School Bus Driver Opportunities

Cross Country Rentals; New Plymouth; Hybrid; NZD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Licence assistance

Rostered hours

Job summary

Tranzit is seeking safe and confident bus drivers to join the Taranaki team in New Plymouth, NZ. The role covers school runs with additional charter work, requiring a Class 2 or Class 4 licence and a clean driving record.

Training will be provided, with opportunities based near the Sunley St depot, Stratford, and Inglewood. You will work part-time (20 hours per week) with some morning and afternoon shifts Monday to Friday during school terms.

Qualifications

• Must have a full car licence for at least 2 years.
• Class 2 or Class 4 licence required for role.
• P Endorsement preferred; assistance to obtain provided.

Responsibilities

• Drive school routes in New Plymouth and surrounding area.
• Support community through school bus services and charter work.
• Maintain safe driving practices and high health and safety standards.
• Pass medical and police checks as part of pre-employment screening.

Skills

Positive attitude

Excellent communicator

Team player

Health and Safety

Safe driver

Clean driving record

Full car licence ≥2 years

Class 2 licence

Class 4 licence

P Endorsement (preferred)

Medical & police check

Job description

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New Plymouth, New Zealand

Reference: 6937571

Are you passionate about Transport? So are we!

Come and work for one of NZ's most experienced bus and coach companies and help us support the community.

Tranzit are looking for awesome drivers to join their Taranaki team to support the community in school bus services and charter work across the region. We are seeking safe and confident drivers with local area knowledge to operate school runs across New Plymouth. We have opportunities for drivers based near our depot in Sunley St as well as Stratford and Inglewood. The role is 20 hours per week, made up of a couple of hours each morning and afternoon Monday - Friday. These hours apply to school term time only, allowing you to enjoy the school holidays off for travel or pick up charter work for extra hours during the week or in the school holidays.

We are looking for:

• A positive attitude, excellent communicator and enjoys talking to people,
• A team player with a high regard for Health and Safety,
• A safe and confident driver with a clean record, having held a full car licence for at least 2 years,
• A class 2 or class 4 licence,
• A P Endorsement is preferred, but we can assist you to obtain this,
• Ability to pass a medical and police check,

We set you up for success, full training will be provided by our team.

We offer:

• Regular and rostered hours,
• A fun and diverse team who genuinely love what they do,
• A rewarding and fulfilling experience supporting your local community,
• Innovative kiwi owned organisation who are passionate about improving the bus industry and making a difference for our people
• Paid assistance to get you on the road and driving buses.

About us:

With 100 years in the industry, we are leaders in delivering high-quality transport and tourism services across Aotearoa, New Zealand. We are on a continued journey to excellence and employ over 2000 team members throughout the country. We are an award‑winning, family‑owned Kiwi company and our team love what they do. We pride ourselves in offering quality transport solutions backed up by solid health, safety, and well‑being principles!

We will be assessing candidates as they apply, all candidates must have the right to legally work in NZ.

Please note that successful applicants will be required to successfully pass a drug and alcohol test as well as a police background check as part of the pre‑employment screening process.