Jared MacKley-Crump

Jared Mackley-Crump is a seasoned professional in policy advising and higher education, currently serving as a Senior Policy Advisor at Stats NZ since February 2020. With a diverse background in the arts and music sectors, Jared has contributed to Radio New Zealand as a music contributor, discussing topics such as popular music cultures and political influences on music. Academic roles include Course Coordinator at Victoria University of Wellington and lecturer positions at Massey University and AUT University, focusing on event management and musicology. Earlier experience as a journalist for Oceania Media Limited and an administrative assistant for Southern Sinfonia complements a strong educational foundation, including a Doctor of Philosophy in Musicology and Ethnomusicology from the University of Otago.