Your Skills, Your Board Potential: Translating Experience into Governance

Join this free Ministry for Women webinar in partnership with Women on Boards, for an insightful panel discussion with Julie Hardaker, Jackie Talbot and Katy Anquetil.

Gain practical advice to help you identify your board-ready skills, build your confidence and secure your first, or next board role.

Webinar details:

• Time: 12.00-1.00pm   

• Date: Monday, 23 November 2026 

• Where: Online, via Zoom 

About the speakers:   

Jackie Talbot is a governance practitioner, education consultant and trustee of Women on Boards New Zealand. She leads JT Change Consultants, providing governance, leadership and change support. 

Her background spans senior public sector leadership, education, mediation and dispute resolution, including roles at the Ministry of Education and the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 

Jackie brings a practical, values-led approach to governance and is committed to supporting women to recognise their strengths and contribute confidently at the board table.  

Julie Hardaker has chaired Women on Boards since 2017 and has practiced law for 30 years. She is a Chartered Fellow of The Chartered Governance Institute and former President of Chartered Governance Institute New Zealand. 

Julie is an experienced professional board director holding public, private and charities roles for the past 25 years. She is a former Mayor of Hamilton. Julie facilitates governance training and is a regular speaker on governance and women in leadership. 

Katy Anquetil is Executive Director at Sheffield, bringing more than 20 years of experience in governance advisory, executive recruitment, leadership development, and strategic workforce consulting across New Zealand and internationally. She works closely with boards across the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors, supporting governance appointments, board evaluations, Chief Executive reviews, and succession planning.  

Katy has a particular interest in strengthening governance capability and helping boards identify the leadership, skills, and experience needed to meet future challenges. She has also supported aspiring and experienced directors through governance CV workshops delivered in partnership with Women on Boards and the Ministry for Women. Her extensive international experience brings a valuable perspective to conversations about leadership, board effectiveness, and the evolving expectations of governance.

In this session, you will hear our panel discuss:  

• The sorts of skills boards are looking for and whether they differ for public, private & not-for- profit sector boards 

• How to identify and communicate your transferable skills for governance 

• Professional development opportunities and how to prioritise these as you prepare for governance roles  

Register now! You will receive a confirmation email once registered and the Zoom link will be shared one day prior to the event.  

If you require accessibility support to take part in this webinar, please include this when you register or let us know via email at event@women.govt.nz  by 18 November 2026.