Ministry of Social Development

Request for Proposal - Employment Placement Service in Auckland

The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is seeking suitably qualified providers to deliver Employment Placement Services in the Auckland Region. The service’s goal is to support jobseekers to transition off benefit into sustainable employment and achieve financial independence.

In this procurement, we seek more than a capable service provider - we are looking for a strategic partner who understands the Auckland labour market and shares our commitment to inclusive, sustainable employment outcomes.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please register for the Provider briefing - https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b0f8aed7-8264-41ea-abad-bcde14d570c7@e40c4f52-99bd-4d4f-bf7e-d001a2ca6556

The full tender documents are available through Weka, the MSD supplier portal. All questions must be submitted via Weka, and all proposals must also be submitted through the portal.

Weka ref number for this procurement is MSCN00000067.

The login in page:
https://fa-erzm-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/faces/FuseWelcome

How to access and respond to Open Tender Opportunities on Weka:
https://www.msd.govt.nz/documents/what-we-can-do/providers/social-sector-partner-changes/user-guide-accessing-and-responding-to-open-tender-opportunities-with-the-ministry.pdf

For current MSD Suppliers/Partners, please use the unique link emailed to you to set up your Supplier/Partner portal account if you haven't done so. If you do not have access to the unique link that was sent, please contact us at Community_Information@msd.govt.nz or call 0800 808 770.

For new prospective Suppliers/Partners, please register your organisation as a Supplier/Partner on Weka at your earliest convenience.

How to register as a Supplier/Partner on Weka:
• User Guide for Supplier/Partner Registration - https://www.msd.govt.nz/documents/what-we-can-do/providers/social-sector-partner-changes/user-guide-how-to-register-as-a-supplier-partner.pdf
• Instructional Video for Supplier/Partner Registration - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7cc3_dpfmw&t=5s
• Other resources for Weka - https://www.msd.govt.nz/what-we-can-do/providers/social-sector-partner-changes/resource-guide.html

If you need support or have any questions about registering for Weka, please do not hesitate to contact NAC_Suppliers@msd.govt.nz. Once you have access to Weka and require further assistance, please contact us at Community_Information@msd.govt.nz or call 0800 808 770.

Department/Business Unit: Service Delivery

Status Open
Tenderer https://www.gets.govt.nz/MSD
Closing 4 Mar 2026 5:00 PM NZDT
Reference 33413821
Notice Type Request for Proposals (RFP)
Regions Auckland
Customer Reference 25.249.01
Contact Details Susan Kaunds
Auckland_Region_Tenders@msd.govt.nz
Published 3 Feb 2026 12:00 PM NZDT

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