Diversity Works New Zealand

Our final hui for 2024 is coming! Join us on Wednesday, 27 November to wrap up the year — hear from inspirational speakers, learn about the current state of diversity, equity, and inclusion in Aotearoa, and network with people championing this mahi around the motu. Our Chief Executive Maretha Smit will present key findings from this year’s report on the state of workplace inclusion in Aotearoa and discuss the next challenges facing our organisations. Tania Domett, the 2024 Diversity Champion, will address what she sees as the biggest barrier to achieving equity in the workplace – fear. This event is free to attend, but you need to register here: https://lnkd.in/gWmwcspd We are looking forward to seeing you! #NetworkingEvent #FreeNetworkingEvent #NetworkingForHR #NetworkingEventInAuckland #DiversityWorksNZ #DEI

🌟 Meet Nanaia Mahuta 🌟 As New Zealand's first Māori woman to serve as a Member of Parliament and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nanaia Mahuta has dedicated her career to championing diversity, inclusion, and social justice. With a profound commitment to Māori rights and environmental sustainability, she inspires countless individuals to engage in meaningful change. Join us for Voices Unplugged Conversations in Diversity where Nanaia will share her insights on Allyship—what it means to stand together in solidarity for a more equitable future. This is a unique opportunity to learn from her experiences and be part of an important dialogue. 📅 Date: November 13th 🕒 Time: 6pm 📍 Location: The University of Waikato, Tauranga Campus Get your tickets here... https://lnkd.in/gmvuYNFy Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and grow together! 🌍✨ #VoicesUnplugged #Diversity #Allyship #NanaiaMahuta The University of Waikato Priority One Western Bay of Plenty Holland Beckett Zespri International Inclusive Aotearoa Collective Tāhono Tauranga City Council Rotary Club Tauranga Sunrise Tauranga Business Chamber SociaLink - Tūhono Pāpori Western Bay of Plenty Sport Bay of Plenty Creative Bay of Plenty | Te Waka Auaha Toi Diversity Works New Zealand Nanaia Mahuta Karen Summerhays Shaneel Lal Rob Campbell

You now have a unique opportunity to explore a deeper understanding of holistic wellbeing from a te ao Māori perspective and learn how to incorporate it into your daily life. Our new online workshop Te Whare Tapa Au (Self Discovery), delivered by Tuihana Ohia, founder of T Kaupapa, will look at how to embed and weave hauora (wellness) into our daily wellbeing tikanga (practices). You will gain deeper self-awareness, have time to self-reflect and access practical tools to create a personalised Hauora Map, embedding wellbeing practices into your daily life. Additionally, this online workshop will focus on strengthening your resilience which is the foundation of a healthy, balanced life. Spots are limited: https://lnkd.in/gb2ucNqQ #DiversityWorksNZ #MentalHelath #MentalHealthAwareness #TeAoMaori #Hauora #WellbeingTikanga

As the largest New Zealand company in the wastewater industry, Watercare recognised the need to support the neurodivergent members of it’s team. By recognising and celebrating the strengths of neurodiversity within its workforce, Watercare has uncovered a wealth of unique perspectives that have improved the overall performance of its team. Learn more about Watercare’s amazing results: https://lnkd.in/g9PatYwm #DiversityWorksNZ #DEI #DiversityEquityAndInclusion #DiverseWorkplaces #DiverseTalent

Thank you everyone who joined us for our Regional Diversity Group Hui in Wellington! Our team lead a discussion on the impact of increased polarisation and the spread of misinformation on team cohesion and inclusion efforts within our workplaces and society. We brought together an incredible group of individuals passionate about our kaupapa and engaged in meaningful kōrero that sparked new ideas and perspectives. Keep an eye out for when we announce the next hui: https://lnkd.in/gyUeWDnW Get in touch if you'd like to host one in your area! #DiversityWorksNZ #Diversity #DEI #RegionalDiversityGroupHui #WellingtonEvents #WellingtonNetworkingEvent

Our popular Mastering Mental Health Conversations online workshop is back! Did you know that 84 per cent of people leaders report they don’t know how to handle an employee disclosure of wellbeing issues? One in five people experience a mental ill health condition each year. This is a shocking statistic that’s costing New Zealand workplaces an estimated $4.5 billion annually. Join our us on Wednesday, 12 November to learn how to effectively support your team and approach wellbeing conversations with confidence. Spots are limited: https://lnkd.in/g8c5E2tK #DiversityWorksNZ #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAtWork #SupportingMentalHealth #SpreadAwareness

When you’re a leader, juggling many different responsibilities, it is essential to have a toolbox that can help empower and support your team. Join us on Wednesday 6 November for a three-hour Inclusive Leadership online workshop to learn skills to help you manage diverse workforce and turn differences into opportunities for growth and innovation within the organisation. Become the change you want to see: https://lnkd.in/gr6uefAg #DiversityWorksNZ #DiversityWorks #DEI #DiverseWorkplaces #HRStrategies #InclusiveLeadership

Developing cultural intelligence in today’s diverse cultural landscape is essential for the success of an individual or an organisation. Join the conversation on Wednesday, 13 November, for a two-hour online workshop on improving cultural intelligence to help you better navigate a diverse workplace. Register at https://lnkd.in/g4fAdgmh   #DiversityWorksNZ #DiversityWorks #OnlineWorkshop2024 #CulturalIntelligence #MultiCulturalWorkplace #ManagementStrategy

In te ao Māori, a marae is said to be Mahana (warm) when there are old people from the area present. This speaks to the safety Māori elders provide physically, emotionally, spiritually, and culturally. Te Toi Mahana provides this feeling to almost 3000 tenants, making it the largest social housing provider in Pōneke Wellington. Learn more about Te Toi Mahana and its story: https://lnkd.in/g5z8-BaT #DiversityWorksNZ #DEI #DiversityEquityAndInclusion #DiverseWorkplaces #DiverseTalent

If you always wanted to learn more about how neurodiverse members of our community experience the world, this free event is Auckland is for you! This Monday, 21 October, Mind Over Manner presents a live Neurodiversity workshop for the Auckland Public hosted by Auckland Theatre Company and Nightsong’s inspiring production of Peter Pan. With the experienced and diverse team of actors, the show will translate how a person's sensory overwhelm and cognitive relationship to the world can often result in what looks like rude, shutdown, irresponsible or confused behaviour. Don’t miss this amazing event: https://lnkd.in/giTw8mPe