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Board Diversity & Gender Composition

Gender composition analysis across NZ charity boards, based on available gender data.

Gender data is available for 52.4% of linked charity officers (736 of 1,405). Boards are included only where at least 2 officers have gender data on record. Percentages reflect known gender data and may not represent full board composition.

Boards Analyzed

173

Avg Female %

34.1%

of gendered officers

Boards with 0 Women

43

25% of analyzed

Female Majority

32

boards with >50% female

Female Chairs

15

of 78 chairs with gender data

Gender Coverage

52.4%

of linked officers

Overall Gender Split

Average board gender composition across all analyzed charity boards.

Female % Distribution

Number of boards in each female representation bracket.

Board Size vs Female Representation

Average female percentage by board size bracket, based on available gender data.

2–3 trustees: 21 boards4–5 trustees: 44 boards6–7 trustees: 52 boards8–10 trustees: 39 boards11–15 trustees: 15 boards16+ trustees: 2 boards

Sector Breakdown

Gender composition by charity sector. Figures reflect boards with sufficient gender data.

SectorBoards Avg Female % 0-Women BoardsFemale MajorityFemale Chairs
Other17234%433211
Unknown150%000

Most Gender-Diverse Boards(top 50, min 3 trustees)

Charity boards with the highest female representation, based on available gender data.

CharitySectorBoard SizeFemale %FemaleChair
Te Rito MaraeOther4100%4 Yes
Airedale Residential LimitedOther3100%2—
Auckland PHO LimitedOther5100%2—
Hokotehi Moriori TrustOther8100%2—
ProCare Health (PHO) LimitedOther6100%2—
Te Awanui a Rua Charitable TrustOther4100%2—
Matau-Au Hauora LimitedOther4100%2—
Smart Waikato TrustOther783.3%5 Yes
TAURITE TŪ LIMITEDOther680%4—
Te Ohu Kai Moana TrustOther980%4—
Cancer Society Of New Zealand Canterbury-West Coast Division IncorporatedOther780%4—
The Joe Aspell TrustOther675%3—
The Royal New Zealand BalletOther966.7%4 Yes
Burnett Foundation AotearoaOther1066.7%4 Yes
Awhitu Peninsula Landcare IncorporatedOther766.7%4—
Tararua Reap (Rural Education Activities Programme)Other766.7%4 Yes
P.A.I 4 ASD Trust (Promotion of Acceptance and Inclusion of Autism Spectrum Disorder - Te Hapitanga o te Whakaaetanga Trust)Other466.7%2—
Te Wai Maori TrustOther766.7%2—
Ngatokowaru Maori CommitteeOther1266.7%2—
Calvary Hospital Southland LimitedOther566.7%2—
Northern Southland Reforestation TrustOther566.7%2—
Halberg Endowment FundOther366.7%2—
Otago Peninsula Biodiversity TrustOther1060%3—
Onemana Surf Life Saving Club IncorporatedOther960%3—
Acorn FoundationOther1060%3—
Te Whakakitenga O Waikato IncorporatedOther1360%3—
Tawhiri LimitedOther860%3 Yes
Canterbury Medical Research Foundation IncorporatedOther860%3—
New Zealand Brain Research LimitedOther560%3—
Massey UniversityOther2058.3%7—
Anglican Diocese Of Waikato & TaranakiOther1157.1%4—
Arthritis New Zealand (Mateponapona Aotearoa)Other1157.1%4 Yes
Ashburn Hall Charitable TrustOther1050%3—
Cancer Society of New Zealand Auckland Northland Division IncorporatedOther1150%3—
Auckland Regional Amenities Funding BoardOther1150%3 Yes
ARATAKI MINISTRIES LIMITEDOther650%2—
BAYLYS BEACH COMMUNITY CENTRE TRUSTOther450%2—
Hakatere Maori KomitiOther650%2 Yes
Bethlehem College LimitedOther750%2—
Keteriki LimitedOther650%2—
Manukorihi Pa ReserveOther1150%2—
Otakou Runaka Buildings TrustUnknown350%1—
Ngarimu VC And 28th (Maori) Battalion Memorial Scholarship FundOther1450%1—
Adam FoundationOther450%1—
Otakou Runaka Buildings TrustOther550%1—
ADL TrustOther450%1—
Kai Tahu Ki Otago Charitable TrustOther450%1—
Crown Forestry Rental TrustOther650%1—
Atiawa Ki Whakarongotai Charitable Trust BoardOther350%1—
Oho Mauri Solutions Charitable TrustOther350%1—

Boards with No Female Representation(37 boards, min 3 trustees)

Boards where no officers with female gender data were identified. This may reflect data gaps rather than actual board composition — officers without linked gender data are excluded.

CharitySectorBoard SizeMaleUnknown Gender
Te Runanga O Ngati Apa Society IncorporatedOther1266
Cambridge Resthaven Trust Board IncorporatedOther1046
Auckland Museum Trust BoardOther1055
Potahi MaraeOther936
The Keir TrustOther725
Aotearoa Clinical Trials TrustOther734
Maungaharuru-Tangitū Charitable TrustOther725
Matai Medical Research InstituteOther734
He Puna Marama Charitable TrustOther734
Paparoa Community Charitable TrustOther752
Affirming Works LtdOther624
Remarkables Station National Trust LimitedOther651
Aspire - Community SupportOther642
Tuhono TrustOther624
Bringing the Reality TrustOther633
Auckland Hospitals Research and Endowment FundOther651
Regional Indoor Sports And Events Centre TrustOther651
Te Komanga Marae TrustOther624
Mokau Marae TrustOther523
C.L.C Auckland TrustOther532
Pūhoro Charitable TrustOther523
K'AUTE PASIFIKA TRUSTOther523
Ngati Kahu Social & Health Services Charitable TrustOther523
Puniu River Care IncorporatedOther532
Ruakaka Recreation Centre IncorporatedOther532
Papamoa Community Surf Rescue Base TrustOther550
Raukawa Charitable TrustOther523
Te Rangimarie Marae TrusteesOther523
Kati Huirapa Runaka Ki Puketeraki IncorporatedOther422
Blue Light Ventures IncorporatedOther431
Activate Developments LimitedOther422
AUSA Investment TrustOther431
Ngapuhi Asset Holding Company LimitedOther422
Talent Central Charitable TrustOther422
Whareora TrustOther321
Chatham Islands Airport LimitedOther321
Ngā Hua o Ngāti Pūkenga LimitedOther321

Key Observations

Across 173 charity boards with sufficient gender data, the average female representation is approximately 34.1%. These figures are based on the 52.4% of linked officers for whom gender information is available.

43 boards (25%) appear to have no female members based on available data. Some of these may reflect incomplete gender data rather than actual all-male boards.

32 boards (18%) have a female majority (>50% female representation).

Among 78 chairs with gender data, 15 (19%) are female.

Methodology

Gender data is sourced from the shared.people table, joined to charity officers via person_id. Only current officers with a linked person record are included.

Female percentages are calculated from officers with known gender only (Male or Female). Officers without gender data are excluded from percentage calculations but counted separately. Boards require at least 2 officers with gender data to be included in the analysis.

Chair identification uses the is_chair flag on charity officer records. Not all charities have chair designations in the register.

This analysis reflects data availability limitations. Gender coverage varies by charity and sector. Results should be interpreted as indicative rather than definitive.

Data sourced from Charities Services register and shared.people gender data. Our datasets may not be complete. Automated analysis can produce errors. If you believe any data on this page is incorrect, please contact us at hello@nzxplorer.co.nz.

For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.

Data sourced from Charities Services register and shared.people gender data. Our datasets may not be complete. Automated analysis can produce errors. If you believe any data on this page is incorrect, please contact us at hello@nzxplorer.co.nz. For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.