Speakers & Sessions

Day Two: Tuesday 14 November
9.00 am-9.30 am

IIA Board Session

Grace Nunn and Ramon Manzano

Grace Nunn, CIA

IIA NZ Board Education Chair

Grace is a Senior Manager at KPMG based in Wellington and has been an IIA NZ member since 2016. During this time, Grace has been involved in numerous events and brings enthusiasm and passion for internal audit. Her recent entrance to the profession means that she can bring new ideas and align the interests of those new to this profession to those with more experience. Grace has experience providing internal audit and advisory services to both public and private organisations and is a strong advocate for the value of internal audit.

Ramon Manzano, CIA, CA, ACDA

IIA NZ Board Education Deputy Chair

Ramon has been practicing internal audit for more than 25 years in New Zealand and overseas. He is currently Chief Audit Executive and General Manager at healthAlliance and was named Internal Auditor of the Year 2017. At this stage of his career, he has started sharing his experience and knowledge through mentoring and board memberships at not-for-profit organisations. His main interest is in promoting education and training for the next generation of internal auditors to equip them with the skills to drive positive change within their organisations and communities.

Session Topic

The Career Pathway/Career Transition Pathway session

The conference program “IIA NZ Career Pathway/Career Transition Pathway and IIA NZ Training Programme 2024” is designed to equip attendees with valuable insights into their professional development.

The Career Pathway/Career Transition Pathway session will offer guidance and resources for internal auditors seeking to advance their careers or make successful transitions within the field. The Training Programme for 2024 will be unveiled during this event, presenting a comprehensive lineup of educational opportunities and skill-building workshops tailored to meet the evolving needs of internal auditors. Conference attendees can expect to gain clarity on their career trajectory and discover new avenues for growth and learning in the dynamic world of internal auditing. This conference programme aims to empower professionals with the tools they need to thrive in their roles and make a meaningful impact on their organisations.

Theme: What Got You Here Won’t Get You There

The “What Got You Here Won’t Get You There” theme for the IIA NZ Conference 2023 challenges internal auditors to reflect on their past successes while embracing the need for innovation and adaptation in an everchanging business landscape. The conference theme serves as a powerful reminder that traditional methods and strategies that have led to success in the past may no longer be sufficient to navigate the complexities of the present and the future.

During this thought-provoking conference, attendees will explore how the role of internal auditors has evolved over time and how they must evolve with it. Speakers will share inspiring stories of organisations and professionals who have recognised the importance of continuous improvement and embraced transformative approaches to internal audit processes.

Participants will gain valuable insights into emerging trends and technologies shaping the internal audit profession. Workshops and interactive sessions will encourage attendees to challenge the status quo, identify opportunities for growth, and enhance their internal audit practices to drive maximum value for their organisations.

The “What Got You Here Won’t Get You There” IIA NZ Conference 2023 theme is a call to action, urging internal auditors to be proactive change agents. By embracing innovation, adopting new methodologies, and enhancing their skillsets, internal auditors will be better equipped to lead their organisations through uncertainty and towards sustainable success.