Tour and Charter Driver x 4

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Ritchies is hiring four full time Tour and Charter Drivers based in Queenstown as they gear up for the winter season, offering essential passenger transport across the region and beyond. If you hold a NZ Class 2 license with a P endorsement, love engaging with people, and take pride in delivering safe, friendly journeys while showcasing Queenstown’s charm, this is the role for you. Expect a uniform, training and ongoing support, a team minded, safety focused environment, and the chance to contribute to a decarbonising fleet. To apply, highlight your communication skills, ability to lift up to 20 kg, willingness to work weekends and travel or stay away, and confirm you are in New Zealand with the right to work; be prepared for drug tests, Ministry of Justice checks and references, and apply via the link provided.

The Opportunity

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

• NZ Class 2 license (minimum)

• P endorsement

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.

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

Candidates for this position must be in New Zealand and have the right to work in New Zealand at the time of application.