Event Details

The Auckland Chapter of the Women's Infrastructure Network is pleased to invite you to join us for an inspiring and impactful mentoring event 'Pathways to Success Through Mentoring' on Wednesday 30 October at 5:30pm. Thank you to Watercare for hosting us, along with our other event sponsors Tonkin + Taylor and Woods.

This event brings together women at all stages of their career to share their journeys, insights, and experiences in shaping the future of infrastructure. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, this is an opportunity to connect, learn, and grow.

Our panel – Dr Sue Watson, Katrina Jordan, Shakira Munro and facilitated by Steph James will explore the power of mentorship, highlighting its role in career development, leadership, and overcoming industry challenges. Hear firsthand how mentorship fosters mutual growth, builds lasting relationships, and empowers women to break barriers in the infrastructure sector. Attendees will gain valuable takeaways on building meaningful mentor-mentee relationships, navigating challenges, and leveraging mentorship for long-term success.

Don’t miss this chance to be part of a community that champions the advancement of women in infrastructure! 

Presenter Details

Stephanie (Steph) James - WSP

Steph is an experienced L&D professional leading the Learning Team at WSP New Zealand. As part of  her role, Steph designs and delivers learning strategies that cultivate leadership growth and elevate team performance. Valuing authenticity and continuous learning, Steph is passionate about exploring the transformative potential of meaningful mentoring. With a focus on practical, real-world applications, Steph is delighted to facilitate this panel discussion to learn more from their mentoring experiences.

Dr Sue Watson - Leaderful

Sue is an experienced leadership development specialist, committed to ‘putting the ladder down’ to help women move into leadership and governance positions through highly engaging and effective coaching and development programmes, including the Womens’ Infrastructure Network Career Camp. Sue combines her personal leadership experience and a reputation for ‘keeping it real’ with a strong foundation of knowledge and expertise in leadership development and best practice learning design.

Shakira Munro - Bentley & Co. 

Shakira Munro is currently a second-year Bachelor of Urban Planning student at the University of Auckland. She was awarded the Keystone School Leaver Scholarship in August 2022, since then she has gained valuable industry and networking experience and has been guided throughout her second year by her mentor Katrina Jordan. She currently has a role at Bentley & Co. Planning and Resource Management Consultant as an Intern Urban Planner. Her work consists of staying up to date with planning regulations and working with the team-on-team culture and more.

Katrina (Kat) Jordan - Harrison Grierson

Kat studied Urban Planning at the University of Auckland, supported by mentorship facilitated through Keystone Trust. She currently works at Harrison Grierson with her projects regularly relating to infrastructure including the expansion of telecommunications networks and the repair of damaged wastewater services following the Auckland Anniversary Floods. She is also the Sustainability Coordinator for HG, progressing the company’s strategic goals that relate to environmental and social outcomes. Following her positive mentoring experience, she now mentors current Urban Planning Student, Shakira Munro.