Tour and Charter Driver x 8

Ritchies; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Training and ongoing support

Health and Safety focused organisation

Stable employment with a companyprovid

Employment Assistance Programme suchas

Sonder

Job summary

Ritchies in New Zealand invites applications for a driver/guide role supporting our tours. You’ll be the friendly face delivering commentary, ensuring safe travel, and representing a trusted public transport provider across regional tours.

Weekend work and travel or overnight stays on tours may be required, so flexibility and a neat appearance are essential. You’ll need a Class 2 licence, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety as you help connect people with Aotearoa’s scenic

Qualifications

• Minimum Class 2 licence required.
• Excellent communication skills essential.
• Willing to work weekends and travel or stay away on tours.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and engaging commentary for passengers.
• Ensure safety and provide a friendly travel experience.
• Represent the company during tours and transfers.

Skills

Class 2 licence

Communication

Lifting capability

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.

With winter just around the corner, we’re 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 2,000 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

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

Ready to apply

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.