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Nicola Ngawati

Ministry for Women / Manatū Wāhine

Kaiwhakahaere matua (director), joint roopū

Leads the mana wāhine joint roopū with Te Puni Kōkiri.
Previously in the diplomatic service, representing NZ in Belgium (second secretary) and the Cook Islands (deputy high commissioner/acting high commissioner).
Experienced in Crown-Māori relations and involved in kaupapa Māori and advocacy for wāhine Māori.
Holds degrees in law (Auckland), a Master’s in Public Policy (Victoria University); PGDipBusAdmin Management (Massey) and a PhD (Victoria University School of Government).
Of Ngāpuhi and Ngāti Hine descent.

Career

New Zealand High Commission in Cook Islands

Deputy High Commissioner

Mar 2009 - Dec 2012

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade / Manatū Aorere

Senior Policy Officer, Special Relations Unit

Feb 2012 - Nov 2016

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade / Manatū Aorere

Deputy Senior Official PACER Plus

Nov 2016 - Oct 2019

Ministry for Women / Manatū Wāhine

Director (Kaiwhakahaere Matua) Mana Wahine, Director

Oct 2019 - Present

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