Casual SESTA Driver

Ritchies Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid hours per day

Uniform provided

Ongoing training & career development

Supportive team culture

Work that changes lives

Flexible around family commitments

Job summary

Ritchies Transport Holdings Ltd. is seeking Specialised School Transport Assistance (SESTA) drivers to support families in the Warkworth, Wellsford, Kaiwaka and Mangawhai communities. You’ll help ensure tamariki arrive at school safely, calmly, and with a friendly face they trust.

The role follows school bus hours on a casual basis with training and development opportunities. You’ll be part of a team focused on safety, reliability and community service, making a tangible difference every day.

Qualifications

• Full Class 1 License
• P Endorsement
• Excellent communication skills
• Reliability, patience, and a community minded attitude.

Skills

Excellent communication

Reliability

Patience

Community minded

Job description

The Opportunity

We are looking for Specialised School Transport Assistance (SESTA) Drivers to join our team servicing the Warkworth, Wellsford, Kaiwaka, and Mangawhai communities on a casual basis.

This is not just a driving role, it is meaningful, purpose-led work ensuring Tamariki with special needs arrive at school safely, calmly, and with a friendly face they trust.

You’ll be working school bus hours, before and after school and enjoy school holidays off, except when required for ongoing training or development.

Our SESTA Drivers play a huge part in supporting whānau who rely on safe, reliable transport for their children. For many families, you may be the most important part of their morning.

If you’re calm, patient, and enjoy connecting with people, this role could be life-changing, for you and for the children you support.

About Ritchies

Ritchies is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading passenger transport companies, with over 2,000 team members across the country. We partner with schools, councils, and communities to deliver safe, reliable transport every day.

You’ll be joining us at an exciting time as we move towards a more accessible, sustainable, community-focused future.

About You

This role is a great fit if you:

• Have a warm, patient, and caring nature
• Enjoy helping others and giving back to your community
• Prefer predictable hours that fit around life
• Can build trust with children and families
• Stay calm under pressure
• Are committed to safety, reliability and professionalism

Whether you’re semi-retired, looking for stable part time work, wanting to make a difference, or seeking a role with purpose, you’ll thrive here.

Skills & Requirements

• Full Class 1 License
• P Endorsement
• Excellent communication skills
• Reliability, patience, and a community minded attitude.

Ability to pass:

• NZ Police Vetting under the Children’s Act
• DL9 Medical
• Drug and alcohol screening

What You Get

• Guaranteed 4 paid hours per day (school days)
• Uniform provided - white shirts, jacket, vest, tie, cap and epaulettes
• Ongoing training & career development
• Supportive, friendly team culture
• A role that genuinely changes lives
• Work that fits around whānau, retirement, or other commitments

Next Steps

We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to Health and Safety. Our pre-employment checks include Police Vetting, under the Children’s Act 2014, drug testing, reference checks, and a medical examination.

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