Bus Driver

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Mō mātou | About us:

Te Puia is one of New Zealand’s most iconic visitor experiences, set within the historic Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley and home to the world-famous Pōhutu geyser, bubbling mud pools, native kiwi, and the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute.

As an iwi-owned organisation, we are proud to share our culture, our people, and our whenua with manuhiri from Aotearoa and around the world. For generations, Te Puia NZMACI has upheld and protected Māori arts, culture, and storytelling, and we continue to carry that legacy with pride.

Mō te tūnga | About the role:

Join our Visitor Experience team as a Bus Driver and be a key player in ensuring our guests have a seamless and memorable journey. You will provide shuttle services for our manuhiri, transporting them to and from their accommodation for our evening experience, Te Pō, and other special functions.

Applicants must be comfortable with afternoon and evening work, including weekends and holidays.

If you’re passionate about uplifting our culture and enjoy engaging with people from all walks of life, we’d love to hear from you.

For a full position description, please contact us.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring:

• A full New Zealand driver licence with a clean driving record.
• The appropriate licence class, Passenger Endorsement, and credentials to safely operate passenger vehicles or coaches.
• Experience caring for vehicles, including completing logbooks, vehicle checks, and basic fleet requirements.
• Experience as a driver, ideally within tourism, guiding, shuttle services, or another customer-facing environment.
• Good time management skills, with a reliable, punctual, and organised approach to work.
• An interest in traditional Māori culture, tourism, and sharing meaningful experiences with visitors.
• Basic te reo Māori, with the confidence to greet and welcome manuhiri, and explain Māori words, concepts, and experiences in a clear and simple way.
• A friendly, professional approach and a genuine passion for manaakitanga and great customer service.
• Availability to work afternoons, evenings, weekends, public holidays, and throughout our busy summer season.

Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for you:

• Training and development opportunities
• The chance to work in one of New Zealand’s most iconic tourism and cultural experiences
• Access to wellbeing initiatives, including EAP support
• Enjoy a free lunch once a week, along with other exclusive food offerings.
• The opportunity to contribute to a legacy of culture, manaakitanga, and tourism excellence

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply:

If this sounds like you, apply online today with a cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit, along with an up-to-date CV.

Please only apply if you have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Preferred applicants will need to complete pre-employment checks, including a Ministry of Justice check and drug testing.

We may begin interviewing strong candidates as applications are received, so please don’t wait until the advert closes.

For more information about Te Puia, visit www.tepuia.com.

Apply online now – we’d love to hear from you.