sex and power in new zealand: women’s progress nz federation of graduate women - 20 may 08
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Sex and power in New Zealand: women’s progress NZ Federation of Graduate Women - 20 May 08. Dr Judy McGregor EEO Commissioner. The Census 2008 report. Third report which has become an international benchmark About 12,000 copies over two years (copies and web) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Sex and power in New Zealand: women’s progress
NZ Federation of Graduate Women - 20 May 08
Dr Judy McGregor EEO Commissioner
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The Census 2008 report
• Third report which has become an international benchmark
• About 12,000 copies over two years (copies and web)
• Used by the Government and two shadow reports to CEDAW
• Allows for “myth-busting” with facts and objective data
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The good news…..
• Labour market participation• Government statutory bodies• High in international ratings• High profile women in top constitutional
jobs• Impetus from CEDAW
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The not so good news….
Women’s status and representation in:• Senior management • Local government (not at Commonwealth
target)• Police (3 in top 50 by rank)• Sport management (no change in boards
since 1994)• Law partners (slippage to 16.81%)• Science (slippage to 7.39%)
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Recent movement
Up …..• Slow upwards trend in universities• National politics as a result of MMP• Latest Cabinet line-upStalled……• Judiciary• Media and public relations
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Dismal news
• Women in corporate boardrooms• 60 of top 100 (NZSX) without women• Figures for NZDX and NZAX even more
dismal• Only 3 of top 100 have gender equity in
boardrooms
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Governance – Women’s Participation
5.73%
8.65%
34.07%
42.0%
46.1%
5.07%NZAX
NZDX
NZSX
Crown Companies
State Sector
Labour Force
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Employment – Women’s Participation
16.81%
19.19%
22.2%
25.76%
29.2%
Editors
Top Legal Partnerships
Universities
National Secretaries – Unions
Judges
NZ Police
14.81%
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Politics, health and education – Women’s Participation
29.0%
33.0%
35.0%
43.38%
52.0%
Mayors
Local Government
Members of Parliament
Cabinet
DHBs
School BOTs
17.8%
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Māori, Public Service, Science and Sport – Women’s Participation
23.0%
27.0%
27.47%
42.0%
59.2%
Royal Society Fellows
Public Service Chief Execs
National Sports Boards
Māori Managers
Māori Board Members
State Sector
7.39%
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Trailblazers
Anne Urlwin
Only woman currently who has three Crown company directorships.
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Salute to Trailblazers
From left: Helen Kelly (CTU
President), Carmel Fisher (Fisher Funds), Anne Urlwin (Landcare Research) and Frana Cardno (Mayor, Southland District)
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Agenda for Change
• Urgent action required if NZ to remain a world leader
• The Government, corporate boards, and a number of public agencies urged to take action.
• Role for NGOs and women’s groups who are challenged to commit to women’s leadership.
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Status of women in Universities on page 71
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Nationwide approach
• New Zealand universities are trialling a nationwide women and leadership programme (NZWIL)
• 20 women selected by 8 universities meet twice a year in Wellington (stylish hotel!)
• Residential, week long course aimed at building female academic leadership
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Purpose of programme
• Enhance women’s leadership within NZ’s universities
• Increase research management and funding strategies
• Build knowledge of governance and management relevant to higher education
• Learn with a diverse group of women (fun!)
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Content of Programme
NZWIL includes sessions on:• The macro higher education environment• Research development• Leadership within universities• Personal career development and
promotion• Mentoring and networking
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Outcomes to date-general
• Very positive evaluations from participants and from universities
• Networks established by alumni-across cities, and by subject areas
• Research group has formed• Alumni development underway• Participants have formed new contacts in
politics, business and public service
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Learnings to be pursued on return
• “ To take pride in being a woman in academia and to encourage many more women into this role. I intend to explore the barriers preventing women for applying for positions in tertiary institutions and to try to find ways of removing these”…..
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More learnings….
• “ Develop professional development for my assistant heads of school….
• “To mentor research colleagues- in a way that is rigorous but women-friendly…
• “I am determined to move into positions which give me access to university-wide, decision-making…..
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And more learnings….
• “ I now have a wonderful national (and international) support network to draw on…
• “I have the opportunity to work out what is important for me and what I need to do ….
• “Two lessons are the value of a women’s network and how to transform the academic work environment for women…
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My observations
• Participants much more aware of tertiary environment at a strategic level
• Course provides time for women to work through their own ambitions
• Provides cross-sectoral networking of outstanding women
• Growth of individual and collective confidence
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Ingredients for success
• High calibre international and national speakers-top programme
• NZVCC support and political interest• Strength of alumni voice and networks• Strong joint organising committee• Nationwide approach removes institutional
competition
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New Zealand experiment
• Forty senior academic women graduated in 2007
• Universities now have a pool of potential leadership talent with higher confidence
• Responsibility lies with institutions to deliver on the promise of female potential.
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