Crown Compliant.
Our team has developed New Zealand’s only Government-compliant bike benefit program to help Government organisations support their staff’s commute and encourage healthier lifestyles.
We understand the strict regulations that come with Government organisations—whether it’s optics, financing, data privacy, procurement, or regulatory constraints. That’s why we’ve built a program that meets all these needs.
The result? Employees in Crown and Government organisations can now access the same benefits Kiwi businesses love from Workride once their organisations sign up.
trusted provider.
We have done the heavy lifting to ensure offering Workride to your team is a breeze.
here are some is some key points.
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Workride has collaborated with leading councils, top-tier legal and tax consultants, and Inland Revenue, securing approval via 4 binding rulings. As NZ’s only approved provider, we remove the insurmountable employer risks, compliance challenges, and administrative burdens, allowing businesses to confidently offer this benefit without the associated risk.
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Over 1,000 employers—from startups to national enterprises—have adopted our program after extensive due diligence. It’s a proven, operational, high-trust solution delivering seamless, compliant employee benefits nationwide.
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Your agency’s budget is paramount, and Workride ensures it remains untouched. All costs are handled externally through our bank financing partner, eliminating any upfront expenses or financial burden on your organization.
This model fully aligns with the strict guidelines of the Public Finance Act by shifting all financial risk to the employee—who is contractually obligated to complete their salary sacrifice obligations. The result? A secure, cashflow-neutral benefit that preserves public funds and maintains strong optics.
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We understand that local councils must offer benefits holistically, ensuring that every team member is treated fairly. Traditional benefits can sometimes disadvantage non-users by creating additional costs or uneven value distribution.
Workride addresses this by delivering a cost-free, inclusive solution through a salary sacrifice model.
With external financing handling the cost, your organization avoids direct expenses and potential inequities, while all employees gain access to a sustainable commuting benefit. This approach not only upholds fairness but also aligns with stakeholder optics, ensuring that the benefit truly serves everyone without bias.
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Workride is proudly NZ-owned and operated, designed with true employee choice in mind.
We’re completely independent—not tied to any specific bike store or brand—ensuring that your team gets a benefit free from commercial bias.
By welcoming any New Zealand retailer into our network, we create a fair playing field where employees can choose the ride—bike, e-bike, or scooter—that best suits their needs, while you offer a truly neutral and flexible benefit.
Read about Workride’s story here
Protecting the employer.
Workride’s lease-to-gift model is built to protect your organization at every step. By retaining ownership until employees complete their salary sacrifice payments, we eliminate financial exposure and regulatory risks.
If an employee abandons their salary sacrifice commitments, our structured process—Educate, Repurpose, and Reimburse—ensures that all costs are fully recoverable. Additionally, by maintaining responsibility for warranties and health and safety compliance, we shield your organisation from supplier-related liabilities. Read more details on this here
Making it easy.
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Workride’s reporting dashboard delivers complete financial transparency. Billing details can be consolidated into a single monthly invoice with downloadable reports. This streamlined tool simplifies financial management, reinforces accountability, and reduces administrative burdens for your organization.
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Workride automates workflows, eliminating manual paperwork and streamlining the entire process. Our software ensures compliance, and frees up valuable time for HR, payroll, and finance teams to focus on strategic priorities.
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Our configurable process empowers you to tailor document management and payment workflows to your organization’s needs. Customize every step, from initial documentation to final payment reconciliation, ensuring seamless communication with your internal systems and processes.
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Workride provides dedicated, specialist on-call support to assist your HR, payroll, and finance teams every step of the way. Our local experts deliver rapid, personalized guidance, and operational support, ensuring a smooth, worry-free implementation process.
You’re in good company.
Workride is already trusted by many councils across New Zealand, making a real impact on employee wellbeing.
Our benefit was co-funded alongside leading local government partners—including Wellington, Christchurch, and Auckland Councils—helping make Workride a reality.
Now, we're proud to pay that support forward by delivering a best-in-class employee experience to your team.
your pre-tax benefit provider.
Workride’s roadmap goes beyond bike benefits—we’re expanding to include public transport and more exciting opportunities ahead. Join almost 1,000 employers already offering these free-to-offer benefits and be part of the journey with Workride.
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5-step onboarding process.
Why leaders are choosing Workride?
✔ Trusted by New Zealand’s largest employers.
✔ No upfront costs using our financed arrangement.
✔ Compliant with Public Finance Act.
✔ Real-time dashboard for transparent reporting.
✔ Early access to pre-tax Public Transport benefit.
Let’s get you started.
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Want to reach out directly to the team?
Please contact: support@workride.co.nz