Hayley leads Creative New Zealand's engagement with the music and opera sectors. Prior to this she was the Funding Advisor for music, music for kids and Student Radio at NZ On Air (the Broadcasting Commission).
Hayley began her career in the arts in Ōtautahi, Christchurch, as co-founder of an independent record label and artist management company. Most of the 20 years since has been focused on supporting Kiwi musicians and producers to develop work and international markets as an artist and label manager and producing shows all over the world as an international tour manager.
Back home she has worked as a producer with the New Zealand Festival, Wellington International Jazz Festival, Lexus Song Quest and Toi Māori Art Market.
