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

Government

Manatū Wāhine Ministry for Women, New Zealand

Kellie Coombes

Nirmal S.

Kylie R Fletcher

Sean Molloy

Nadine Millin

Milica Zivanovic

Policy and Advisory

Leadership Team

Teams at Manatū Wāhine Ministry for Women, New Zealand

Policy and Advisory

Leadership Team