Boardroom Bootcamp: Governance for Young People

Who said the boardroom was just for those with decades of corporate experience? Young professionals can add a tonne of value in the boardroom, whether in not-for-profits or corporates. Whether you're feeling inspired by the latest season of Succession, are planning to start your own business, or just want to contribute outside of your day job to organisations that align with your values, we're here to help.

This interactive session will cover everything you need to know about getting started in governance and landing your first Board position. Board chair Aaminah Ghani and experts from the Institute of Directors will share their own stories and undertake a helpful workshop that answers your questions and equips you with the tools you need to get started on your own journey.

Questions covered will include:

- What is governance, and what does a governance career look like?
- How can you as a young person land a Board role?
- How to navigate the politics of the boardroom
- What is a governance CV, and what do you include in one?
- How can you find mentors and organisations to help you on your journey?
- How do you pick the right Board positions for you?
- and much more!

As this is a workshop-style session, there are limited spots available, so get your tickets now to ensure you don't miss out.

Meet the Speakers

Aaminah Ghani
Born and brought up in Kirikiriroa, Aaminah has always been inspired by her family to give back to the community and advocate for just processes. Her passions drove her to get involved in Student Body Governance while studying at the University of Waikato. Through being the Vice President of the Waikato Muslim Students Association and supporting students post the Christchurch attacks to launching the Women in Business Association , an association focused on building networks for female students before they enter the workplace. Since University, Aaminah has continued her governance career by joining and more recently being elected as President of the Y Tamaki Makaurau Board. Aaminah's main driver has always been her community and recognising that forging steps today will eliminate mountains for those in the future.

Trish Oakley
Trish Oakley (BCom, CFInstD) is a member of the Institute of Directors (IoD), Otago-Southland Branch committee chair, a representative on the IoD’s National Council and Director of the IoD’s board.

She joined Forsyth Barr Ltd in March 2000 where she is Head of Summer. Trish has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, having previously worked in banking. She is currently Pro-Chancellor of the University of Otago, and director of University of Otago Holdings. Trish is also a member of the New Zealand Lotteries Commission.

Trish holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Otago.

Jill Steffert
Jill is the Network Manager Branches at the Institute of Directors (IoD). Her role includes managing the branch network team of 8 Branch Managers spread around the motu who engage and service the needs of the IoD membership in their local region. Jill is also the lead on the IoD’s two mentoring programmes, Mentoring for Diversity and Tuakana Teina Chair Mentoring Programme.

Jill is passionate about diversity and good governance practice, and the value that both bring to the board table and she thoroughly enjoys guiding people on their own governance pathway. She has her own personal interest in governance and is Co-Chair of the Life Education Trust North Shore.