School Bus Driver

Ritchies Transport Holdings Ltd.; Auckland; On-site; NZD 34,440 - 44,083; Part time

Job summary

Ritchies Transport Holdings Ltd. in Auckland is seeking permanent part-time School Bus Drivers to join our Albany driving team. This role delivers safe, reliable transport for students, operating scheduled routes, and providing friendly customer service to students, parents and schools.

You will help create a positive travel experience while upholding the highest safety standards every day. Ideal candidates have Full Class 2 license, P Endorsement, and a genuine passion for driving and working

Qualifications

• Full Class 2 license (minimum).
• P Endorsement.
• Patience and ability to work with children.
• Strong reliability and punctuality.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Safety-conscious, professional attitude.
• Ability to stay calm and make good decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Operate scheduled school bus routes.
• Ensure students travel safely to and from school.
• Provide excellent customer service to students, parents and schools.
• Support local community with safe travel experiences.

Skills

Excellent communication

Reliability

Punctuality

Calm under pressure

Child safety awareness

Job description

The Opportunity

We are looking for friendly, reliable locals to join our Albany driving team. This is the perfect role if you want steady hours that fit around family life — school runs in the morning and afternoon, with the option to pick up extra charter work when it suits. Enjoy school holidays off, with only the occasional training day required.

About Us

Ritchies Transport is one of New Zealand's largest privately owned transport operators, providing bus and coach services across the country. Founded in 1935, the company has grown from a small family‑run business into a major player in public transport, school bus services, and charter travel. Ritchies operates urban bus networks in several regions, including Auckland, Queenstown, and Dunedin, as well as offering long‑distance coach services and tourism transport. Known for its focus on safety, reliability, and customer service, the company plays a key role in connecting communities and supporting both daily commuters and the tourism industry.

About the Role

We are looking for permanent part‑time School Bus Drivers to join our team, delivering safe, reliable, and friendly transport services for students. This role involves operating scheduled school bus routes, ensuring students travel safely to and from school, and providing excellent customer service to students, parents, and schools. Drivers play a vital role in supporting their local community by creating a safe and positive travel experience while maintaining the highest standards of safety and professionalism every day.

About You

You’re the kind of person who enjoys being out and about, knows the value of a friendly smile, and takes pride in doing a job well. You understand the responsibility of transporting Tamariki safely and have the patience and calm nature that makes you great with kids.

What You Offer

• Full Class 2 (minimum)
• P Endorsement
• A genuine passion for driving and working with children
• Strong reliability and punctuality
• Excellent communication skills
• A safety‑conscious, professional attitude
• Ability to stay calm and make good decisions under pressure

What We Offer

• Uniform provided
• Fortnightly pay
• Training and ongoing support
• Rewarding, community‑focused role
• Friendly, team‑oriented environment
• Health and safety focused organisation
• Stable employment with a company providing an essential community service
• Employment Assistance Programme such as Sonder

Why Join Ritchies?

At Ritchies, our people are at the heart of what we do. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and positive workplace. As we are a health and safety conscious employer, 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.