School Bus Driver - Oamaru

Ritchies Transport Holdings; Oamaru; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform

Part-time hours with a consistent work

Career progression opportunities

Friendly, team environment

Job summary

Ritchies Transport Holdings in Oamaru invites reliable, community-minded individuals to join as part-time School Bus Drivers. You will transport students to and from school each day, with clear morning and afternoon runs that fit a stable schedule.

We value safety, punctuality, and a friendly approach with Tamariki. The role offers local, consistent hours and potential for occasional charter work, with the benefit of school holidays off when not needed for training.

Qualifications

• Full Class 2 NZ License (minimum) and a Passenger endorsement.
• A strong focus on safety and responsibility.
• Friendly and approachable, especially with Tamariki.
• Reliable with good time management.
• Able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school on a daily basis.
• Maintain punctual morning and afternoon runs with a consistent schedule.
• Be available for occasional extra charter work when required.
• Uphold safety standards when transporting young passengers.

Skills

Class 2 NZ License

Passenger endorsement

Safety-oriented

Reliability

Time management

Job description

Ritchies Transport Holdings - Oamaru, South Island

The Opportunity
We are looking for reliable and community minded School Bus Drivers to join our team in Oamaru.

This is a rewarding part-time role where you'll play an important part in safely transporting students to and from school each day. With morning and afternoon runs, this position offers excellent work-life balance and suits those looking for consistent, local work.

No two days are the same but every day you'll be making a positive difference in your community.

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.

This is a great opportunity for those wanting a secondary income, or perhaps you're retired and want something that keeps you active in the community.

Team Ritchies

Ritchies is one of Aotearoa's leading transport companies, with deep roots in the communities we serve. We pride ourselves on being more than just a bus company - we're a team that genuinely cares about our passengers and each other.

When you join Team Ritchies, you'll be supported by experienced leaders and a friendly, down-to-earth crew who are committed to keeping our communities moving safely.

About You
You're someone who takes pride in your work and enjoys being around people. You're calm under pressure, dependable, and understand the importance of safety when it comes to transporting young passengers.

• Full Class 2 NZ License (minimum) and a Passenger endorsement
• A strong focus on safety and responsibility
• Friendly and approachable, especially with Tamariki
• Reliable with good time management
• Able to work independently

• Uniform
• Part - time hours with a consistent schedule
• Career progression opportunities
• Friendly, team environment

Process from here
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. Due to the nature of this role, a VCA will have to be successfully passed before role is offered. 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.