Helen graduated from Massey University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Business in Valuation and Property Management. Helen then joined Property Strategies (rebranded to APL Property) where she has gained experience in managing investment portfolios, tenancies, acquisition and disposal of properties, lease/licence negotiation, building compliance and asset management. She has also completed condition assessment surveys for iwi trusts and local authorities. Helen has recently obtained Membership of the Property Institute of New Zealand and is Chair of the Rotorua/Taupo PINZ Branch and co-ordinator for the Bay of Plenty Branch of Women in Property.