2025 ELECTIONS - PRESIDENT ELECT AND NATIONAL COUNCILLOR

2025 Elected Director


These elected positions will join the current President, Council Chair, and incumbent Councillors on the Governance Board .


Process to Vote

  1. Voting opens on Monday, 17 February 2025, and closes at 7pm on Friday, 28 February 2025.
  2. Elections for these two National Council positions will be conducted via an online voting process.
  3. You will receive an email with your log in information to Election Runner along with a Voter ID and Voter KEY.
  4. Once you have received the email from Election Runner you can also cast your vote using the orange Cast Your Votes button below.
  5. Please check your SPAM if you have not received this by Tuesday.


Who can vote?

  • All current NAWIC members as of Wednesday, 10 September 2025 are eligible to vote.
  • You can only vote once, and votes received after 5pm on Friday, 28 February 2025 will not be accepted.
  • Please ensure your membership status, email and personal details are up to date - check your details
  • If you experience any issues with the voting process, contact secretary@nawic.org.nz


Election Results and Special General Meeting

  • The election results will be announced at an online NAWIC Special General Meeting (SGM) on Wednesday 5 March 2025 - from 6pm.
  • This is a members-only event, and no voting will take place during the meeting.
  • Please register for the SGM.
  • If you are unable to attend and would like to register an apology, please email secretary@nawic.org.nz. 


Review the Nominees

Please review the Nominees (in alphabetical order) for each position carefully before voting.


When casting your vote, consider the candidate’s leadership qualities, vision for NAWIC, and commitment to members. Evaluate their experience, industry expertise, and ability to drive strategic growth while fostering collaboration and inclusivity. Choose someone who will advocate for members, inspire positive change, and contribute to the long-term success of NAWIC.


You will be asked to vote for one Nominee only.


And the Nominees are:


  • Audrey Campbell-Frear

    How long have you been a NAWIC member?

    7 years


    What is your current job/role?

    Project Architect


    Previous Governance Experience: 

    Attended governance training course with CGF.

    NAWIC Auckland Branch chair for 2 years.


    Tell us in a few words why would you would like to be part of the NAWIC Governance Board?

    I have served on the Auckland branch committee for 5 years, including 2 as Chair. These roles deepened my passion for supporting women in construction and showed me the strength of sharing experiences and overcoming challenges together. Having also completed governance training through the Construction Growth Foundation, I am eager to bring this knowledge to NAWIC’s Board. I want to contribute at a national level, shaping initiatives that empower members, expand opportunities, and strengthen our collective influence across the construction industry.


    What are you most passionate about in construction and what value would you like to add to the existing NAWIC association and its Members?

    I am passionate about mentoring and creating opportunities for women in construction. I believe strongly in the power of networking, knowledge-sharing, and providing the support I once wished I had earlier in my career. With the current market challenges, NAWIC can play a critical role in connecting people, offering opportunities, and fostering resilience. I want to expand NAWIC’s reach by engaging more companies to back our mission, ensuring women have equal opportunities, strong networks, and a louder voice in the industry. My goal is to help grow membership and strengthen our community.


    Please share your LinkedIn profile

  • Edith Chan

    How long have you been a NAWIC member?

    2 months


    What is your current job/role?

    Cheif Executive Officer


    Previous Governance Experience: 

    • Managing Director, Kyndryl NZ Ltd, 2.5 years - Global IT company, please see Linked In excerpt
    • Director, Morrin 70 Investments Ltd, Property Investments 1999 to current, Accounting, finance & risk management
    • Director, Quirino Ltd, Property Development 2003 to Current, Accounting, finance and risk management

    Tell us in a few words why would you would like to be part of the NAWIC Governance Board?

    I am currently CEO of an Engineering company, structural and civil, of around 50 employees and growing. I am particularly interested in attracting more women into the construction industry and in particular into engineering. Currently this number is less than 5% in my company because women are not training in this field.


    More women will join if they are aware of role models and are supported once they do join.


    I am a member of the NZ Institute of Directors.


    What are you most passionate about in construction and what value would you like to add to the existing NAWIC association and its Members?

    I believe that this is an important industry, and will become even more vital in NZ over the next year. I don't believe that women should have the "desk jobs", they should be on site as much as men. 


    The industry has a lot of scope and breadth for new entrants. From design through to chippies on site.


    I think the value that I could add, is my seniority and the fact that I am already seen as a role model by many younger members of my staff.


    Please share your LinkedIn profile

    Audrey Campbell-Frear