School Bus Driver Opportunities

Tranzit Group; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Licence upgrade support

Job summary

Tranzit Group is seeking friendly and confident drivers in Tauranga for permanent part-time roles. You will provide daily school bus services, Monday to Friday, with about 15 hours per week and opportunities for extra transfers and charters.

Training is provided, and there is support to upgrade from Class 1 to Class 2 licences. Join a family business with a strong local presence and a team that loves what they do.

Qualifications

• Friendly and confident people who enjoy working with others (no previous industry experience required).
• A positive attitude and excellent communication skills.
• Safe and confident driver with a clean record, holding a full car licence for at least 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily school bus services around Tauranga, Monday to Friday, ~15 hours per week.
• Additional hours available for transfers and charters upon request.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Safe driver

Positive attitude

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Tranzit Coachlines Bay of Plenty proudly operates a range of public transport services in the Bay of Plenty region. As we prepare for our new contract that commences in January 2027, we are seeking expressions of interest from safe and confident drivers to join our team.

Our professional drivers provide daily school bus services around Tauranga, Monday to Friday with approximately 15 hours per week, there are additional hours available completing transfers and charters if you would like them. Otherwise, enjoy school holidays off to spend as you please!

This is an excellent opportunity for those looking for permanent part-time work in a supportive environment that gives back to the community. Our experienced driver trainers are available to upskill those with the right attitude, so all vehicle class types are welcome to apply.

What we offer:

• Permanent part-time roles at a minimum of 30 hours per fortnight.


• Support in upskilling from a class 1 to a class 2 licence,


• A fun and diverse team who genuinely love what they do. Ask them!


• A family business with a strong leadership team you can be proud of


• A rewarding and fulfilling experience supporting your local community.


• Career options available within the wider Tranzit group of companies - an award-winning Kiwi family-owned organisation who are passionate about improving the bus industry and making a difference for our people.

What we're looking for:

• We're looking for friendly, confident people who enjoy working with others (no previous industry experience required)


• A positive attitude, excellent communicator and enjoys talking to people.


• A safe and confident driver with a clean record, having held a full car licence for at least 2 years.


• A class 2 licence and a P Endorsement is preferred, but we can assist you to obtain this.

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

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 NZ-wide - join our team.

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.