Charter Driver

Ritchies Transport Holdings; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Meal allowances

Overnight allowances

Uniform provided

Supportive team

Job summary

Ritchies Transport Holdings in Whangarei, North Island, is seeking a permanent part-time Tour Driver based in Ōpua. You’ll connect people, places, and experiences across Aotearoa, delivering safe, friendly journeys and engaging commentary for tour groups and locals alike.

You should hold a minimum NZ Class 2 licence, have strong communication skills, and be prepared to work weekends or stay away during tours.

Qualifications

• Minimum NZ Class 2 licence required.
• P endorsement preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 20kg.
• Excellent communication and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging commentary to passengers.
• Ensure safety and comfort during tours.
• Communicate clearly with diverse passengers.

Skills

Communication

Commentary

Class 2 licence

P endorsement

Manual transmission

Physical fitness

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.

Ritchies Transport Holdings - Whangarei, North Island

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