Manatū Wāhine Ministry for Women, New Zealand
Kellie Coombes is an experienced leader currently serving as the Secretary for Women and Chief Executive of Te Tumu Whakarae mō te wahine at Manatū Wāhine Ministry for Women in New Zealand since June 2021. In this role, Kellie leads a dedicated team focused on improving the lives of wāhine women and kōtiro girls, with specific emphasis on enhancing outcomes for Wāhine Māori. Prior to this, Kellie held various key positions at Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission from March 2016 to June 2021, including Acting Deputy Commissioner for System and Agency Performance and Director of the Office of the Head of State Services. Kellie's earlier career includes serving as Private Secretary to the Minister of State Services at the Department of Internal Affairs and working in multiple policy roles at the Ministry of Social Development from 2005 to 2015. Kellie holds an Honours degree in Public Policy and a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Public Policy from Victoria University of Wellington, along with completing the Global Women Breakthrough Leaders Programme.
Manatū Wāhine Ministry for Women, New Zealand
The Ministry has four strategic outcomes. The first outcome is focused on improved outcomes for Wāhine Māori and underpins the other three outcomes. - Wāhine Māori have improved outcomes - Social and economic wellbeing: all wāhine women and kōtiro girls enjoy economic security and thrive throughout their lives. - Participation: all wāhine women and kōtiro girls fully participate in society. - Safety: all wāhine women and kōtiro girls are safe from all forms of violence The Ministry’s main responsibilities are: - Policy advice on improving outcomes for women in New Zealand. - Managing New Zealand’s international reporting obligations in relation to the status of women. - Providing suitable women nominees for appointment to state sector boards and committees. - Providing support services to the Minister for Women. Contact the Ministry at www.women.govt.nz