Mr Joyce built the media company RadioWorks NZ over 14 years, then served as campaign chair for the National Party for five general elections and as a Cabinet Minister for nine years. During his time in government, he was responsible for several portfolios including Finance, Infrastructure, Economic Development, Transport, Communications and IT. Steven currently runs his own consultancy business, Joyce Advisory Ltd and is an Independent Director of Winton Land Ltd, The lcehouse Ltd, lcehouse Ventures Ltd, and Foodstuffs North Island Limited. In the 2025 King's Birthday Honours, Steven was made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services as a Member of Parliament. As well as being NZME Board Chair, Steven is a member of Risk Committee and the People Committee.