Ringa Hora Workforce Development Council is seeking feedback on the proposed Level 3 and Level 4 Tendering and Procurement micro-credentials. The draft qualifications have been developed in consultation with industry and are open for national consultation, closing 30 September 2025. These will be submitted to NZQA for evaluation early October.
Here are the draft micro-credentials for feedback.
Your feedback will help ensure the final versions meet the needs of learners, employers, and communities across Aotearoa New Zealand. You can submit your feedback here.
Procurement and tendering play a vital role in New Zealand’s economy, governed by the New Zealand Government Procurement (NZGP) framework introduced in 2019. Key sectors such as construction, healthcare, education, IT, transport, and energy are heavily engaged in these processes.
Despite an annual government procurement spend of $42 billion, small and Māori-owned businesses remain significantly underrepresented in successful tenders. Barriers such as limited access to flexible training, complex compliance requirements, and gaps in digital literacy continue to prevent many capable businesses from competing on a level playing field.
We will be engaging fully with stakeholders and our wider consultation group throughout the project. We welcome feedback or expressions of interest to be involved at any time and will continue to add people who are interested, by emailing [email protected].
