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Cruise Season Driving Opportunities

Tauranga, New Zealand

Reference: 6783164

Love New Zealand? So do we. Come and work for one of NZ's most experienced coach touring companies and help tell our incredible story to international visitors this summer.

With tourism taking off across NZ we are seeking expressions of interest from experienced drivers to work with us over the upcoming cruise season in a variety of roles. We are offering casual and fixed term contracts for full and part time positions over the cruise season. This is a great opportunity for a student, someone who is semi-retired and everyone in between.

What we offer:

  • Comprehensive induction training so you can grow your skills in customer service, tourism, and transport,
  • Full and part time fixed term contracts from 1st November until the 31st of March with the possibility of continued employment post season,
  • Casual contracts available,
  • Employee benefits and discounts with our partnership companies,
  • You'll be part of a fun and diverse team who genuinely love what they do,
  • Work for a Kiwi family owned and operated company who care about our people and our country,


What we're looking for:

  • Tour and Charter Drivers - To provide outstanding customer service and commentary on tours and group transfers around the Bay of Plenty and beyond

Who we're looking for:

  • People who live and breathe the Bay Of Plenty region, are passionate about customer service and engaging with tourists in our beautiful region,
  • Class 2 and/or 4 licence Passenger endorsement preferred although assistance will be provided to the right candidates to gain their P endorsement,
  • Customer service skills and tourism industry experience would be a bonus,
  • Welcoming and enthusiastic attitude! You enjoy talking to people and have exceptional communication skills,

Our recruitment process will include an interview and pre-employment checks (including drug and alcohol, medical, reference check, pre-employment drive and a police check).

Who are we:

With almost 100 years in the industry, Tranzit Coachlines are leaders in delivering high quality transport and tourism services across New Zealand. Award winning, we are on a continued journey to excellence, and employ over 2000 team members across New Zealand. Family owned, we love what we do and pride ourselves on offering sustainable quality transport solutions backed up by solid health, safety, and wellbeing principles. Join our welcome crew!

Want to know more:

Feel free to give Ruth a call on 027 444 2582 to chat further about these exciting opportunities.

Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit and undergo police vetting check and pass a drug and alcohol test as part of the pre-employment screening process.


Applications Close: 17 Aug 2025



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