In June 2018, Bruce was awarded a contract with Central Districts for the 2018–19 season. In March 2019, he was named as the Burger King Super Smash Men's Player of the Year at the annual New Zealand Cricket awards. In March 2022, in the
2021–22 Plunket Shield season, Bruce scored his maiden double century in first-class cricket, with 208
not out against
Northern Districts. In March 2025, during the
2024–25 Plunket Shield season, Bruce scored his maiden triple century in first-class cricket, with 345 from 401 deliveries. In January 2024, Bruce signed with
Lancashire for 2024 season. ==International career==