One of the biggest misconceptions about Amotai is that they hold a secret pool of procurement opportunities that only a select few can access.
The reality? Supplier diversity is about building relationships, increasing visibility, and creating long-term opportunities – not quick wins.
Unlike funding providers, Amotai doesn’t give out grants or subsidies, but what they do offer is just as valuable: access, advocacy, and connections that can help transform your business.
Amotai is the only national supplier diversity intermediary in Aotearoa, dedicated to supporting and uplifting Māori and Pasifika businesses.
When you register with Amotai, you gain more than just a listing in their directory of over 2,400 Māori and Pasifika businesses. You become visible to over 190 buyer members including, government, corporate, council, and iwi Buyers who are actively looking to diversify their supply chains and work with businesses like yours.
What Does Amotai Do?
- Advocate for Māori and Pasifika businesses at the highest levels of government and industry.
- Work with Buyer members on the value of supplier diversity by reviewing their policies, addressing procurement practices, and unlocking opportunities where Māori and Pasifika businesses can successfully compete.
- Connect you with opportunities – whether that’s through tenders, networking events, capability-building workshops, or direct introductions.
- Help businesses prepare for large-scale contracts by providing insights, advice, and support.
While large infrastructure projects are slowing, Amotai are seeing increased demand for business-as-usual (BAU) services – such as catering, accommodation, waste management, insurance, and more. Buyers are looking deeper into their networks, and if you’re not in the Amotai system, they won’t know you exist.
Supplier diversity is a growing movement in Aotearoa, but change takes time. Amotai’s small, passionate team works tirelessly – without central government funding – to break down barriers and create real opportunities for Māori and Pasifika businesses. The more businesses they have registered, the stronger their collective voice becomes, and the harder they can push for change.
Registration is free and takes just 20 minutes. Don’t miss the chance to put your business in front of the right people. Join Amotai today!
