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Part Time Charter Driver - Whakatane/Kawerau

Charter Driver – Whakatāne/Kawerau

Ready to take the wheel in a role where every day brings different people, places, and journeys? We’re looking for a confident Charter Driver to join our Whakatāne/Kawerau team on a part time (minimum of 30 hours per week) basis.

If you hold a Class 2 licence and passenger endorsement as a minimum, enjoy meeting people, and take pride in delivering safe, friendly, memorable travel experiences, we’d love to hear from you. You’ll be helping connect communities, support local events and charters and play a part in Aotearoa New Zealand’s thriving visitor economy.


Why join Team Ritchies?

Ritchies is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading passenger transport companies, with more than 3,000 people providing coach and charter services across the country.
We partner with regional councils, schools, businesses, community groups and the general public to keep people moving. You’ll also be joining us at an exciting point in our journey as we continue moving towards a more sustainable public transport future.


About you

You’re ready for a change and want a role where your driving skills, professionalism and customer focus are genuinely valued.

You enjoy representing your region, welcoming Kiwis and visitors alike, and making every journey feel safe and easy. You’re flexible for weekend work and overnight stays when charter work requires it, take pride in your presentation, and communicate confidently with people from all walks of life.


What you’ll bring

  • A friendly, confident communication style and the ability to deliver commentary
  • Physically capable of lifting up to 20kgs
  • NZ Class 2 license (minimum)
  • P endorsement


What’s in it for you?

  • Plenty of training and ongoing support to help you feel confident and set up for success
  • A supportive, down-to-earth team
  • Career opportunities with one of New Zealand’s leading passenger transport operators
  • Uniform provided


Ready to get moving?

At Ritchies, we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer with a strong focus on Health and Safety. Our pre-employment checks include drug testing, Ministry of Justice checks and reference checking.

If this sounds like your next move, apply through the link below — we’d love to have you on board.


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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