Charter Driver

Ritchies Transport Holdings Ltd.; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 30,307 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal and overnight allowances

Uniform provided

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Ritchies Transport Holdings Ltd. is expanding its team in Ōpua to recruit a permanent part-time Tour Driver. You will connect people, places, and experiences across Aotearoa’s tourism sector while upholding safety and service.

Applicants should hold a NZ Class 2 licence with P endorsement, be able to operate manual transmission, and be prepared for weekend work and potential overnight trips. You’ll join a company with a long-standing presence in passenger transport, offering guaranteed hours,

Qualifications

• NZ Class 2 licence (minimum).
• P endorsement is required.
• Able to operate manual transmission.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 20kgs.
• Excellent communication and capable of delivering commentary.

Skills

Great communicator

Commentary delivery

NZ Class 2 licence

P endorsement

Manual transmission

Job description

The Opportunity

With summer just around the corner, we’re expanding our crew to keep up with the busy season ahead. As a permanent part-time Tour Driver based in Ōpua, you’ll play an important role in connecting people, places, and experiences, both within your local community and across Aotearoa’s vibrant tourism industry.

If you hold a minimum Class 2 licence, have excellent communication skills, and take pride in providing safe, friendly, and memorable journeys, we’d love to have you on board!

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 are prepared to work weekends and to travel or stay away from home depending on tour durations.

You take pride in your appearance and can 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
• NZ Class 2 licence (minimum)
• P endorsement
• Able to operate manual transmission

What You Get

• Permanent part-time role with guaranteed hours
• Meal and overnight allowances
• Uniform provided
• Supportive team environment

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 be in New Zealand and have the right to work in New Zealand at the time of application.