Casual School Driver - Ashburton

Ritchies Group; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform

Career progression opportunities

Friendly, team environment

Job summary

Ritchies Transport Holdings Ltd. in Ashburton is seeking casual School Bus Drivers to work school hours before and after school. This role fits around school schedules and offers potential extra work on charters.

You will be part of a team dedicated to safe, reliable community transport and will enjoy school holidays off, with training as needed. You will transport students to and from school, upholding safety and customer service standards while representing a community‑mocused company.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Full Class 2 NZ License (minimum).
• Reliable driver with a tidy appearance and a safe driving record.
• Good communicator who can interact well with students, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Transport children to and from school on scheduled runs.
• Adhere to bus timetable and safety procedures.
• Maintain a neat vehicle appearance and report any issues promptly.

Skills

Full Class 2 NZ License

P endorsement

Reliable

Good communicator

Job description

The Opportunity

We are looking for School Bus Drivers to join our team in Ashburton on a casual basis. You will be working school bus hours, before and after school. This is a great opportunity if you’re looking for part‑time hours that fit around school schedules, enjoy being out and about in your community, and want to work for a company that genuinely values its people. There is also the opportunity to pick up extra work doing charters when required. You will get school holidays off, except when we need you for ongoing training or development.

Team Ritchies

Ritchies is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading passenger transport companies with a team of more than 3,000 people providing coach and charter services right across the country. We partner with regional councils and schools to supply public transport services as well as offering a range of bus and coach hire services to businesses and the general public. You would be joining us at an exciting time in Ritchies’ history as we gear up to decarbonise our fleet and move to a more sustainable public transport model.

About You

You are looking for a change, you want to work for a company that values your skills and work ethic and you’re ready to make the move! You enjoy driving and being out in your community. You’re a safe operator who takes pride in their appearance and communicates well. You understand that you will be transporting children to & from school and have the patience to deal with these members of our community.

Your Skills

• Full Class 2 NZ License (minimum)


• Reliable


• Good communicator


• P endorsement

What you get

• Uniform


• Career progression opportunities


• Friendly, team environment

Process from here

We are an equal opportunities employer, that focuses heavily on Health and Safety. As such, our pre-employment checks include drug testing, Ministry of Justice checks and reference checking. Due to the nature of this role, a VCA will have to be successfully passed before role is offered. As regulations require, you will also need to pass a medical.

Candidates for this position must be in New Zealand have the right to work in New Zealand at the time of application.