School Bus Driver x2

Ritchies Transport; Methven; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Fortnightly pay

Training and ongoing support

Sonder Employee Assistance Program

Health and Safety focused organisation

Stable employment with essential local

Job summary

Ritchies Transport in Methven, Canterbury, is seeking permanent part-time School Bus Drivers to provide safe, reliable transport for students in the community. You will operate scheduled school routes with a focus on safety and customer service.

Join a health and safety focused team offering uniform, ongoing training, and a supportive work environment that values reliability, punctuality, and community connection.

Qualifications

• NZ Driver Licence Class 2 or 4 with P Endorsement is required.
• Reliable and punctual with a focus on safety.
• Strong communication skills and customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport school children and passengers on scheduled routes.
• Maintain high standards of safety and care for passengers.
• Interact with schools, caregivers, and communities with professionalism.

Skills

NZ Licence Class 2/4

P Endorsement

Reliable & punctual

Good communication

Safety-conscious

Job description

Are you ready to be part of an exciting team that keeps New Zealand moving? Come on board with us at Ritchies Transport and help us keep New Zealand moving!

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’re looking for permanent part-time School Bus Drivers to join our team in Methven, providing safe, reliable, and friendly transport services for students in the community. This role involves operating scheduled school routes, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of passengers, and delivering a high standard of customer service while maintaining strict safety practices. School Bus Drivers play an important role in helping students travel safely and keeping communities connected every day.

Key responsibilities

• Safely transport school children, vulnerable passengers, or members of the public while maintaining a high standard of care
• Build positive relationships with schools, caregivers, and communities
• Demonstrate patience, professionalism, and sound judgement in managing passenger behaviour and challenging situations
• Operate routes efficiently while adapting to changing traffic, weather, and operational conditions

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 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

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.