The New Zealand Federation of Business & Professional Women
Incorporated
What We Do
ADVOCACY
Advocacy is given high priority in our federation and there is encouragement for all members to participate in club discussions which lead to the forming of resolutions, to the consideration of resolutions and to the provision of background material for the many submissions that BPW NZ makes.
NETWORKING
BPW connects and empowers women who aspire to do more. Our membership includes women in a variety of organisations – from small and medium sized businesses through to large corporations and from the public and non-profit sectors, as well as women no longer in paid work, influential women leaders, young career women and savvy entrepreneurs running their own show.
LEADERSHIP
We encourage our members to take advantage of the leadership opportunities in our clubs as well as nationally and internationally. BPW NZ also provides support and skill development for women seeking leadership positions in the workplace and our communities.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Our members develop self-confidence and gain encouragement and inspiration in a safe environment. This happens through a structured personal and professional development programme – Keys to Achievement – as well as via peer-to-peer mentoring, and through guest speakers and panels at regional and national events
Mission
To be the leading New Zealand organisation representing the interests of working women and advancing the status of all women – a just and equal status for women in all levels and areas of society where decisions are taken in true partnership with men, based on a mutual respect, for a more balanced and peaceful world.
Vision
To achieve a just and equal status for women in all levels and areas of society where decisions are taken in true partnership with men, based on a mutual respect, for a more balanced and peaceful world.
Goals
To obtain for women: Equality, Education, Economic empowerment, Personal development, Political awareness
Values
Integrity | Respect | Excellence | Generousity | Unity
BPW Events
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Partners
UN Global Impact
Together we can show that companies that do business responsibly and find opportunities to innovate around the SDGs will be the market leaders of tomorrow.
UN WOMEN NZ
Currently working in 96 countries, UN Women is the only global agency dedicated to the empowerment of women.
Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission was set up in 1977 and works under the Human Rights Act 1993. Our purpose is to promote and protect the human rights of all people in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Diversity Works New Zealand
We’re a national membership organisation, here to help business develop diverse and inclusive workplaces.
Zonta
Zonta International is a leading global organisation of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy.
WEConnect International
WEConnect International, a corporate-led non-profit, helps build sustainable communities by empowering women business owners to succeed in local and global markets.
WEPs
WEPs stands for Women’s Empowerment Principles and WEPs is about empowering women to participate fully in economic life across all sectors and throughout all levels of economic activity.
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