Hazel Tansley is an independent creative producer and consultant working across the arts, cultural, and moving image sectors.
She offers tailored services to private and corporate clients, including art advising, collection and exhibition management, event curation, and strategic creative consultancy.
A former lawyer, Hazel brings sharp commercial and legal insight to the cultural field. Her background spans both the legal and creative industries, allowing her to approach each project with a rare combination of rigour, sensitivity, and adaptability.
With professional experience across New Zealand and Europe, Hazel has developed a nuanced understanding of international markets. Her skill set includes strategic collaboration, contract negotiation, and stakeholder liaison, and she maintains an active network across both the primary and secondary art markets.
Hazel also works as a producer in the moving image sector, overseeing projects from concept through development to completion.
She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Auckland.