School Bus Driver

12/7/2025

The School Bus Driver will transport children to and from school during designated school bus hours. There is also the opportunity to pick up extra work doing charters when required.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Ritchies is one of New Zealand’s most successful urban and charter transport operators – a proven and dependable service provider with a strong performance history. Established in 1935 in the small South Island town of Temuka, Ritchies has grown to become the second-largest passenger transport company in New Zealand, with a fleet of more than 1,700 vehicles and over 2,200 employees.

About the Role

The Opportunity; We're searching for a School Bus Driver to join our team in Whangarei. You will be working school bus hours, before and after school. There is also the opportunity to pick up extra work doing charters when required. You will get school holidays off, except when we need you for ongoing training or development. Team Ritchies; 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. 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’re a safe operator who takes pride in their appearance and communicates well. You understand that you will be transporting children to & from school, and have the patience to deal with these members of our community. Your Skills; <ul><li>Full Class 2 NZ License (minimum)</li><li>Reliable</li><li>Good communicator</li><li>P endorsement</li></ul> What you get; <ul><li>Uniform</li><li>Fortnightly pay</li><li>Career progression opportunities</li><li>Friendly, team environment</li></ul> Process from here; 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. Due to the nature of this role, a VCA will have to be successfully passed before role is offered. As regulations require, you will also need to pass a medical. To be considered for this role, please apply online through the link below. Candidates for this position must have the right to work in New Zealand at the time of application.

Key Skills

Full Class 2 NZ LicenseReliableGood CommunicatorP Endorsement