Bambach Saddle Seats New Zealand
Over 60,000 seat sold worldwide
Ergonomic Saddle Seats New Zealand — The Original, Now Available Across Auckland and New Zealand
The Bambach Saddle Seat is the world’s original saddle seat — designed by Australian Occupational Therapist Mary Gale and handcrafted in Australia. For more than 30 years, Bambach chairs have been trusted in hospitals, dental surgeries, offices, and workplaces worldwide, and they remain the only saddle seat custom-made to suit your individual body, health, and profession.
With a Bambach Saddle Seat, you can achieve the ideal sitting posture — your spine resting in perfect balance and your hip joints in a natural, open position, made possible by the seat’s unique contoured shape. The result is effortless postural alignment, sustained throughout your working day. The signature high, straddle posture simultaneously supports and stabilises your body, freeing your hands and feet to move naturally through your workspace and reach equipment without straining or compensating.
A Revolution in the Way New Zealand Works and Sits
The Bambach Saddle Seat has transformed how people think about sitting. For those returning to work through rehabilitation, it provides a clinically sound path back to strength and wellbeing. For New Zealand professionals focused on long-term spinal health, it delivers a durable, evidence-based ergonomic solution that conventional office chairs cannot replicate.
Our ergonomic saddle seats are ideal for Auckland office workers, hands-on professionals across New Zealand, and anyone managing neck, back, or upper limb pain — or living with a neurological or musculoskeletal condition. The full Bambach range is available across Auckland and throughout New Zealand, custom-made to support your unique body, health, and profession.
Built to New Zealand Standards. Built for You.
Every Bambach Saddle Seat is available in four seat sizes, multiple height options, and a wide range of colours and fabrics — so you can configure a chair that fits your New Zealand workplace perfectly. Choose from with-back, no-back, and swing arm models, and personalise further with a variety of seat accessories.
Bambach saddle seats are tested to both Australian and New Zealand standards by AFRDI (Australasian Furnishing Research and Development Institute) and certified at the highest commercial rating — Level 6. This bi-national certification means New Zealand buyers — from individual professionals to large healthcare organisations and government procurement teams — can specify Bambach with full confidence in its independently verified safety, durability, and structural integrity.
Browse the full Bambach product range and use the Seat Selector to find the right model for your body and workspace today.
Does Bambach ship to New Zealand?
Yes. Bambach ships to all New Zealand locations, including Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga, and regional centres. Each chair is custom-made to order in Australia — the Bambach team can confirm current lead times and international freight options for New Zealand when you place your order.
Is the Bambach AFRDI Level 6 certification recognised in New Zealand?
Yes. The AFRDI (Australasian Furnishing Research and Development Institute) testing standard explicitly covers both Australia and New Zealand. Level 6 is the highest commercial rating available under the joint Australian and New Zealand standards framework, meaning Bambach chairs meet the most rigorous independently verified durability and safety requirements applicable to New Zealand workplaces, government facilities, and healthcare environments.
Are Bambach ergonomic chairs covered under ACC (Accident Compensation Corporation) in New Zealand?
In many cases, yes. The Bambach Saddle Seat is endorsed by the Australian Physiotherapy Association and is widely prescribed under occupational rehabilitation and return-to-work programs. In New Zealand, ACC (Accident Compensation Corporation) covers work-related injuries and supports return-to-work through vocational rehabilitation — ergonomic seating is commonly part of an ACC-supported workplace assessment. Speak with your occupational therapist or ACC case manager to confirm whether a Bambach Saddle Seat is eligible under your specific ACC claim.
Is the Bambach Saddle Seat compliant with New Zealand's Health and Safety at Work Act 2015?
Yes. The Bambach's AFRDI Level 6 certification supports compliance with the duty of care obligations under New Zealand's Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA), which requires persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the health and safety of workers is protected. Specifying AFRDI Level 6 certified ergonomic seating is a demonstrable, independently verified step toward meeting those obligations. WorkSafe New Zealand is the relevant regulatory authority.
Is the Bambach Saddle Seat used in New Zealand hospitals and dental practices?
Yes. The Bambach has a long track record in New Zealand's healthcare sector, including dental surgeries and medical practices across Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. For clinical environments, the no-back or swing arm models upholstered in surgical-grade vinyl are the most widely specified — surgical vinyl withstands hospital-grade cleaning products and meets infection control standards required across New Zealand's district health and Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand network.
Is the Bambach suitable for New Zealand veterinary practices?
Yes. New Zealand has a large and active veterinary sector. The Bambach is already trusted by hundreds of veterinary practices across Australia — and the same clinical benefits apply equally in New Zealand vet clinics. The surgical-grade vinyl upholstery withstands wet-area cleaning chemicals, and the four seat size options accommodate the varied body types and workstation heights common in veterinary practice.
How do I know which Bambach size is right for me in New Zealand?
Bambach is the only saddle seat available in four distinct seat sizes, designed to suit different body shapes, pelvic widths, and heights. The Seat Selector at bambach.com.au/choose-the-right-model/ guides you through the decision online. The Bambach team is also available by phone from New Zealand to assist with a personalised recommendation before purchase — call +61 2 8966 4800.
Does Bambach offer a trial period for New Zealand customers?
Yes. Every Bambach Saddle Seat comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. If the chair is not right for you within the first 30 days, Bambach will exchange any component or provide a full refund. The Bambach team can advise on the return freight process for New Zealand customers when you make your purchase.
