Category: National Council of Women of New Zealand

Source: National Council of Women of New Zealand – Press Release/Statement:

Headline: The National Council of Women is calling on Good Guys on our Founders’ Day

Today marks Founders’ Day for the National Council of Women of New Zealand – 122 years since Kate Sheppard and other leading suffragists founded the gender equality organisation in 1896.

This year also marks Suffrage 125. On 19 September 1893, after the suffragists submitted a petition with nearly 32,000 signatures – which was also supported and signed by several male advocates – New Zealand became the first country in which women could vote. Three years later, the National Council of Women was founded.

Gender Equal NZ led by the National Council of Women, is calling on Good Guys to help us achieve a Gender Equal New Zealand.

“We have achieved a great deal in the last 122 years” says National Council of Women of New Zealand President Vanisa Dhiru and, “but we know we still have a long way to go until we can truly say that equality is reality for all New Zealanders.”

“This week Gender Equal NZ has released the results of New Zealand’s first Gender Attitudes Survey, along with the Good Guys animated short film and infographic” says Vanisa.  “As Kate Sheppard famously said ‘All that separates whether of race, class, creed or sex is inhuman and must be overcome’ and Good Guys embodies this idea” says Vanisa.

The Gender Attitudes Survey results show that while most New Zealanders recognise gender equality is a fundamental right for all of us, there are still some old fashioned ideas about what girls and women can do and be, and even more about what boys and men “should” be like – and what makes a “real man”.

• 11% of New Zealanders think fathers should have more say than mothers in making family decisions.
• 1 in 10 New Zealanders don’t think it’s OK for boys to play netball.
• 41% of New Zealanders think being a builder is more suited to men.
• 24% of New Zealanders think rape happens when a man’s sex drive is out of control.

Good Guys Spokesperson and It’s Not OK Champion Jeremy Epairama says “These ideas of what makes a ‘real man’ hurt all of us. They lead to heavy drinking, poor health and dangerous driving and they contribute to men’s violence towards women and other genders.”

Jeremy is one of eight Good Guys Spokespeople that are working with Gender Equal NZ to encourage New Zealanders to stand up to these old-fashioned views and help drive change.

This Founders’ Day, Gender Equal NZ wants all New Zealanders to question ideas about “real men” that get in the way of men being Good Guys – with good relationships with their kids, partners, friends and everyone else.

The full Gender Attitudes Survey results as well as the Good Guys animated film and infographic can be viewed at www.genderequal.nz

To our members and supporters – happy Founders’ Day.

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Source: National Council of Women of New Zealand – Press Release/Statement:

Headline: Help lead NCWNZ and Gender Equal NZ

Applications are invited for three board members for three year terms.

Do you believe in a Gender Equal New Zealand?  If so, consider becoming a Board member of New Zealand’s iconic gender equality organisation – the National Council of Women New Zealand, founded by Kate Sheppard.

We’re in the midst of re-positioning ourselves to finish the job Kate started, and you could be a part of our new movement. Building on our long, proud history of achieving social and economic change, we’re now leading a new movement that is more modern, vibrant and relevant for New Zealanders today! Gender Equal NZ aims to harness the growing interest in gender equality and to take collective action for change.

We are looking for experienced, action-orientated governance professionals who are committed to our cause, with proven skills in one or more of the following areas:

• Strategic oversight of organisations
• Brand and digital strategy
• Fundraising, sponsorships and revenue diversification
• Investment and asset management.

In addition to governance, you will also be able to leverage your networks and provide “hands-on” strategic leadership and support for our small Wellington based operations team.

The Board wishes to reflect the diverse nature of our population. Applicants representing tangata whenua, Pasifika, Auckland, and regional representation are desired.

Our seven member pro bono board meets at least seven times per year (either face-to-face in Wellington or by video conference), and the commitment from each board members averages around 8 hours per week.

Board members will be elected at our conference on 31 August to 1 September.

To apply, please send a cover letter (no longer than 500 words, your current CV and weblink to a 2 minute video to Vanisa Dhiru (President) at boardadmin@ncwnz.org.co.nz by Friday 11 May 2018.

Role:  Board Members (3)

Term: 3 years

Location: National position

Closes: 11 May 2018

Further information

• NCWNZ backgrounder
• NCWNZ Board Member role description
• NCWNZ Board Skills and Diversity Matrix Policy

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Source: National Council of Women of New Zealand – Press Release/Statement:

Headline: New Zealand’s first Gender Attitudes Survey shows strong ideas about what boys and men “should” be like hold us all back

Gender Equal NZ, led by the National Council of Women, has today released the results of New Zealand’s first Gender Attitudes Survey, along with the Good Guys animated short film and infographic.

“We carried out this demographically representative survey with Research NZ in late 2017” says National Council of Women CE and Gender Equal NZ spokesperson Gill Greer.  “The Gender Attitudes Survey tested attitudes around gender roles – in the household, at school, at work and in the community and gives us a snapshot of where we’re at in New Zealand on gender”

“The good news is most New Zealanders recognise gender equality is a fundamental right for all of us. But we are seeing a pocket of New Zealanders that hold old-fashioned views about gender stereotypes and roles” says Gill, “these views hold all New Zealanders back from achieving true gender equality.”

The results show there are some strong ideas about what girls and women can do and be, and even more about what boys and men “should” be like – and what makes a “real man”.

• 1 in 5 New Zealanders do not believe it’s ok for boys to play with dolls
• 31% of men think that a man who doesn’t fight back when he’s pushed around will lose respect as a man
• 19% of New Zealanders think it is more important for men to be seen in a position of power in NZ society

“These strong ideas about being a man put sexual prowess, being strong and making money above empathy, being kind and vulnerability. But these are important skills for Good Guys and people of all genders” says Gill. These attitudes also reinforce the idea that men are superior to women, and that women are naturally passive and submissive.

Gender Equal NZ wants all New Zealanders to question ideas about “real men” that get in the way of men being Good Guys – with good relationships with their kids, partners, friends and everyone else.  “We’ve created a Good Guys animated film and infographic which New Zealanders can use, and share, as a starting point to question these ideas which hurt us all” says Gill.

Good Guys Spokesperson and It’s Not OK Champion Jeremy Epairama says “These ideas of what makes a “real man” are harmful. They leave men who can’t live up to them feeling like they are failing at being a man.”

“These ideas hurt all of us” says Jeremy “including women and other genders. They lead to heavy drinking, poor health and dangerous driving.  They create barriers which prevent male survivors of sexual violence from getting help. They contribute to men’s violence towards women and other genders – from sexual harassment to partner violence to rape.”

Jeremy is one of eight Good Guys Spokespeople that are working with Gender Equal NZ to encourage New Zealanders to stand up to these old-fashioned views and help drive change.

Good Guys Spokesperson and It’s Not OK Champion Richie Hardcore supports the call to action. “Men who see what’s wrong with that sexist joke or that creepy behaviour – you won’t be the only man who’s uncomfortable. Be a Good Guy – speak out, you can make a difference.”

“Eight men kill themselves every week in New Zealand” says Richie, “It’s time to change these old-fashioned attitudes, for all of us.”

The Good Guys animated film and infographic can be viewed at www.genderequal.nz

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Source: National Council of Women of New Zealand – Press Release/Statement:

Headline: Another great opportunity to come and work with us: Conversation Creator

As a result of funding from ACC we will be expanding the national office team to include this new role. Please share it with your networks:

Conversation Creator (Social Marketing Advisor)

Six month fixed term 20 hours per week

Open to all genders, we have a unique opportunity for you to help lead New Zealanders to a shared understanding of gender equality in this supporting role. You’ll be developing exciting content from New Zealand’s first Gender Attitudes Survey to engage stakeholders and the general public in conversations about gender.

• A unique opportunity to build on the Gender Attitudes Survey results, and the first wave of publicly released narratives, with infographics and a short film.
• Mobilise existing reach through our membership and digital platforms to distribute content and provoke conversations to change attitudes.
• Post content and monitor the Gender Equal NZ website and busy social media spaces as the Gender Attitudes Survey collateral is released.
• Work with our Masculinity Advisors to put together positive messages about masculinity.

The National Council of Women of New Zealand has recently launched Gender Equal NZ. The Gender Equal NZ movement aims to lead New Zealanders to a shared understanding of the inequalities that persist in our society – by shifting the underlying attitudes and assumptions that cause these inequalities.

We have some exciting new plans to harness the growing interest in gender equality and build a shared understanding to take collective action for change. The Gender Attitudes Survey is one of the three key projects under Gender Equal NZ. These projects target the four key areas of inequality, economic independence, safety and health, education and influence and decision making.

We’d love you to join our small team if you have:

• Minimum of 1 year relevant experience in communications and/or managing digital communities
• Understanding of the social norms and attitudes that underpin gender inequality, including an awareness of intersectionality
• Relevant tertiary or industry qualifications eg communications, journalism, marketing, project management
• Project management, record-keeping and administration skills
• Ability to produce accessible web appropriate copy for diverse audiences
• The ability to be a team player and collaborator
• A good sense of humour and a positive attitude

The job description is available here.

Applications close on Thursday 12 April

For more information about this position please contact Greta Parker on 04 473 7623 or email your CV and covering letter to jobs@genderequal.nz

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Source: National Council of Women of New Zealand – Press Release/Statement:

Headline: New Chief Storyteller position – come and work with us!

As a result of funding from the Strathlachlan Fund we will be expanding the national office team to include this new role. Please share it with your networks:

Chief Storyteller (Data and Visualisation Analyst)

Reporting to Programme Advisor – Permanent part time (30 hours per week)

Open to all genders, we have a unique opportunity for you to help lead New Zealanders to a shared understanding of gender equality through our brand new Gender Dashboard – an online monitor across the four key areas of inequality.

• Pivotal role in developing New Zealand’s first online Gender Dashboard
• Co-ordinate the data extraction, analysis and digital story-telling necessary to develop the Gender Dashboard
• Work with Programme Advisor, data experts, wider membership and government supporters
• Responsible for ensuring the Gender Dashboard is the go-to place for New Zealanders interested in outcomes across gender

The National Council of Women of New Zealand (founded by Kate Sheppard in 1896) has recently launched Gender Equal NZ.

The Gender Equal NZ movement aims to lead New Zealanders to a shared understanding of the inequalities that persist in our society – by shifting the underlying attitudes and assumptions that cause these inequalities.

We have some exciting new plans to harness the growing interest in gender equality and build a shared understanding to take collective action for change. The creation of New Zealand’s first Gender Dashboard is one of these projects.

We’d love you to join our small team if you have:

• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in quantitative analysis
• Relevant tertiary or industry qualifications (statistics, data analytics, business intelligence software)
• Hands on experience in data extraction and analysis of complex information
• Experience in sourcing data from multiple environments
• Considerable business intelligence and digital storytelling experience to tell complex data stories in easy to understand formats
• The ability to be a team player and collaborator
• A good sense of humour and a positive attitude

The job description is available here.

Applications close on Monday 2 April 2018

For more information about this position please contact Sandra Dickson on 04 473 7623 or email your CV and covering letter to jobs@genderequal.nz

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