About AWIS
Our vision: A New Zealand where those who identify as woman are fairly represented throughout the science system, with pay equity and with policies that encourage the advancement of women in science.
Our mission: To better the position of everyone identifying as women working in the sciences, including those practicing, teaching or supporting science and those studying the sciences at tertiary level.
The New Zealand Association for Women in the Sciences Incorporated was founded in Wellington in 1985. The Association has members throughout New Zealand, with branches in Otago, Christchurch, Nelson, Wellington, Manawatu, Waikato and Auckland.
AWIS' activities are organised by an Executive Committee, voted by the members at the Annual General Meeting held in July and under the rules of the Association. The Executive Committee is supported by a network of Regional Convenors who organise events in their local region.