Sophie Lee is a communications professional with extensive experience in strategic advice and media relations across various sectors. Currently, Sophie serves as the Principal Advisor Engagement at Manatū Wāhine Ministry for Women in New Zealand since June 2023. Prior to this role, Sophie was the Principal Media Advisor for the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care from June 2022 to June 2023. Sophie's previous positions include Senior Ministerial Communications and Servicing Advisor at Sport New Zealand, Senior Internal Communications Advisor at Capital & Coast District Health Board, and multiple senior communications roles spanning organizations such as Fire and Emergency New Zealand, KiwiRail, and the Department of Corrections. Sophie's expertise lies in internal communications, media strategy, and organizational change management.
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