Audit New Zealand
Steven Heath is an experienced professional in procurement, commercial practices, and specialized audit services. Currently serving as an Associate Director for Specialised Audit and Assurance Services at Audit New Zealand since October 2020, Steven previously held key positions at the New Zealand Defence Force, including Procurement & Commercial Practice Lead - ICT/Digital and Senior Procurement Specialist. Steven has extensive consultancy experience as the Director of Foxbane Consulting Ltd, managing significant projects and vendor relationships. Additional roles include Manager of Legal Policy at the Domain Name Commission and Procurement Manager at Inland Revenue NZ, where Steven led a team overseeing a substantial annual fiscal outlay. Steven's educational background includes a Master of Public Policy from Victoria University of Wellington and a Diploma in Applied Computer Technology.
Audit New Zealand
Audit New Zealand is the leading provider of audit and assurance services to the public sector. We examine the financial and non-financial statements of public entities. This helps ensure that taxpayers and ratepayers are getting value from their investment. As well as auditing financial matters, we evaluate publicly funded organisations in areas of sensitive expenditure, effectiveness and efficiency, waste, and a probity or financial prudence. Audit New Zealand is one of two business units serving the Controller and Auditor-General.