About This Role
This role involves driving coaches for cruise ship visitors in Dunedin, providing safe and reliable transport for shuttle routes, sightseeing tours, and shore excursions. The position suits professional, customer-focused drivers who enjoy showcasing the region to domestic and international guests.
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, reliable transport services across shuttle routes, sightseeing tours, and shore excursions
- Showcase everything the region has to offer
- Create memorable experiences for thousands of domestic and international guests
- Handle passenger luggage (up to 20kg)
Requirements
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Confident engaging with domestic and international visitors
- Ability to provide informative and engaging commentary
- Physically capable of handling passenger luggage
- Minimum NZ Class 4 Licence
- P Endorsement
- Ability to operate manual transmission vehicles
- Strong commitment to safety and professional driving standards
- Flexible, reliable, and available to work during the busy cruise ship season, including weekends and public holidays
Benefits
- Full training provided
- Uniform provided
- Supportive and friendly team environment
- Opportunity to meet people from all over the world
- Unique role showcasing one of New Zealand's most beautiful regions
Important Details
- Contract: fixed-term, casual basis for the upcoming cruise ship season
Application Process
- Pre-employment process includes drug testing, Ministry of Justice checks, and reference checks
Other Conditions
- Candidates must have the legal right to work in New Zealand and be in New Zealand at the time of application
About the Company
Ritchies is one of Aotearoa New Zealand's leading passenger transport companies, employing more than 3,000 people nationwide. It operates a diverse range of services including public transport, school services, charters, tours, and private hire, and is investing in cleaner transport solutions.
