The Ministry for Women\u2019s database linking women with governance opportunities has more than doubled its first-year growth target as demand grows from women seeking board roles across New Zealand, Minister for Women Nicola Grigg says.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn June last year, I set the Ministry for Women a target to grow its governance database by 20 percent, or 160 members, during the 2025\/26 financial year. That target was met by March this year, and following the launch of the refreshed BoardConnector database, it has received 349 new registrations.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe database now has more than 1,140 members, showing there is a strong pipeline of women ready to contribute their skills, experience and leadership to boards across the public and private sectors,\u201d Ms Grigg says.<\/p>\n
\u201cWomen leaders play a critical role in a productive economy and New Zealand\u2019s long-term growth and resilience. BoardConnector is helping ensure more boards can access the skills, experience and perspectives women bring,\u201d Ms Grigg says.<\/p>\n
BoardConnector supports women at different stages of their governance journey by connecting them with information, development opportunities and board vacancies.<\/p>\n
Building on that momentum, the Ministry has set a new target to grow BoardConnector by a further 20 percent over the next year, opening the door for at least 230 more women to connect with governance opportunities.<\/p>\n
The Government has a target of 50 percent of Crown appointments being held by women, and candidates for these appointments can be drawn from the database.<\/p>\n
Recent appointments of BoardConnector members include Rowena Davenport as Deputy Chair of Sport New Zealand, Gina Mills as a board member of Sport New Zealand, and Alaina Kalyan as a health practitioner member of the Dental Council.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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