After an extensive career in the public sector, June moved into merchant banking in 1992 as an operator in Fay Richwhite Limited with prime responsibility for Mortgage Corporation, a mortgage securitization vehicle. In 1997 she joined Westpac Banking Corporation New Zealand, gaining corporate banking experience. Here, June held a number of senior roles including Chief Manager Government Business, Head of Corporate Strategy and Director Corporate Affairs reporting to the Chief Executive. During her tenure with Westpac she co-authored a book to assist women in career and business: Women2Women, which was a best seller in 2003.

She has governance experience of over 10 years, having been involved with a number of public, private and not-for-profit organisations, including Housing New Zealand, Accident Compensation Corporation and Westpac’s Superannuation Scheme. June currently sits on the boards of The New Zealand Venture Investment Fund, Television New Zealand, E Centre Limited and is Chairman of Excelerator –The New Zealand Leadership Institute and Trustee of Turn Your Life Around (TYLA). Over the years, June has also held a number of advisory positions and is currently a Director on the Hui Taumata Trust and the Auckland Mayors Taskforce for Sustainable Auckland.

Tribal Affiliations: Ngapuhi,Te Rarawa, Te Aupouri, Ngati Kahu and Ngati Kahurau