

67%

33%

Ethnic diversity in Local Government

Other ethnicities

Māori

NZ European87.3%

6.3%

3.6%

Gender diversity in Local Government

Male

Female

72%

28%

Ethnic diversity in Parliament

75%

MELAA

Indian

Asian

Pacifica

Māori

NZ European

18%

4%

2%

1%

0%

Diversity and power - Solutions

“Do we want to keep seeing women in these leadership positions?

“If we do, we’re going to have to do something about it, because it won’t just happen of its own accord.

Diversity and power - Solutions

• MMP• Special measures (Quotas)• Accommodation• Supporting diverse people to stand• Pipelines

Diversity and power - Solutions

• What do you think needs to be done?

Thank you

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