OAG, New Zealand
Ben Jobson is an experienced Systems Administrator and Service Desk Technician currently working at the Office of the Auditor-General in New Zealand since August 2021. With a strong background in IT support, Ben has held various roles at Megabyte NZ Limited, including Procurement, Service Desk Manager, Senior Service Desk Analyst, and Service Desk Analyst, where responsibilities ranged from hardware and software management to client support and network troubleshooting. Prior experience includes automotive refinishing roles at Arlington Motors and Blair Wright Group. Ben holds a Diploma of Systems Technology in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications and continues professional development through the Institute of Management New Zealand.
OAG, New Zealand
The Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) carries out the work of the Controller and Auditor-General, along with Audit New Zealand, and private sector auditing firms. This work includes strategic audit planning, setting policy and standards, appointing auditors and overseeing their performance, carrying out performance audits, providing reporting and advice to Parliament, and carrying out inquiries and other special studies. The work of the Office of the Auditor-General gives Parliament, public entities, and the public independent assurance that public entities are operating, and accounting for their performance, in keeping with Parliament’s intentions.