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Timaru · Canterbury

Urban bus driver

FeaturedFull timePosted 12/10/2026 · Closes 11/11/2026

Pay

Base hourly rate
$31.50/hr

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

About the role

We're hiring two bus drivers with a P endorsement to join our Washdyke depot. New drivers get a structured route-learning period with a mentor. Hours are 5.30am to 2pm, seven days, on a rotating roster. Full-time, around 40 hours a week. The base rate is $31.50 an hour. Annual leave and public holidays apply. You'll need a Class 2 licence with a P endorsement, a clean record and genuine patience with people. You must hold a class 2 licence and P endorsement. You'll need to be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and able to pass a pre-employment check. Close to public transport. Overtime available at peak times, paid at time and a half. If this sounds like you, apply today and tell us a little about your experience.

Duties

  • Welcome passengers and help with fares and accessibility needs
  • Complete pre-trip vehicle checks and report defects
  • Drive scheduled urban or charter services safely and on time
  • Follow timetables and communicate delays to control

Required skills and experience

  • At least 6 months relevant experience
  • • Customer service
  • • Time management
  • • Driving (manual)

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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