Providing opportunities for women through awards for education and research.
Ria McBride Public Service Management Award
The Ria McBride Public Service Management Award, provided by the State Services Commission and available to women in the Public Service (up to the value of $15,000).
Applications close on 14 July. Please contact us for an application.
Award Winners
2007 Winner – Lucy Liang
Lucy Liang, winner of the Ria McBride Public Service Management award, has worked in the Department of Labour for 13 years.
She has performed in managerial roles around the world including Beijing, New Delhi and closer to home in Wellington, Dunedin and Auckland. Lucy is the first Asian woman appointed as onshore Acting Branch Manager within the Immigration Service and is currently completing her MBA at the Auckland University.
She wants to continue being an effective leader who can make a difference to the department, whilst being a positive Asian role model to Kiwis and new migrants.