Margaux provides friendly advice and support to artists, practitioners and organisations about all funding programmes other than investment funding. Before joining Creative New Zealand in 2020, Margaux worked in the Collections team at the Science Museum in London. She has previously held roles at arts organisations such as the Depot Artspace, Corban Estate Arts Centre and the Mangere Arts Centre. Margaux graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) / Bachelor of Commerce Conjoint from The University of Auckland.

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).

Emily is the Programme Manager for 2020-created Aotearoa Touring Programme, a new scheme to support the touring circuit for original music in New Zealand. The Programme is part of the government’s NZ Music COVID Recovery Package, and the wider Arts & Culture COVID Recovery Programme being implemented by Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Its over-arching goal is more local artists growing sustainable careers; and increasing the access to live music for New Zealand audiences.

Ash handles content creation and music communications from the Auckland office, and joined NZ On Air after working for APRA AMCOS in membership and events. Ash is also a songwriter and artist and her experience as a performer drives her passion for supporting other New Zealand artists in their careers. She has a Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Commerce (Economics) from the University of Auckland.