Applications are about to open for the 2027 New Zealand Government Procurement graduate programme.
Key dates
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Jun
25
Agency webinar: Agency administrator
Part of: Procurement key date TrainingHow to manage your organisation’s details and tasks for the agency administrator.
Thursday 25 June, 10am – 10:45am
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Jul
9
Agency webinar: How to begin an RFx in Procure Connect
Part of: Procurement key date TrainingLearn how to start a procurement activity from a panel and the RFx process.
Thursday 9 July, 10am – 11am
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Jul
23
Agency webinar: How to view, evaluate and award an RFx in Procure Connect
Part of: Procurement key date TrainingDeep dive into the RFx process in Procure Connect.
Tuesday 23 July, 10-10:45am
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Aug
6
Agency webinar: Overview of Procure Connect
Part of: Procurement key date TrainingLearn about Procure Connect, how the platform works and where to find help.
Thursday 6 August, 10am – 11am
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Sept
1
Supplier onboarding for construction consultancy services open for September 2026
Part of: Procurement key date All-of-Government ConstructionSupplier onboarding for construction consultancy services open from 1 to 30 September 2026.
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Oct
1
Rule 22: Panel of suppliers reporting
Part of: Procurement key dateReporting by all mandated agencies on their spending through panels is due 1 October 2026.
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Oct
1
Supplier diversity reporting due
Part of: Procurement key dateReporting by all mandated agencies on the value of contracts awarded to Māori businesses is due 1 October 2026.
News and updates
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New Zealand Government Procurement graduate programme 2027
Part of: Procurement news Training -
Heart stents secured through GETS generates savings
Part of: Procurement news ProfilePharmac has just used GETS to source tiny, mesh-like metal tubes that get placed inside narrowed coronary arteries during a procedure called angioplasty.
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Helping schools save money on print so you can put that cash into teaching
Part of: All-of-Government ICT Hardware ICT Services Office ProcurementPrint devices delivers an average 14% savings to schools and kura.
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Uplifting capability through insights
Part of: Procurement newsAn important part of New Zealand Government Procurement’s offering is our Workforce and Capability team. They help to promote best practice, foster collaboration, and develop procurement practitioners’ knowledge and skills.
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The people behind public procurement – shining a light on the New Zealand’s procurement workforce
Part of: Procurement newsThe Procurement Workforce Survey helps build a clear picture of the people who work in public sector procurement across New Zealand. The 2026 survey launches in early July and we need your participation.
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Update on the AoG Creative and media services panel refresh
Part of: All-of-Government Contract update Professional services ProcurementThe creative and media services refresh brings new skills and perspectives to the existing panel of quality providers.
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Help to build your property-related iwi relationships
Part of: Common Capability Property ProcurementWe have a panel that can help you engage Māori early in property-related projects and form better relationships while developing your property needs.
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National Fuel Response Plan – guidance on construction contracts for government agencies
This new guidance helps government agencies manage construction contracts and procurement in response to the current fuel situation.