Council Approved.
Our team has developed New Zealand’s local government-compliant bike benefit program to help councils support their staff’s commute and encourage healthier lifestyles.
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We understand that local and regional councils face strict regulations—whether it’s financing, data privacy, or procurement. That’s why we built a program that meets every one of these needs.
The result? Employees from local councils can now access the same benefits Kiwi businesses love once their employer signs up.
IRD Ruling.
We have done the heavy lifting to ensure offering Workride to your team is a breeze.
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Workride has collaborated with leading councils, top-tier legal and tax consultants. Across the last 3 years we have successfully secured 4 binding rulings from Inland Revenue. As NZ’s trusted 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
Built for you.
Workride’s lease-to-gift model is built to protect your organisation at every step. By holding 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 Workride maintaining responsibility for warranties and health and safety compliance, we shield your organisation from supplier-related liabilities.
Safest choice.
We’ve earned the trust by almost 1,500 organisations across New Zealand by delivering a bike benefit program that’s fully compliant, protected, and seamless. Trusted by councils, crown entities, NZX-listed companies, large corporates, and SMEs — Workride is the proven, risk-free way to support employee’s commutes & wellbeing with real impact.
Bike benefits. Made even easier.
Nothing Upfront. Monthly Instalments. Protected & Flexible if an employee leaves.
Workride Plus unlocks NZ’s trusted bike benefit for Government & Enterprise organisations that are restricted by internal finance rules.
Easy & Automated.
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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.
Trusted provider.
Workride is already trusted by many councils across New Zealand, making a real impact on employee wellbeing.
Our benefit was developed alongside leading local government partners—including Wellington City, Christchurch City, 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.
Pre-tax benefit provider.
At Workride, we’re all about supporting sustainable choices for your team. In 2025 we partnered with Extraordinary to help rollout pre-tax public transport passes that make commuting more affordable while significantly reducing your organization’s carbon footprint.
Join us on our journey to redefine employee benefits, and give your team exclusive early access to innovative, cost-saving perks that drive positive impact.
Onboarding process.
Why leaders are choosing Workride?
Trusted by New Zealand’s largest employers.
No upfront costs using our financed arrangement.
Compliant with legislation.
Real-time dashboard for transparent reporting.
Exclusive 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