Advice for government agencies
This page contains eInvoicing information and resources specific to government organisations.
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The New Zealand Government backs eInvoicing
In November 2024, the New Zealand Government Procurement Rules were updated to include requirements for mandated government agencies to send and receive eInvoices by January 2026. Under the rules, government agencies must also pay supplier eInvoices within 5 business days.
Stronger requirements for eInvoicing in New Zealand
Read more about the Rules:
Government requires stronger requirements for eInvoicing in New Zealand
Government Procurement Rule 51: eInvoicing capability(external link) — New Zealand Government Procurement
Government Procurement Rule 51A: Prompt payment times(external link) — New Zealand Government Procurement
Government agencies eInvoicing or required to be eInvoicing
A list of government agencies who are already eInvoicing or are required to implement eInvoicing capability (per Rule 51 of the New Zealand Government Procurement Rules) is available.
Note: agencies marked as required to meet Rule 51 are subject to change and there may be additional agencies added during 2025.
Get in touch if your government organisation is not on list but is able to send or receive eInvoices.
Getting setup for eInvoicing
Getting set up will depend on your organisation’s size and financial system’s complexity. For agencies that may need an Access Point Provider to connect with the eInvoicing network, using a provider on the Government open syndicated agreement may simplify and shorten the procurement process.
Additional implementation and change management resources are available to support the implementation of eInvoicing in your organisation.
- Advice for small and medium business
- Advice for large business
- eInvoicing implementation guide and technical self service resource
- eInvoicing change management guide.
Government open syndicated agreement panel
If your organisation uses a platform that requires an Access Point Provider, the syndicated agreement, with 7 panel members, is your starting point.
Government open syndicated agreement: PEPPOL capabilities and associated services(external link) — New Zealand Government Procurement
Government case studies
Check out these government agencies’ experience with implementing eInvoicing and the benefits they’ve gained.
The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is leading the way for government eInvoicing
MBIE proves value of eInvoicing by paying their suppliers faster
List of suppliers sending eInvoices to government
A list of suppliers actively sending eInvoices to government, updated monthly, is available to download below.
Active eInvoice senders to government
Download the list of active eInvoice senders to government [XLSX, 33 KB]
Supplier data matching service
With thousands of businesses registered for eInvoicing, and growing every month, this service will match your list of suppliers with organisations who can send you eInvoices now. We will cross reference your data to the Peppol eInvoicing Directory and the list of active eInvoice senders to government.
Send your list of active suppliers to:
Procure to Pay Community of Practice (P2P CoP)
The quarterly P2P CoP is a successful collaboration forum attended by representatives from central and wider government agencies. The meetings are for discussion to share progress and challenges on eInvoicing and payment times. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) eInvoicing team shares any current affairs along with tips and tools to get more value out of your investment in eInvoicing.
If you want to join us at the next P2P CoP, contact:
Sign up, to stay ahead
If you’re a business owner, accountant, business advisor or manager – or you just want to stay in front of the eInvoicing curve – sign up here for email updates, seminar/webinar invitations, and tips to get maximum value from eInvoicing.