Steven Leonard Joyce
$2,586,891
10 years tracked
$721,183
10 years of data
Professional Background
Updated 3 Feb 2026Former NZ Cabinet Minister (Finance, Economic Development). Founder/CEO of NZX-listed Radioworks NZ. 30+ years leadership across commercial and government.
Steven has more than 30 years of successful leadership experience across a unique mix of commercial and government roles, working in governance and executive positions. During his time in the New Zealand government, Steven served as a senior economic minister, holding the portfolios of Finance, Economic Development, Science and Innovation, Transport, ICT and Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment. Prior to politics, Steven was the founder and Chief Executive of the then NZX-listed Radioworks New Zealand Limited.
Education
BSc - Massey University
Qualifications
Previous Employers
Sectors
Salary & Role History
10 years of remuneration data| Year | Primary Role | Salary Category | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Ordinary MP Also: ["Ordinary MP"] | Ordinary MP | $168,900 |
| 2017 | Minister of Finance Also: Minister of Finance; Minister of Infrastructure | Minister (Cabinet) | $288,437(highest) |
| 2016 | Minister of Finance Also: "Minister of Economic Development; Minister of Finance; Associate Minister of Finance; Minister of Infrastructure; Minister for Novopay; Minister for Regulatory Reform; Minister of Science and Innovation; Minister for Tertiary Education | Minister (Cabinet) | $288,437(highest) |
| 2015 | Minister of Economic Development Also: "Minister of Economic Development; Associate Minister of Finance; Minister for Novopay; Minister for Regulatory Reform; Minister of Science and Innovation; Minister for Tertiary Education | Minister (Cabinet) | $281,117 |
| 2014 | Minister of Economic Development Also: "Minister of Economic Development; Associate Minister of Finance; Minister for Novopay; Minister for Regulatory Reform; Minister of Science and Innovation; Minister for Small Business; Minister for Tertiary Education | Minister (Cabinet) | $275,000 |
| 2013 | Minister of Economic Development Also: "Minister of Economic Development; Associate Minister of Finance; Minister for Novopay; Minister of Science and Innovation; Minister for Small Business; Acting Minister for Small Business; Minister for Tertiary Education | Minister (Cabinet) | $268,500 |
| 2012 | Minister of Economic Development Also: "Minister of Economic Development; Associate Minister of Finance; Minister of Science and Innovation; Minister for Tertiary Education | Minister (Cabinet) | $262,700 |
| 2011 | Minister of Economic Development Also: "Minister of Economic Development; Associate Minister of Finance; Minister of Science and Innovation; Minister for Tertiary Education | Minister (Cabinet) | $257,800 |
| 2010 | Minister (Cabinet) Also: ["Minister (Cabinet)"] | Minister (Cabinet) | $248,000 |
| 2009 | Minister (Cabinet) Also: ["Minister (Cabinet)"] | Minister (Cabinet) | $248,000 |
| Total Career Earnings (10 years) | $2,586,891 | ||
Salary data from Remuneration Authority. Annual salary based on highest-paid role held during the year.
Expense History
| Year | Role | Accommodation | Travel | Inter-Parl. | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington | Other | Air | Surface | VIP | ||||
| 2018 | MP | $8,408 | - | $14,482 | $12,623 | $36,852 | - | $58,161 |
| 2017 | MP | $5,011 | - | $7,896 | - | $12,907 | - | $25,814 |
| 2016 | MP | - | - | $1,108 | - | $1,108 | - | $2,216 |
| 2015 | MP | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2014 | Minister | - | $2,707 | $18,964 | $35,874 | $2,163 | $1,912 | $59,457 |
| 2013 | MP | - | - | $471 | - | $471 | - | $471 |
| 2012 | MP | - | - | $8,981 | - | $8,981 | - | $9,448 |
| 2011 | Minister | - | $316 | $36,134 | $128,670 | $2,322 | $8,653 | $176,096 |
| 2010 | Minister | $31,233 | $560 | $38,574 | $149,675 | - | $64,340 | $284,380 |
| 2009 | Minister | - | $498 | $26,926 | $69,756 | - | $7,958 | $105,139 |
MP expenses from Parliament disclosure. Minister expenses disclosed separately via DIA Executive disclosure. Years showing '-' may indicate the person held a ministerial role during that period.
Cross-Sector Roles
NZX Directorships (3)
View on NZXplorer- ChairCurrent
- Independent DirectorCurrent
- Independent DirectorCurrent
Crown Entity Roles (2)
- Member of Parliament
- Member of Parliament
Declared Financial Interests
7 years of declarations20154 declared interests▼
Trusts (1)
- •S L Joyce Trust (trustee and beneficiary) Joyce Family Trust (trustee and beneficiary) Carrington Investment Trust (blind trust, beneficiary)
Real Property (1)
- •Family home (owned by Joyce Family Trust), Albany, Auckland
Debts Owed to the Member (1)
- •Joyce Family Trust – loan repayable on demand*
overseas travel costs (1)
- •Australia – joint Cabinet meeting. Contributor to accommodation: Government of Australia.
20147 declared interests▼
overseas travel costs (2)
- •China – travel related to Ministerial portfolios. Contributor to accommodation: Shenzen Municipal Government.
- •China – travel related to Ministerial portfolios, accompanying the Prime Minister. Contributor to accommodation: Government of Peoples’ Republic of China.
Debts Owed to the Member (3)
- •Carrington Investment Trust – interest rate charged by the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited on demand
- •Joyce Family Trust – interest rate charged by the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited on demand
- •SL Joyce Trust – interest rate charged by the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited on demand
Real Property (1)
- •Family home (owned by Joyce Family Trust), Albany, Auckland
Trusts (1)
- •SL Joyce Trust Joyce Family Trust Carrington Investment Trust (blind trust)
20139 declared interests▼
Debts Owed to the Member (3)
- •Carrington Investment Trust – interest rate charged by the National Bank of New Zealand on demand
- •SL Joyce Trust – interest rate charged by the National Bank of New Zealand on demand
- •Joyce Family Trust – interest rate charged by the National Bank of New Zealand on demand
Gifts (1)
- •World of Wearable Art Limited – World of Wearable Arts Show
overseas travel costs (3)
- •Indonesia – attendance at East Asia Summit Education Ministers Meeting. Contributor to accommodation: Government of the Republic of Indonesia.
- •Saudi Arabia – travel related to Ministerial portfolio. Contributor to accommodation: Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- •Oman – travel related to Ministerial portfolio. Contributor to accommodation: Government of the Sultanate of Oman.
Real Property (1)
- •Family home (owned by Joyce Family Trust), Albany, Auckland
Trusts (1)
- •SL Joyce Trust Joyce Family Trust Carrington Investment Trust (blind trust)
20129 declared interests▼
Debts Owed to the Member (3)
- •Carrington Investment Trust – interest rate charged by the National Bank of New Zealand on demand
- •SL Joyce Trust – interest rate charged by the National Bank of New Zealand on demand
- •Joyce Family Trust – interest rate charged by the National Bank of New Zealand on demand
Trusts (1)
- •SL Joyce Trust Joyce Family Trust Carrington Investment Trust (blind trust)
overseas travel costs (1)
- •Australia – Joint Australia New Zealand Cabinet meeting. Contributor to accommodation: Government of Australia.
Gifts (3)
- •Fonterra – Rugby World Cup match
- •Air New Zealand – World of Wearable Arts show
- •Victoria State Government – Australian Tennis Open match
Real Property (1)
- •Family home (owned by Joyce Family Trust), Albany, Auckland
20114 declared interests▼
Debts Owed to the Member (3)
- •SL Joyce Trust – debt owed by trustees – interest at rate charged by the National Bank of New Zealand, on demand
- •Carrington Investment Trust – debt owed by trustees – interest at rate charged by the National Bank of New Zealand, on demand
- •Joyce Family Trust – debt owed by trustees – interest at rate charged by the National Bank of New Zealand, on demand
Real Property (1)
- •Family home, Albany, Auckland (owned by Joyce Family Trust)
20105 declared interests▼
Debts Owed to the Member (3)
- •Carrington Investment Trust – debt owed by trustees – interest at rate charged by the National Bank of New Zealand, on demand
- •Joyce Family Trust – debt owed by trustees – interest at rate charged by the National Bank of New Zealand, on demand
- •SL Joyce Trust – debt owed by trustees – interest at rate charged by the National Bank of New Zealand, on demand
Real Property (1)
- •Family home, Albany, Auckland (owned by Joyce Family Trust)
Trusts (1)
- •SL Joyce Trust Joyce Family Trust Carrington Investment Trust (blind trust)
20097 declared interests▼
Gifts (2)
- •– Helicopter tour of Tauranga and Western Bay to view growth strategies, in capacity as Minister of
- •Smart Growth (implementation committee jointly funded by Environment Bay of Plenty, Tauranga District Council and Western Bay of Plenty District Council) – Transport
Debts Owed to the Member (2)
- •SL Joyce Trust – debt owed by trustees – interest at rate charged by the National Bank of New Zealand, on demand
- •Carrington Investment Trust – debt owed by trustees – interest at rate charged by the National Bank of New Zealand, on demand
Real Property (1)
- •Family home, Albany, Auckland (owned by SL Joyce Trust)
Trusts (1)
- •SL Joyce Trust Carrington Investment Trust (blind trust)
Payment for Activities (1)
- •New Zealand National Party (up to and including polling day) Jason’s Media Travel Limited (for work undertaken prior to polling day)
Source: Register of Pecuniary and Other Specified Interests of Members of Parliament
Cross-Sector Roles
NZX Roles(3)
- Chair at NZME LimitedCurrent
- Independent Director at Winton Land LimitedCurrent
- Independent Director at Winton Land LimitedCurrent
Data Sources
- MP expenses from Parliament.nz
- CE remuneration from Te Kawa Mataaho
- Financial interests from Register of Pecuniary Interests