Hartley is the Strategic Transport Manager for the Southland District Council. He is also the Leadership Group Chair for the Road Efficiency Group Te Ringa Maimoa, providing insights into the challenges and opportunities facing local government. Hartley immigrated from South Africa in 2003 and originally worked as a consultant before joining the Council in 2011.
Hartley’s formal education includes a diploma in Business, Management and Civil Engineering. “I am passionate about working in civil industry and particularly at council level as it gives the opportunity to positively influence and enhance a community, now and for the future.”