New Zealand Government Procurement demystifies procurement for public sector
New Zealand Government Procurement (NZGP) helps public sector agencies understand the mysteries of procurement with our popular course: Demystifying Procurement.
The learning suite is available online via Hīkina, our e-learning platform, and as an in-person course around the motu. Over the years, numerous people working both in procurement and other areas of government, have done this popular course.
Refreshed Demystifying Procurement
We’ve recently refreshed Demystifying Procurement to keep it relevant to current times and changes in government procurement. We’ve modernised the e-learning suite to accurately reflect the current public sector procurement context. We’ve also added two new modules: one emphasising the value of procurement and the other explaining the role of NZGP as system-lead.
The refreshed course highlights more specific areas of procurement, for example societal benefits that can be obtained through good procurement practice, and the value and importance of managing contracts and supplier relationships.
Whether you’re a seasoned procurement professional or a new starter, you can benefit from Demystifying Procurement. The course provides a great introduction for new staff members wanting to grow their procurement knowledge to better plan, source and manage procurement. It also works as an excellent refresher for the more experienced practitioner wanting to brush up their skills.
In-person learning
In addition to the e-learning offered on Hīkina, we run in-person, interactive workshops which introduce the procurement life cycle and key activities within it. You can see the dates for future courses on Hīkina and all you need to do is to complete the e-learning modules before attending. Over 90% of past participants rated the popular course 5 out of 6 or higher.
Course participants have said:
“I know now that public procurement is the direction I’d like to take my career.”
“Fantastic delivery - particularly with respect to incorporating Te Reo Māori and Tikanga. It stood out to me and gave me confidence in the way I can carry myself within my organisation and wider.”
“Really keen on participating more in these sessions as they bring a lot of knowledge that helps to make better outcomes in procurement processes.”
“Thank you, I liked the real-world examples to quantify the context and apply to my ministry.”
Access Demystifying Procurement, and other courses to support your professional development, by visiting Hīkina. You need to be a government agency employee and have a RealMe login to access the courses.