[1] She has been Head of Sustainable Investment for the New Zealand Superannuation Fund since 2006.
[1] In 2017 she was ranked eighth among the world's most influential responsible investment specialists.
[2] O'Connor studied for a Bachelor of Science degree at Massey University, followed by a masters in science degree at the University College of Wales.
In 2015 O'Connor was involved with the establishment of a Corporate Governance Forum in Wellington, and its inaugural chair.
[4] She also a member of the board of the Responsible Investment Association of Australasia.