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The Retention and Renewal of Women in Engineering in New ZealandTracey Ayre and Elena TroutICWES15, AdelaideJuly 2011
Women are under-representedIn the profession: 13 % of engineers
16 % of technicians
In the IPENZ Membership:10 % of Members
In academic institutions: 23 % of students
Women in the IPENZ Membership – A Pipeline Problem
Engineering is missing out
2010/11 President’s InitiativePresident:
• Recognised the opportunity for the engineering profession to make a difference
• Proposed establishing the Task Force
The WIE Task Force
Tasked with establishing a business plan with clear, measurable targets.
The Plan’s objectives:• Diversity• Sustainability
Plan launched March 2011
IPENZ Vision for WIEAs a result of its diversity, engineering is seen as making a highly relevant contribution to New Zealand’s economic growth and well being.
The engineering profession is recognised as an employer of the best and brightest.
Engineering workplaces are diverse and have exemplary employment practices.
The number of engineers is sustainable in the long term.
Aspirational Targets
What is the value of WIE?• Ensures engineering employs the best and brightest
• Increases the number of engineers, reduces the ongoing skill shortage
• Ensures the profession is relevant, representative and competitive
• Encourages future generations into the profession
IPENZ already does some things• Schools’ programme
• Professional Development Partner scheme
• Publications/Profiling
• Remuneration Survey
• Research (NEEP)
• Liaison
New actionsBody of nominated NZ business leaders overseeing Plan
• Providing call to action and leading change
Actions proposed in Plan:
Researching barriers, economic benefits, choices
Collaborating with Engineers Australia and others
Supporting women through networking events
More new actions
Providing leadership programmes for women
Demonstrating leadership by IPENZ self-audit
Encouraging culture change through partners and programme for all members of profession
Recognising women’s involvement at the IPENZ Centenary and through IPENZ publications
Monitoring progress against IPENZ Membership figures
Our Success Engineering is a sustainable, diverse profession that
the best and brightest are attracted to join and remain in.
There are enough engineers to meet the demands of the market.
Practicing women engineers are commonplace.