NZ Minister: Public Sector Gender Pay Gap At Record Low

The video discusses efforts to reduce the gender pay gap in the public sector, highlighting a significant drop from 9.6% to 8.6% over three years. It emphasizes the importance of legislation and continuous action, particularly focusing on ethnic pay gaps. The role of women in leadership positions is also explored, showing progress in gender representation. Efforts to engage the private sector in addressing pay gaps are ongoing, with advisory groups playing a key role.

What was the percentage drop in the gender pay gap in the public service over the past three years?

• 2%

• 1%

• 4%

• 3%

Which of the following was NOT a focus of the previous legislative plan?

• Increasing taxes

• Gender balance in leadership

• Flexible work

• Equal pay

Why has it been difficult to close the ethnic pay gap?

• High costs

• Lack of focus

• Lack of interest

• Insufficient data

What percentage of the Labor caucus is made up of women?

• 70%

• 40%

• 50%

• 60%

What is the current percentage of women in senior leadership positions in the public service?

• 55.5%

• 53.5%

• 50.5%

• 45.5%

What is the role of the National Advisory Council for the Employment of Women?

• To provide advice on gender pay gaps

• To increase taxes

• To legislate new laws

• To manage public sector budgets

What is the importance of having women in leadership positions according to the transcript?

• It improves employee satisfaction

• It sets a visible example for others

• It increases company profits

• It reduces operational costs