Ramon Manzano, CIA, CA

IIA NZ Board Member

Ramon has more than 30 years’ experience in internal audit across New Zealand and 10 other countries, working in both public and private sector organisations. His early career included roles in commercial banking and education.

He is currently Chief of Audit and Assurance at Health New Zealand, where he leads a team of 56 professionals that includes auditors, investigators, and data analysts. He has worked in New Zealand’s health sector since 2010 and has played a key role in building internal audit capability, including supporting the transition to a national health organisation.

As an IIA New Zealand Board member, he is particularly interested in equipping the next generation of internal auditors to adapt to emerging technologies and evolving processes in a changing world, while remaining grounded in the timeless leadership qualities and professional judgement that are fundamental to the profession.