WOMAN IN INTERIOR
CONSTRUCTION
AOTEAROA (WICA)

WOMAN IN INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION

AOTEAROA (WICA)

Women in Interior Construction Aotearoa (WICA) is a national collective dedicated to uplifting, connecting, and championing women across the Interior Building sector.

We bring together tradespeople, business owners, administrators, project managers, health and safety professionals, and industry partners who share a commitment to growing representation, strengthening capability, and building an industry where women can thrive at every stage of their career.

In partnership with the Association of Wall and Ceiling Industries (AWCI), we advocate for visibility, equitable opportunities, and meaningful pathways into our trades and professions. Whether you’re on the tools, in design, project management, manufacturing, education, or leadership — WICA is your community.

Our Mission

To grow a thriving, visible, and connected community of women across the Interior Construction sector. We champion equitable opportunities, strengthen pathways into our trades and professions, and advocate for an industry where women can build successful, sustainable careers. Through collaboration with AWCI and our wider industry partners, we work to elevate representation, capability, and leadership for women at every stage of their journey.

Our Focus

• Raise visibility of women in Interior Construction
• Support attraction and retention of women across the industry
• Provide advice and recommendations to AWCI.

Our Working Group Members

Our Working Group brings together women from across the interior building sector who are passionate about representation, capability, and industry change.

• Leeanne De Vries (Chair) Tonic Interior Systems, Invercargill
• Carla McDougall, East Coast Suspended Ceilings, Napier
• Clara Sumner, Winstone Wallboards, Auckland
• Danielle Bryant, Fox Interiors, Wellington/Manawatu
• Tammy Rossiter, Tier 1 Interiors, Christchurch
• Helen Hines Randall, BCITO, Wellington
• Fiona Street, AWCI NZ, Wellington

INFORMATION & RESOURCES

• Women in Trades NZ – https://www.womenintradesnz.com/
• Gender at Work – Gender at Work
• Construction & Specialist Trades Industry Skills Board – Trade Employers Resources for Industry Growth
• NAWIC – https://www.nawic.org.nz/
• Māori & Pasifika Trades – https://www.maoripasifikatrades.co.nz/women-in-trades/

Join our Community

Interested in becoming a social member or learn more about WICA.  Email:  WICA@awcinz.org.nz 

If you are interested in being part of the working group, please complete this form. Click on link HERE.

Connect with us

You can follow us on:

Linked In – Women in Interior Construction Aotearoa

Facebook – Women in Interior Construction Aotearoa – WICA

Instagram – Women in Interior Construction Aotearoa

For more information, please contact Leeanne de Vries, Chairperson of WICA – admin@tonicinteriors.co.nz