OAG, New Zealand
Ethan McKenzie is an experienced professional in performance auditing and analysis, currently serving as a Senior Performance Auditor at the Office of the Auditor-General in New Zealand since January 2022. Previously, Ethan held the roles of Senior Report-Writer/Analyst and Researcher/Analyst at the Waitangi Tribunal from September 2018 to December 2021. With a background in academia, Ethan assisted in research and teaching at Victoria University of Wellington and worked as a Daily Briefings Editor at Isentia. Prior experience includes roles as a User Experience contractor, Camera Assistant, and Customer Service Representative. Ethan holds a Master of Arts in New Zealand Studies and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History from the University of Sydney, along with a Bachelor of Arts in History and English.
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.