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Be ready to discuss passenger safety, school or group charter scenarios, incident reporting, and how you handle delays or toilet/break needs without leaving passengers at risk. Ask about depot start location, roster pattern for part-time charter, and vehicle type.
Strong fit if you want part-time driving for a large national bus operator in Rotorua, with reliability and passenger safety as the main bar. Less fit if you need guaranteed full-time hours or pure office work.
As a part-time charter driver for Ritchies Transport out of the Rotorua area, expect pre-trip checks, passenger or group pickups, following booked routes and timing, safe coach handling, and end-of-shift vehicle handback. Charter work is trip-based rather than a fixed urban timetable.
No certification package is listed for this role. Focus on a current NZ passenger-service licence path where required, clean driving record, passenger care, and fatigue-aware shift discipline.
No. The listing is on-site in Mangakakahi, Rotorua.
Private bus and coach services across New Zealand, with a large multi-depot fleet.
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Ritchies Transport is a New Zealand private bus operator, owned by KKR. It was established in 1972 and describes itself as "the largest privately owned bus and coach transport operator in New Zealand" with a fleet of over 1500 vehicles spread across depots nationwide. It owns a 46% stake in InterCity.
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Ritchies Transport - Mangakakahi, Rotorua What This Role Involves We are seeking a part-time Charter Driver to join our Whakatāne/Kawerau team. As a Charter Driver at Ritchies Transport, you will be responsible for transporting passengers in a safe and friendly manner, ensuring all trips are conducted efficiently and with the highest standards of service. Key Responsibilities Transporting passengers to various destinations within Whakatāne/Kawerau on a part-time basis (minimum 30 hours per week) Maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable vehicle for all passengers Ensuring compliance with all traffic laws and company policies Providing excellent customer service to ensure passenger satisfaction Keeping accurate records of trips and any relevant information as required by the company Skills & Qualifications Holding a Class 2 licence with a passenger endorsement A strong sense of responsibility and reliability The ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of service A friendly and approachable demeanor when interacting with passengers A willingness to adapt to different environments and situations More About Ritchies Transport Ritchies Transport is a reputable company based in Mangakakahi, Rotorua. We pride ourselves on providing safe, reliable, and friendly transportation services to our clients. Our team of professionals works hard to ensure that every journey is enjoyable and memorable for our passengers. Applying for This Role If you are passionate about driving and enjoy meeting new people, we would love to hear from you! To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there. Please ensure you meet the minimum requirements before applying.
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