Our Values, Vision and Culture

Our team has been dedicated to making the journey better for 100 years… and shows no signs of slowing down.

The Tranzit Group hasn’t become New Zealand’s largest family-owned transport and tourism company by luck. It’s because our team, whose diverse backgrounds, skills and experience – have combined to create something special.

While our different business brands each have their own unique culture that lives and breathes their company values, what unites us is The Tranzit Group’s commitment to providing a work environment where every team member brings their whole self to work and knows, they will go home safely.

The Tranzit Group Strategy

Our values

Tranzit values – customer first always
Tranzit values – go above and beyond
Tranzit values - do it once do it right
Tranzit values - we are leaders
Tranzit values - make it happen
Tranzit values - we deliver every time

Our people bring our values to life

Nazia Maurin - Driver Tranzurban Wellington

Nazia Maurin, who earned a Masters Degree in Accounting in Fiji, comes from a family of bus drivers. Inspired by her father, she proudly continues the family tradition and as a leader, encourages other women to learn to drive.

“I grew up with buses. My father was a bus driver, then I got to become a bus driver too. Ladies can be as well!”

Nazia Maurin, Driver Tranzurban Wellington.

Tranzit Coachlines Area Manager

“We are a constantly evolving company and being flexible has enabled us to grow our team in Palmerston North as well as introduce new systems and procedures that allow for continual operational improvements for our team, our customers and our partners.”

Christopher Candy-Boland, Tranzit Coachlines Area Manager.

Tranzit Tours Manager

“We continually finesse our fully-guided multi-day tours that take our loyal customers off the beaten track, based on their feedback as well as our strong tourism industry partnerships throughout New Zealand and in Australia. This keeps our itineraries fresh, full of activities that show off the best parts of New Zealand and ensure our customers have a memorable experience.”

Robin Corbett, Tranzit Tours Manager

James Snelgrove Cross Country Rentals

“After the international borders re-opened, we identified an opportunity to expand our customer base, strengthen our brand, and deliver exceptional car rental experiences to a wider audience. We expanded our services to include leisure and corporate car rentals at Christchurch, Auckland and Palmerston North Airports, marking a significant step forward in Cross Country Rentals company’s growth journey.”

James Snelgrove, Director, Cross Country Rentals

Samuel Stairmaid Tranzurban General Manager

“We are focused on rewarding positive driver behaviour and, as part of this, instigated a recognition and incentives campaign based on our company values. It has been great to see the positive engagement within the team as a result, as well as see how this can further motivate all team members to lead by example.”

Samuel Stairmand, General Manager, Tranzurban Wellington

Daryn Murphy Tranzit Group Fleet Manager

“I love that as a company manager, I can come up with innovative ideas, make them happen and know they are supported by our company Directors.”

Daryn Murphy, Tranzit Group’s National Fleet Manager whose idea to convert a diesel double deck bus to 100% electric successfully showed an alternative way to decarbonise our fleet.