Casual Urban Driver

Ritchies; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowances

Overnight allowances

Job summary

Ritchies is seeking confident Coach Drivers to join the Blenheim team. With summer on the way, flexibility for weekends and tours is valuable. You’ll work in a community-focused transport company, representing the region to locals and visitors.

Applicants should have a Class 4 license and excellent communication skills. Roles include driving tours and charters, with meal and overnight allowances provided. Right to work in New Zealand is required.

Qualifications

• Class 4 license (minimum) required and strong communication skills.
• Ability to deliver engaging commentary to passengers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver informative commentary to passengers during tours.
• Drive coach and charter services as part of Ritchies team.

Skills

Communication skills

Commentary delivery

Tools

Class 4 license

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We’re on the hunt for confident Coach Drivers to join our team basedin Blenheim! With summer coming up, we’re expanding our team. We’re interested in having you on board if you have a Class 4 license (minimum) and great communication skills. You’d be an integral part of your community, and the tourism industry too!

Pay for this role depends on what service you're on- however you could be earning up to $34p/h!

Team Ritchies;

Ritchies is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading passenger transport companies with a team of more than 2,000 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’re 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 love living and working in Christchurch and enjoy showcasing the region to both locals and visitors. You are prepared to work weekends and are comfortable being away from home when required for tour durations. You take pride in your appearance and communicate confidently with people from all walks of life.

Your Skills;

• Great communicator and capable of delivering commentary
• Physically capable of lifting up to 20kgs

What you get;

• Minimum of 40 hours per week of work
• Meal and overnight allowances

Just ask us;

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.

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