Urban Bus Drivers - Swanson x 10

Ritchies Transport; Waitakere Ranges; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform

Paid training

Career progression opportunities

Friendly team environment

Community service opportunities

Job summary

Ritchies Transport in Auckland’s Swanson depot is hiring Class 2 or Class 4 drivers with a P endorsement for permanent, full‑time urban driving roles.

These positions are roster-based with a minimum guarantee of 80 hours per fortnight. Applicants must be available for early mornings, evenings, weekends, public holidays and broken shifts, and join a safety‑driven, community-minded team at Ritchies.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current NZ Driver Licence with Class 2 (and ideally Class 4) endorsement.
• Demonstrates reliability, good communication and professional appearance.
• Willing to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate Class 2/4 vehicles on urban routes in the Swanson depot.
• Commit to rostered shifts and minimum hours per fortnight.

Skills

Full Class 2 NZ Licence

Full Class 4 preferable

P endorsement

Reliable

Good communicator

Job description

The Opportunity

We are looking for Class 2 or Class 4 Drivers with a P endorsement to join the team at our Swanson depot. These are permanent, full‑time urban driver opportunities. These positions are roster‑based, you are guaranteed a minimum of 80 hours per fortnight and applicants must be available to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, public holidays and broken/split shifts.

About Us

Ritchies is one of New Zealand’s leading transport companies. We partner with regional councils across the country to deliver essential public transport services, helping people in our communities get where they need to go safely and reliably. We take our driver safety seriously and are committed to maintaining high safety standards across our operations.

We’re also committed to a cleaner, more sustainable future — our fleet is transitioning to all‑electric, supporting better environmental outcomes for the communities we serve. With over 80 years of experience, we’re proud to help keep Aotearoa moving.

About You

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 enjoy driving and being out in your community. You are a safe operator who takes pride in your appearance and communicates well. You value honesty and professionalism, and you understand the importance of a positive attitude.

Your Skills

• Full Class 2 NZ Licence
• Full Class 4 preferable
• Reliable
• Good communicator
• P endorsement

What You Get

• Uniform
• Paid training
• Career progression opportunities
• Friendly, team environment
• Opportunities to serve your community

Want to Learn More?

We are an equal‑opportunities employer, we focus heavily on Health and Safety, our pre‑employment checks include drug testing, Ministry of Justice checks, and reference checking.

Applicants must be in New Zealand and be legally entitled to work in New Zealand at time of application.