Palmerston East, Otago

Enjoy the best view in New Zealand along the Shag Point/Hampden beach coastline!

The Opportunity

We’re searching for a Permanent Part-Time School Bus Driver to join our team in Palmerston East, Otago. This run offers some of the most stunning coastal scenery in the country as you travel along the Shag Point and Hampden beach coastline.

Reporting to our Oamaru Depot, you will work school bus hours, before and after school, and enjoy school holidays off (excluding occasional training or development commitments). There is also the opportunity to pick up extra charter work when required.

As part of this role, you will need to have an email address and be able to use — or be willing to learn to use — apps on your mobile phone. You will also need to be comfortable receiving digital remote support from our Oamaru Office.

Team Ritchies

Ritchies is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading passenger transport companies, with more than 2,000 people delivering coach and charter services nationwide.

We partner with regional councils and schools to provide essential public transport, and we offer a wide range of bus and coach hire services to businesses and the public. You’ll be joining us at an exciting time as we work toward decarbonising our fleet and building a more sustainable transport future.

About You

You’re ready for a change and want to work for a company that values your skills, reliability, and work ethic. You enjoy driving, being part of your community, and take pride in presenting yourself professionally.

You understand the importance of safely transporting children to and from school and have the patience, communication skills, and calm approach needed for this responsibility.

Your Skills

• Full Class 2 NZ Licence (minimum)

• P Endorsement

• Reliable and punctual

• Good communicator

• Able to use (or willing to learn) mobile phone apps

• Able to receive remote digital support from our Oamaru Office

What You Get

• Uniform

• Fortnightly pay

• Career progression opportunities

• Friendly, supportive team environment

Process From Here

Ritchies is an equal opportunities employer with a strong focus on health and safety. As part of our pre-employment process, you will need to complete:

• Drug testing

• Reference checks

• VCA clearance (due to working with children)

• Pre-employment medical

Candidates must have the legal right to work in New Zealand at the time of application.

To be considered for this role, please apply online through the link below.