About the Role

We are seeking two reliable and safety conscious bus drivers (24-seater), to join our RSE Team for the upcoming packing season. Reporting to the HR Manager, you will be responsible for transporting our RSE Teams to and from RSE Accommodation to Whakatu packhouse from Sunday to Friday. You will be driving a 24-seater bus, and you will share responsibility for the scheduled transport service taking turns to provide pick-up and drop-off services to and from our RSE Accommodation.

Hours of Work:

Days: Sunday to Friday
Hours of work: on average 20 hours per week
Pick up time from accommodation: 2.30pm
Drop off time from Whakatu: 1.30 am (approximately)
Season: mid-February to the end of May

Skills and Experience:

A clean driving record and a full-driving licence
A Current Passenger (P) endorsement
Minimum class 2 Licence
Excellent people service skills
·Ability to relate to other cultures
Positive attitude
Reliable and dependable

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
Successfully complete a driving assessment with our current bus provider
Meet all applicable licensing and safety requirements for the role.

How to apply:

You can click “APPLY NOW” or alternatively you can visit us at 76 Rangitane Road in Whakatu between 9 and 3 pm. Please remember to bring your current driving licence(s) and proof of eligibility to work in New Zealand (passport or birth certificate).

About Us

The Fresh Fruit Company of New Zealand, since 1989.

Freshco is a leading export business that was founded in 1989 in Auckland, New Zealand.

The Fresh Fruit Company of New Zealand (Freshco) grows, packs and exports a wide range of apple varieties. We have a large packhouse situated in Whakatu and 4 orchards based around Hastings and Puketapu areas. We employ up to 500 staff in the season and can offer a fantastic work culture, ongoing training and development opportunities – Join the Freshco team today!