How do I find and bid for government contracts in New Zealand?

Most government tenders are advertised on the Government Electronic Tenders Service, known as GETS, which is run by New Zealand Government Procurement within MBIE, and registering is free. Public agencies covered by the Government Procurement Rules, which include most central government agencies, must generally advertise open tenders for contracts above the value threshold, currently 100,000 dollars for goods and services, on GETS. Local councils are not bound by the Rules, but they follow their own procurement policies under the Local Government Act 2002, and many also use GETS or their own portals. Set up alerts for relevant categories, read the Rules and the tender documents carefully, and prepare a compliant response. Agencies also value evidence of capability and broader outcomes such as employment and sustainability.