At Kaizen Consulting we conduct Management Systems Evaluation Audits and provide you with a detailed report on Strengths, Gaps, Opportunities and Recommended Actions.
Our consultants are able to conduct in-depth audits in accordance with relevant industry guidelines and international standards such as:
Audits are usually carried out for the following reasons:
Supplier Review & Evaluation
Risk Management Audits
Audit Preparation
Meeting Requirements
Why Internal Auditing Matters
Internal audits are the engine that keeps a management system honest. A well-run audit programme uncovers problems while they are still small, drives genuine improvement, and demonstrates to certification bodies, customers and regulators that your system is more than a folder on a shelf. A poorly run programme, by contrast, becomes a tick-box exercise that misses risks until they cause harm.
What We Deliver
- Independent third-party audits — against ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 22000 and integrated management systems, conducted by experienced lead auditors.
- Internal audit programme design — we build a risk-based audit schedule that covers every clause and every process at the right frequency for your organisation.
- Pre-certification and gap audits — thorough readiness reviews before your certification or recertification audit, so there are no surprises on the day.
- Supplier and second-party audits — evaluate the management systems of your critical suppliers and contractors against your own requirements.
- Internal auditor training — build capability within your team so you can run a credible internal audit programme yourselves.
Our Audit Approach
We audit by walking your processes, talking with the people who run them, and verifying that what is documented matches what actually happens. Our findings are practical, plain-English and focused on risk — we report what matters, not what is easy to find. Every audit finishes with a clear closing meeting, a written report within five working days, and follow-up support to help you close out non-conformities and improvement opportunities.
Industries We Serve
Our audit team works across manufacturing, food production, construction, infrastructure, logistics, professional services, and the public sector throughout New Zealand. Whatever your sector, we bring an outside-in perspective that helps your team see opportunities they have stopped noticing.