Our recent work

We've looked at whether Operation Respect has been designed and set up effectively to achieve its aims. NZDF is starting to build the momentum needed to create sustained change, but there is a long way to go.

We've published our reply to a member of Parliament who had several concerns about the Ministry of Health's Measles Catch-up Campaign.
Opportunities to work for us

Assistant Auditor-General, Strategy and Communications
This is a key leadership position in an organisation that engages at the highest levels of central and local government. This role, which is also responsible for the communications function, is critical to positioning the Office.
Applications close Sunday 28 May.
What we do
The Controller and Auditor-General is an Officer of Parliament. This means he is independent of the Government and can't be directed by whichever political party is holding power.
The Auditor-General has two business units – the Office of the Auditor-General (this site) and Audit New Zealand (auditnz.parliament.nz).
Together, our work gives Parliament and the public an independent view of how public organisations are operating. That independence, along with watching the spending, is why the Auditor-General is sometimes called the public's watchdog.
Here's the video transcript, and there's more information in the About us section.
What does an auditor do?
An auditor checks that information organisations report annually is reliable, and lets us know if it isn’t. (Here’s the video transcript.)
What is the Controller function?
The Controller checks that money is spent lawfully, and can "turn off the money tap" if it isn't. (Here's the video transcript.)

