School Bus Driver – Part-time (20 hrs/week) in New Plymouth

About the role

Join Tranzit’s Taranaki team as a part‑time school bus driver, operating from the Sunley Street depot. The role provides 20 hours per week, split between morning and afternoon runs, Monday‑Friday during school terms.

Key responsibilities

• Safely transport students on scheduled school routes.
• Adhere to all traffic laws, health and safety standards, and company policies.
• Maintain the bus in a clean and road‑worthy condition.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and school staff.
• Provide additional charter services during holidays or when extra hours are available.

Required profile

• Positive attitude and strong communication skills.
• Team player with a high regard for health and safety.
• Clean driving record and at least two years of full car licence experience.
• Valid Class 2 or Class 4 driver’s licence; P endorsement preferred (assistance provided).
• Ability to pass medical and police background checks.
• Legal right to work in New Zealand.

Required skills

What we offer

• Regular, rostered hours with term‑time scheduling.
• A supportive, fun team passionate about community transport.
• Opportunities for additional charter work during holidays.
• Paid assistance to obtain necessary endorsements and licences.
• Being part of an innovative, Kiwi‑owned organisation with a century of industry experience.