School Bus Driver
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What you'll do
- Provide safe, reliable, and friendly transport services for students travelling to and from school.
- Operate scheduled school bus routes.
- Maintain high standards of professionalism and safety.
- Deliver excellent customer service to students, parents, and schools.
What they're looking for
- Full Class 2 licence (minimum requirement)
- P Endorsement
- A genuine passion for driving and working with children
- Strong reliability and punctuality
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A professional, safety-focused attitude
- The ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure
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The Opportunity
We are looking for friendly, reliable locals to join our Albany driving team.
This is the perfect role for someone seeking stable, family-friendly hours, with school runs in the morning and afternoon and the opportunity to pick up additional charter work when available. You'll also enjoy school holidays off.
About Us
Ritchies Transport is one of New Zealand's largest privately owned transport operators, providing bus and coach services throughout the country.
Founded in 1935, Ritchies has grown from a small family-run business into a leading provider of public transport, school bus services, charter travel, and tourism transport. Operating urban bus networks in regions including Auckland, Queenstown, and Dunedin, we are committed to connecting communities through safe, reliable, and customer-focused transport solutions.
About the Role
We are seeking Permanent Part-Time School Bus Drivers to join our Albany team.
In this role, you will provide safe, reliable, and friendly transport services for students travelling to and from school. You will operate scheduled school bus routes, maintain high standards of professionalism and safety, and deliver excellent customer service to students, parents, and schools.
As a School Bus Driver, you'll play an important role in supporting your local community and helping create a safe and positive experience for young passengers every day.
About You
You're someone who enjoys being out and about, takes pride in providing great service, and understands the importance of transporting Tamariki safely.
You have a calm and patient nature, enjoy working with children, and can be relied upon to consistently deliver a safe and professional service.
What You'll Bring
- Full Class 2 licence (minimum requirement)
- P Endorsement
- A genuine passion for driving and working with children
- Strong reliability and punctuality
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A professional, safety-focused attitude
- The ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure
What We Offer
- Uniform provided
- Fortnightly pay
- Full training and ongoing support
- A rewarding, community-focused role
- A friendly and supportive team environment
- A strong health and safety culture
- Stable employment with an essential service provider
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), including Sonder
Why Join Ritchies?
At Ritchies, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and positive workplace where our employees can thrive.
As a health and safety-focused employer, all successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including:
- Drug and alcohol testing
- Ministry of Justice checks
- Reference checks
Does this sound like you? Click apply and hop onboard with us!
Candidates for this position must be in New Zealand and have the right to work in New Zealand at the time of application.
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