Manager, Specialist Assurance Services

Michael joined Audit New Zealand in February 2008, having been seconded from the United Kingdom in 2005/06 to work on Long-Term Council Community Plans. He provides specialist advice on asset management, performance management, and procurement.

Michael is a professional civil engineer with extensive local government experience in the United Kingdom. As the Technical Services Manager of a district council, he was responsible for a range of public services including highways, sewerage, parks, building control, and architecture. Before joining Audit New Zealand, Michael spent seven years with the United Kingdom Audit Commission and led inspection teams specialising in assessing local authority services.