Coach Driver

Ritchies Transport Holdings; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading passenger transport company in Christchurch seeks flexible Drivers for local charter work. You'll have the chance to grow into tour driving roles while ensuring passenger satisfaction. A minimum NZ Class 4 license and strong communication skills are necessary. Enjoy a supportive team environment with minimum 40 hours weekly, meal allowances, and uniform provided.

Benefits

Minimum of 40 hours per week

Meal and overnight allowances

Uniform provided

Supportive team

Qualifications

• Confidence and flexibility required.
• Ability to work weekends and be away from home.
• Strong communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Focus on local charter work and tour driving.
• Provide commentary and interaction with passengers.
• Participate in urban services as needed.

Skills

Great communicator and capable of delivering commentary

Physically capable of lifting up to 20kgs

NZ Class 4 license (minimum)

P endorsement

Can operate manual transmission

Job description

The Opportunity

We’re on the lookout for confident, flexible Drivers to join our Christchurch team. This casual role focuses on local charter work, with the opportunity to upskill into tour driving and help cover urban services. With the busy cruise and tour season ahead, it’s a great chance to enjoy variety, meet people, and be part of both your community and the tourism industry. A Class 4 licence (minimum) and strong communication skills are essential.

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 can showcase the stunning Canterbury region – and beyond – to Kiwis and visitors alike. You’re prepared to work weekends and spend time away from home depending on tour durations. You take pride in your appearance and can communicate easily 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 4 license (minimum)
• P endorsement
• Can operate manual transmission

What you get

• Minimum of 40 hours per week of work
• Meal and overnight allowances
• Uniform provided
• Supportive team

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.