Joel, of Ngāpuhi descent, is currently attending the University of Waikato, studying for a Master of Management Studies in Management and Sustainability. Alongside his study, he has filled several roles at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, BNZ and the Fonterra Co-operative Group. He is a trustee and chairperson of Taiohi Toa Trust, which provides programmes aimed at reducing offending and victimisation, and creating safe communities.
