Cruise Ship - Shuttle and Tour Drivers - Dunedin

Ritchies Group; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Full training provided

Uniform provided

Supportive team environment

Global visitor exposure

Job summary

Ritchies Group in Dunedin is recruiting professional coach drivers on a fixed-term, casual basis for the upcoming cruise ship season. You will provide safe, reliable transport across shuttle routes, sightseeing tours, and shore excursions while showcasing New Zealand’s beauty to international visitors.

We seek team players with NZ Class 4 Licence and P Endorsement who can work weekends and public holidays. Full training, uniform, and a supportive team are provided as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Confident engaging with domestic and international visitors.
• Ability to provide informative and engaging commentary.
• Minimum NZ Class 4 Licence with P Endorsement.
• Ability to operate manual transmission vehicles.
• Strong commitment to safety and professional driving standards.

Responsibilities

• Transport passengers safely across shuttle routes, sightseeing tours, and shore excursions in Dunedin.
• Provide engaging commentary and information about the region to passengers.
• Deliver a welcoming and professional experience representing Ritchies to visitors.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Commentary skills

NZ Class 4 Licence

P Endorsement

Manual transmission

Safety-focused driving

Job description

The Opportunity

We are looking for professional and customer-focused Coach Drivers to join our team in Dunedin on a fixed-term, casual basis for the upcoming cruise ship season.

As one of the first people visitors meet when they arrive in Dunedin, you'll play an important role in creating memorable experiences for thousands of domestic and international guests. You'll provide safe, reliable transport services across shuttle routes, sightseeing tours, and shore excursions while showcasing everything our region has to offer.

Once the cruise season concludes, there may be opportunities to continue driving for our charter and tour operations.

If you hold a minimum Class 4 Licence and passenger endorsement, enjoy working with people, and take pride in delivering exceptional service, we'd love to hear from you.

Team Ritchies

Ritchies is one of Aotearoa New Zealand's leading passenger transport companies, employing more than 3,000 people nationwide. We operate a diverse range of services including public transport, school services, charters, tours, and private hire.

We're also on an exciting journey towards a more sustainable future, investing in cleaner transport solutions while continuing to connect communities across New Zealand.

About You

You're passionate about customer service and enjoy meeting people from all walks of life. You take pride in providing a safe, welcoming, and professional experience for passengers and are excited by the opportunity to represent both Ritchies and Dunedin to visitors from around the world.

You’ll be flexible, reliable, and available to work during the busy cruise ship season, including weekends and public holidays.

Your Skills

• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Confident engaging with domestic and international visitors
• Ability to provide informative and engaging commentary
• Physically capable of handling passenger luggage (up to 20kg)
• Minimum NZ Class 4 Licence
• P Endorsement
• Ability to operate manual transmission vehicles
• Strong commitment to safety and professional driving standards

What You Get

• Competitive hourly rate
• Full training provided
• Uniform provided
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• The opportunity to meet people from all over the world
• A unique role showcasing one of New Zealand's most beautiful regions

Just Ask Us

We're an equal opportunities employer with a strong commitment to Health, Safety and Wellbeing. Our pre-employment process includes drug testing, Ministry of Justice checks, and reference checks.

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