BIG INTERVIEW: Irina Cherkasova
- 6 min read
For small businesses, bringing graduates into the workplace can feel like a big commitment. But, as Brevity Chief Financial Officer Irina Cherkasova explains, having the...
Engineering and Architecture
for everyone.
Engineering and Architecture
for everyone.
Over 360 members are committed to bringing change to our professions.
Engineers and architects create the world around us, making people’s lives better, healthier and more connected. We want the architecture and engineering professions to represent everyone, so the world we create is as diverse and inspiring as the people in it.
Our vision is to create an industry that is inclusive, respectful, and representative of society, where everyone feels safe and valued in their workplace.
We achieve this by providing our members with resources and tools, expert training and workshops, policy and strategy support and more. Additionally, we host a community for DEI practitioners within our industry to collaborate and support one another. Through strong connections with businesses, partners, educational institutions, and government bodies, we help to bridge gaps and foster inclusive cultures and practices.
2026-2030 DIVERSITY AGENDA strategy on paper.
Diversity Agenda MEMBERSHIPS.
SIGNING THE ACCORD.
As a senior leader, signing the Diversity Agenda Accord demonstrates to your staff, your team and your customers that you’re committed to investing in diversity within our sector. It’s also an opportunity to come together as business leaders to learn from each other about what is best practice and how to implement it within your organisation.
DIVERSITY AGENDA CHAMPION.
This membership is designed for passionate individuals who are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within our industry. Whether you’re already leading the charge or looking to kickstart your journey towards a more inclusive future, our Diversity Champions membership is your platform for action and recognition at all levels.
DIVERSITY AGENDA PARTNER.
The Diversity Agenda welcomes partnerships for companies within our industry that have a passion for the diversity of our industry. You’ll have clear alignment with our values and goals, and have the opportunity to share that alignment alongside our members. Contact us to find out more.
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Industry insights report 2025.
The Diversity Agenda Insights Report 2025 offers our richest picture yet of how the engineering and architecture industry is tracking. This year, we not only unpack current data, we look back across five years to see where we’ve made gains, what’s holding steady, and where more work is needed.
Latest news and insights.
Submission: Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill
- 5 min read
Our submission focuses on the practical impact this Bill could have on workplaces, particularly psychological safety, inclusion, talent attraction and retention, and the ability for...
BIG INTERVIEW: Mary Haddock-Staniland
- 5 min read
We speak with Mary Haddock-Staniland, Pou Hāpai Tāngata | Chief Organisation Enablement Officer at Burnett Foundation Aotearoa about what inclusive leadership really looks like and...
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Diversity Agenda Summit | Executive Breakfast
Bringing together over 50 CEOs and senior leaders from across Aotearoa's engineering and architecture sector, this session creates space for
Diversity Agenda Summit 2026
Bringing together leaders, DEI practitioners, changemakers, and industry contributors from across Aotearoa's engineering and architecture sector, the Summit creates space
Advancing Women in Engineering and Construction: Beyond the Barriers
Registrations open now! The 2026 symposium’s tagline of ‘A Collective Voice for Change: Beyond the Barriers’, takes our foundational motivation
Wellington Pride Parade
For the second year running, Diversity Agenda will be marching in the Wellington Pride Parade alongside our friends at Engineering
Christchurch Pride Parade
We’re excited to be joining the Christchurch Pride Parade for the very first time and inviting our South Island members
Auckland Rainbow Parade
For the third year running, Diversity Agenda is proud to be marching in the Auckland Rainbow Parade. Join us as
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