Ms Brenda Pilott, of Wellington, ONZM, for services to social and public service sectors
Brenda Pilott became National Coordinator of the National Collective of Independent Women’s Refuges and then held various public service roles. She was National Secretary of the Public Service Association and is now National Manager of Social Service Providers Aotearoa, where she has overseen increased engagement and collaboration with key players, ensured the 200 member organisations have access to resources, facilitated professional development, and convened the annual conference.
She led a feedback process on the requirement to change NGO contracts to provide individual client level data to government. She commissioned a report highlighting the need for better resourcing for community social services.
She has been part of numerous advisory boards and committees. Ms Pilott contributed advice on increasing professionalism of the sector, supporting the Social Workers Registration Bill 2019.