Tour and Charter Driver x 4

Ritchies Transport; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Training and ongoing support

Rewarding, community-focused role

Friendly, team-oriented environment

Health and Safety focused organisation

Stable employment with a companyprovid

Employment Assistance Programme suchas

Job summary

Ritchies Transport in Queenstown is seeking a customer-focused driver to connect people with the region's attractions. You will work weekends and may travel or stay away depending on tour durations, showcasing the charm of Aotearoa to locals and visitors.

You will represent a community-focused service with uniform provided, comprehensive training, and a supportive team. A Class 2 licence with P endorsement and strong communication are essential to deliver safe, memorable journeys across tourism

Qualifications

• NZ Class 2 licence (minimum).
• P endorsement.
• Excellent communication and ability to deliver engaging commentary.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 20 kg.

Skills

Great communicator and commentary

Lifting 20kg

NZ Class 2 license

P endorsement

Job description

The Opportunity

As winter draws to a close, we are expanding our crew to keep up with the busy season ahead. You will play an important role in connecting people, places, and experiences, both within your local community and across Aotearoa’s vibrant tourism industry.

If you hold a minimum Class 2 licence, have excellent communication skills, and take pride in providing safe, friendly, and memorable journeys, we’d love to have you on board!

Who we are

Ritchies is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading passenger transport companies with a team of more than 3,000 people providing coach and charter services right across the country.

We partner with regional councils and schools to supply public transport services as well as offering a range of bus and coach hire services to businesses and the general public. You would be joining us at an exciting time in Ritchies’ history as we gear up to decarbonise our fleet and move to a more sustainable public transport model.

What you offer

You’re looking for a change, you want to work for a company that values your skills and work ethic and you’re ready to make the move!

You love living and working in Queenstown and can showcase the charm and beauty of this unique region to Kiwis and visitors alike. You are prepared to work weekends and to travel or stay away from home depending on tour durations.

You take pride in your appearance and can communicate confidently with people from all walks of life.

Your Skills

• Great communicator and capable of delivering commentary
• Physically capable of lifting up to 20kgs
• NZ Class 2 license (minimum)
• P endorsement

What we offer

• Uniform provided
• 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

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.

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