Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Services
Tender Overview
About this tender
The University of Waikato is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced provider to deliver a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing service that supports the mental health, hauora, cultural wellbeing, safety, and resilience of university staff. The service must align with the University’s Health, Safety and Wellbeing Strategy, People & Capability objectives, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitments, and operate as a critical component of the University’s psychosocial risk management framework. Contact: Procurement procurement@waikato.ac.nz
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