Accord Membership
The Women in Automotive NZ Accord is an industry first for the Automotive sector in New Zealand.
Become a member and join the movement for change. Increase participation of women in automotive and help create diverse teams that drive better business outcomes.
Together, let's build a future for the automotive industry where everyone can thrive.
The business case for a diverse and inclusive automotive industry is clear.
🕙 FIT FOR THE FUTURE
The future prosperity of the automotive industry will be dependent on our ability to attract and retain top diverse talent in workplace cultures where everyone can thrive.
👤 REPRESENTING OUR CUSTOMERS
Women are equal consumers of our product however, a low participation rate – and much less in leadership roles – means they have significantly less influence on what product is brought into the country, how that product is marketed to them, and the overall sales and after-sales experience.
📈 HIGH PERFORMANCE
More diverse companies are now more likely to perform than their less diverse peers on profitability*
Mckinsey- Diversity Wins (2019)
💎 LEADERSHIP AND LEGACY
Our industry has an opportunity to take a leadership position on diversity and inclusion and be known for bold action that leaves a lasting legacy.
Our mission
👥 INCREASE WORKFORCE PARTICIPATION BY WOMEN
Increase overall industry representation of women from 17% to 30% by 2030.
📣 WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP
Increase women’s representation in leadership across the industry.
🤝 LEADING INCLUSIVE CULTURES
Lead and measure inclusive culture across the industry and develop inclusive leadership as a key industry capability.
By working together we can create lasting change and a dynamic and future focussed automotive industry. |
Businesses large and small from right across the automotive sector are invited to commit as a signatory of the Women in Automotive New Zealand Accord.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
By signing the accord, each organisation is agreeing to the declaration and delivering on the commitments of the Women in Automotive New Zealand Accord.
Four good reasons why your organisation should sign the Women in Automotive Accord
Information isPOWER |
We’ll help you develop an action plan and provide tips to empower you to bring change to your organisation. |
LEARNfrom others |
You’ll join a network of organisations from across the country who are all seeking the same goal. Let’s share our knowledge so we can all get there faster. |
Make aCOMMITMENT |
Show your prospective and current employees that you mean business when it comes to being a diverse and inclusive organisation. |
Be theCHANGE |
Make a positive and lasting impact on the automotive industry |
Accord principles
There are 7 principles that underpin the Accord and that signatories will be supported and held accountable to achieve.
Accord member organisations:
- have a Diversity & Inclusion policy
- seek out opportunities to include women and encourage diverse views
- take steps to know and address any gender pay gaps
- create safe and inclusive physical environments
- can demonstrate a commitment to growing and retaining their female talent
- have a parental leave policy in place. They make their policy publicly available to view on the NZ parental leave register at gocrayon.com
- walk the talk on diversity. They champion the kaupapa of Women in Automotive New Zealand and take actions to grow the movement
How it works
Reporting on action and progress |
Upon signing, organisations must submit to Women in Automotive their annual action plan describing the steps they will take towards delivering on each of the seven principles. At the end of each year they report back on progress. |
Measurement and accountability |
Members commit to completing the annual Women in Automotive Accord survey. The survey acts as a core tool for measuring and reporting collective impact. |
Annual summit |
Member organisations have their CEO attend the annual Women in Automotive Accord Summit where they will present their past years progress to the Accord community. |
Peer accountability |
Women in Automotive and fellow Accord signatories have the right to remove signatory status from an organisation that fails to live up to the committed actions. |
Your next steps
| Complete the Accord Signatory form and have it signed by the Chief Executive or business owner. |
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Pay the annual administration fee invoice, which will be issued once we’ve received your form. Cost is based on organisation size. |
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The Women in Automotive Membership Accord runs annually from 1 July - 30 June. Organisations can sign at any stage. |
Annual fee per annum (+gst) by business size (FTE)
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1 to 4 |
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$150 |
5 to 15 |
$300 |
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16 to 30 |
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$400 |
31 to 50 |
$600 |
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51 to 150 |
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$1000 |
151 to 300 |
$2000 |
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301 to 500 |
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$3000 |
501 plus |
$5000 |
Become a member
Email the completed form to info@womeninautomotive.nz
The Women in Automotive Accord signifies a commitment by organisations within the New Zealand automotive industry to join forces in promoting diversity and inclusion. By signing the Accord, organisations pledge to work together towards common goals, such as increasing female workforce participation, advancing women into leadership positions, and cultivating inclusive workplace cultures.
