Coach Driver | Dart River

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff travel discounts

Full training

Qualification support

Career opportunities across Ngāi Tahu

Job summary

Ngāi Tahu Tourism is seeking an exceptional Coach Driver to join our team in Queenstown and Glenorchy. This is more than a driving role—it’s a chance to be a local host, storyteller, and ambassador for Aotearoa's incredible landscapes.

You will drive our 44-seat 4WD coaches along the Queenstown to Glenorchy route, deliver engaging commentary, and share the region's ecology, history and wildlife with guests from around the world.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Class 2 Licence.
• P Endorsement required.
• First Aid Certificate preferred.
• New Zealand Citizenship, Residency or a valid work visa.
• Excellent communication and customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Drive 44-seat 4WD coaches between Queenstown, Glenorchy and Paradise.
• Deliver engaging commentary and bring the region's stories to life.
• Share the area's history, landscapes, ecology and wildlife.
• Guide guests through the Beech Forest experience.
• Create memorable moments and world-class customer experiences.
• Ensure journeys are safe, professional and enjoyable.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Safety minded

People skills

Flexibility

Job description

Queenstown & Glenorchy | Full-Time Fixed-Term | Dart River Adventures | Ngāi Tahu Tourism Spend Your Days Driving One of the Most Beautiful Roads on Earth

Queenstown & Glenorchy | Full-Time Fixed-Term | Dart River Adventures | Ngāi Tahu Tourism Spend Your Days Driving One of the Most Beautiful Roads on Earth

Forget traffic jams, industrial areas, and staring at the same stretch of road every day.

Imagine starting your morning with alpine vistas, winding alongside crystal-clear rivers, beneath snow-capped mountains, and through landscapes that have featured in some of the world's most iconic films.

At Dart River Adventures, we're looking for an exceptional Coach Driver to join our team in Queenstown and Glenorchy. This is not your average driving role. It's an opportunity to become part of our guests' New Zealand adventure and share an environment that leaves people speechless every single day.

If you love people, the outdoors, and take pride in delivering unforgettable experiences, this could be the best job you'll ever have.

Why You'll Love This Role

Every day is different

One day you're welcoming visitors from Europe, the next you're hosting families from North America or travellers ticking New Zealand off their bucket list.

The scenery never gets old

Drive the world-famous Queenstown to Glenorchy road, widely regarded as one of New Zealand's most spectacular journeys.

You're more than a driver

You'll be a storyteller, local expert, host, and ambassador for this incredible region.

Work where others holiday

Swap office walls and city traffic for mountains, forests, rivers, and fresh alpine air.

Join the Ngāi Tahu Tourism whānau

Become part of one of New Zealand's leading tourism organisations, with opportunities to grow your career across our wider business.

What You'll Be Doing

• Driving our custom-built 44-seat 4WD coaches between Queenstown, Glenorchy and Paradise
• Delivering engaging commentary and bringing the region's stories to life
• Sharing the unique history, landscapes, ecology and wildlife of the area
• Guiding guests through our exclusive Beech Forest experience
• Creating memorable moments and world-class customer experiences
• Ensuring every journey is safe, professional and enjoyable

This is a role where your personality can shine and where the connections you make with guests are just as important as getting them from A to B.

What's In It For You?

• Competitive pay
• Staff travel and tourism discounts
• Full training and ongoing development
• Qualification support for the right applicant
• Career pathways across Ngāi Tahu Tourism
• A supportive team culture built on manaakitanga and respect
• A workplace that people travel across the world to experience

Most importantly, you'll spend your days immersed in one of the most extraordinary natural environments anywhere in Aotearoa.

About You

You'll thrive in this role if you:

• Love meeting and connecting with people from around the world
• Enjoy sharing local knowledge and telling great stories
• Take pride in delivering outstanding customer service
• Have a strong commitment to safety
• Enjoy working outdoors and being active
• Want to be part of a team that genuinely loves what they do

You'll Also Have

• Class 2 Licence
• P Endorsement
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexibility to work weekends and public holidays
• First Aid Certificate (preferred)
• New Zealand Citizenship, Residency or a valid work visa

Why Ngāi Tahu Tourism?

At Ngāi Tahu Tourism, Our Purpose Is Simple

To make the connection.

With our customers. Through our people. To our place. To Ngāi Tahu.

Every year, we welcome manuhiri from around the globe and share the stories, landscapes, and traditions that make this part of Aotearoa so special. We believe great experiences start with great people, and we'd love you to be one of them.

This Could Be the Lifestyle Change You've Been Looking For

Whether you're an experienced coach driver looking for something more rewarding, or someone wanting to combine professional driving with tourism, storytelling and adventure, this is a rare opportunity to work in a place that most people only dream of visiting.