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Waitakere City · Auckland

School and charter bus driver

FeaturedFull timePosted 01/11/2026 · Closes 01/12/2026

Pay

Base hourly rate
$29.50/hr

Annual holidays provided through the employment arrangement. The hiring business is responsible for the employment agreement, pay and leave.

About the role

A passenger transport operator in New Lynn is recruiting two bus drivers for West Auckland services. Most routes are urban, with charter work available for those who want extra hours. This is an afternoon shift role, 1pm to 9.30pm, Monday to Friday. A full 40-hour week. Pay is $29.50 an hour. Annual leave and public holidays apply. We want someone calm, courteous and safe who takes pride in a good service. Class 2 licence and P endorsement are essential. You'll need to be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and able to pass a pre-employment check. Modern site with good facilities and a staff kitchen. Opportunity to pick up extra shifts across the week. Keen? Apply today and we'll be in touch within a couple of days.

Duties

  • Drive scheduled urban or charter services safely and on time
  • Follow timetables and communicate delays to control
  • Keep the bus clean and presentable
  • Welcome passengers and help with fares and accessibility needs
  • Handle incidents calmly and in line with procedure
  • Complete pre-trip vehicle checks and report defects

Required skills and experience

  • At least 6 months relevant experience
  • • Time management
  • • Driving (manual)
  • • Health and safety awareness
  • • Customer service
  • • Early starts

Essential licences or qualifications

  • Class 2 licence
  • P endorsement

PPE, equipment and induction

Uniform provided. Induction covers ticketing, accessibility and incident procedures.

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