School Bus Driver - Ferry Road

Ritchies Transport Holdings Ltd.; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,307 - 38,572; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform

Career progression opportunities

Friendly team environment

Varied role with charter opportunities

Job summary

Ritchies Transport Holdings Ltd. is seeking a Permanent Part-time School Bus Driver to join our team in Ferry Road, Christchurch. You’ll drive on school hours, with opportunities to pick up extra charter work, and enjoy school holidays off aside from essential training.

You’ll be valued for safety, reliability and friendly service to students and families. Requirements include a Full Class 2 or Class 4 NZ Licence with an Endorsement, plus reliable, punctual, and professional communication

Qualifications

• NZ licences: Class 2 or Class 4 with endorsement.
• Reliability, punctuality and professional conduct.
• Strong communication with students and families.
• Safety-focused approach to transporting children.

Responsibilities

• Transport students to and from school on designated routes.
• Maintain safe, professional, and friendly service at all times.
• Communicate with families and school staff as needed.

Skills

Class 2 Licence

Class 4 Licence

NZ Endorsement

Reliable and punctual

Good communication skills

Safety-focused

Professional attitude

Job description

The Opportunity

We are looking for a School Bus Driver to join our team in Ferry Road, Christchurch. You will be working school bus hours, before and after school on our Koutu School run. There is also the opportunity to pick up extra work doing charters when required. You will get school holidays off, except when we need you for ongoing training or development.

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

You enjoy driving and being part of your local community, and you take pride in providing a safe, professional, and friendly service. As a Permanent Part time School Bus Driver, you'll play an important role in transporting students to and from school, ensuring they arrive safely each day. You communicate well, present yourself professionally, and have the patience and care needed to work with young passengers and their families.

What you offer

• Full Class 2 or class 4 NZ Licence
• P Endorsement
• Reliable and punctual
• Good communication skills
• Safety-focused with a professional attitude

What we offer

• Uniform
• Career progression opportunities
• Friendly, team environment
• A varied role where no two days are the same

Ready to apply

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. As regulations require, you will also need to pass a medical.

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