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Johnston’s Coachlines and SkyBus are part of the Kinetic group, Australasia’s largest bus and coach operator.

Kinetic’s growing transport platform in New Zealand includes, leading airport transit business SkyBus in Auckland, urban and school operations across the country under the Go Bus Transport group and New Zealand's premier coach brand, Johnston's Coachlines.

Our business thrives on the passion, commitment and spirit of our great team who each day deliver an experience of genuine hospitality, care, and excellence in the delivery of all our services to our customers.

A fantastic new opportunity has arisen to join our team operating both Johnston’s Coachlines and SkyBus as a Part Time or Casual coach driver.

The position offers great variety from safely transporting our passengers across some of the country’s greatest locations, to providing personalised customer care services such as meeting and greeting, ensuring passenger comfort, answering queries, assisting with luggage and maintaining a high standard of presentation of vehicles.  There is also the opportunity be involved with our Airside passenger transportation operation at Auckland International Airport.

Experience in the role is not essential as full training will be given - so if this opportunity sounds like a fit for you, and you possess the basic requirements below, we would love to hear from you!

We have positions available from early November for Professional Bus Drivers at our Birmingham Drive and Maces Rd, Christchurch Depots to fill the following role:

Full Time Urban Driver (hours and days to be worked per week are a minimum of 40 hours per week over 5 days). 

We are looking for highly motivated individuals who enjoy interacting with the public and have a genuine passion for providing great customer service.

You will be trained to achieve high standards in all parts of your work including great customer service and safe driving practices.

Are you a Procurement Manager looking for your next challenge?  We have an exciting opportunity that could be of interest to you.  

This position can accommodate being located in Auckland, Christchurch or Hamilton.

Go Bus Transport is the largest passenger transport provider in New Zealand, operating 1,700+ vehicles from 30 depots, stretching between North Auckland and Invercargill. Go Bus operates urban, school, on-demand and charter services under it’s Go Bus brand, tour coach and corporate services by Johnston’s Coachlines and airport services by Sky Bus.

Go Bus is part of the Kinetic Group, the biggest mass transit bus operator in Australia and New Zealand. Across Kinetic operations, we move 50 million people per year using 3,000+ buses operated and supported by over 4,000 people

The Role:

Reporting to the General Manager Procurement, you will be responsible for providing day to day management of procurement activities across the business as well as overseeing any key projects and contributing to the overall organisational procurement strategy.  This will involve understanding and ensuring that that the commercial and operational objectives are aligned to deliver the best possible outcome for the Go Bus business.  The role will also require you to influence and work with our Depot and Workshop Management teams as well as at an Executive level.

Are you an administration super star looking for your next challenge?  We have an exciting opportunity that could be of interest to you. 

Go Bus Transport is the largest passenger transport provider in New Zealand, operating 1,700+ vehicles from 30 depots, stretching between North Auckland and Invercargill. Go Bus operates urban, school, on-demand and charter services under it’s Go Bus brand, tour coach and corporate services by Johnston’s Coachlines and airport services by Sky Bus.

Go Bus is part of the Kinetic Group, the biggest mass transit bus operator in Australia and New Zealand. Across Kinetic operations, we move 50 million people per year using 3,000+ buses operated and supported by over 4,000 people

As the Charter Coordinator you will be responsible to provide charter and general administration support to the Business Support Manager.  This includes the promotion and marketing of our charter business, working with new and existing clients and retention of existing clients.

Do you have experience in commercial property/facilities management? 

If you relish challenge and thrive in a fast-paced operational environment our newly created Property/Facilities Manager position could be your next career step.

Go Bus Transport is the largest passenger transport provider in New Zealand, operating 1,700+ vehicles from 30 depots, stretching between North Auckland and Invercargill. Go Bus operates urban, school, on-demand and charter services under it’s Go Bus brand, tour coach and corporate services by Johnston’s Coachlines and airport services by Sky Bus.

Go Bus is part of the Kinetic Group, the biggest mass transit bus operator in Australia and New Zealand. Across Kinetic operations, we move 50 million people per year using 3,000+ buses operated and supported by over 4,000 people

The Role:

As the Property/Facilities Manager at Go Bus, this will provide you with an opportunity to work across a diverse range of tenanted properties operated for use by the business across New Zealand.  You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a portfolio of 65+ properties/facilities. 

The focus will be on managing all aspects of the properties including maintenance, building compliance (BWOF) and supporting the local management on those properties to operate efficiently and effectively.   This will also involve working together with the compliance team to ensure all properties meet compliance requirements which includes meeting ISO, Fire Safety, Work Safe and other relevant regulations – carrying out regular inspections to ensure standards are maintained and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.    

You will additionally be responsible for the management of all commercial relationships and leases including ensuring relevant resource conditions are met and providing oversight of any Capital Projects works.

This role will offer you the ability to grow your practical property experience within an exciting industry, working with a passionate team.

Are you a highly motivated individual who enjoys interacting with the public and has a genuine passion for providing great customer service?

We are looking for Full Time Urban Bus Drivers in Pokeno/Pukekohe. You will be trained to achieve high standards in all parts of your work including great customer service and safe driving practices.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing a high standard of customer service.
• Safely operating a public passenger vehicle.
• Ensuring a safe and comfortable customer journey in accordance with bus timetables.
• Issuing tickets and handling cash.

The boxes you'll tick:

• Current Class 2 Drivers Licence and P Endorsement.
• Excellent customer service skills and enjoy working with the public.
• Strong commitment to safety and best practice driving techniques.
• Be able to pass a drug & alcohol test and Ministry of Justice check.
• NZ Residency or valid NZ work visa.

We offer you the opportunity to become part of a great team, ongoing training provided, career progression opportunities, competitive remuneration and a supportive work environment.

Don't let this opportunity drive by! Apply today!

Get on Board with Go Bus Transport. and come join our great team in Katikati!

This is an ideal chance to make a change in your life and try something different with a great company. If you are thinking of re-joining the workforce or looking for extra hours this role may well suit you.

We are looking for a permanent part-time School Bus Driver, starting February 2021.

What you need:

• Enjoy being with young people and have their safety and welfare at heart

• Class 2 licence and a P endorsement (we can help you obtain this)

• A responsible and caring approach

If you want to be part of a business that is making a difference in your community then we want to hear from you!

Our recruitment process includes a Drug and Alcohol Test and Police Vetting check.

Don't let this role drive by! Apply today!

We have positions available from early November for Professional Bus Drivers at our Birmingham Drive and Maces Rd, Christchurch Depots to fill the following role:

Part Time Urban Driver (hours and days to be worked per week are a minimum of two shifts (6 hours per week) up to five shifts (about 20 hours per week). Most shifts cover morning and afternoon peak commuter runs, but one weekend day is required to be worked.

You may be in a current heavy vehicle driving role, transitioning to retirement, and looking to reduce your hours to match, or you want a driving role that is less physically demanding. You may also be studying and available to work a few shifts a week during the academic year and longer hours in term breaks.

We are looking for highly motivated individuals who enjoy interacting with the public and have a genuine passion for providing great customer service.

You will be trained to achieve high standards in all parts of your work including great customer service and safe driving practices.

Do you want to be part of a business that is making a difference in your community?

Join our great team in Hastings and become a Go Bus Driver!

Being a Bus Driver is more than being professional and driving a bus. It's also about looking after passengers, all of which takes a special skill set. We work hard to provide the very best quality of service, so it's vital that we recruit the right people for this important job. We offer ongoing training, career progression, supporting work environment and competitive remuneration.

What you need:

• Class 2 License and P endorsement (we can assist you in obtaining this)
• Excellent customer service skills
• A positive Attitude
• A desire and passion to showcase Hawkes Bay

 Does this sounds like the role for you? Don't let this role drive by, apply today!

Our recruitment process includes a Drug and Alcohol Test and Ministry of Justice Check.

For more details contact Chris on 021 817 933  or email Napier@gobus.co.nz

Are you a people person & relish a challenge? Get on Board with Go Bus Transport and make a change in your life. Join a dynamic company in Hamilton and become a Full Time Go Bus Driver!

We are looking for experienced bus drivers to join our fantastic team in Hamilton. Being a Bus Driver is more than being professional and driving a bus. It's also about looking after passengers, all of which takes a special skill set. We work hard to provide the very best quality of service, so it's vital that we recruit the right people for this important job. We offer ongoing training, uniform, career progression, supportive work environment and competitive remuneration. 

What you need:

• Ability to work across any of the seven days in a week between the hours of 5.30am and 10.30pm
• Must have a Class 2 License (Class 4 if possible but not essential) 
• Must have a P endorsement 
• Excellent customer service skills
• Should be a team player and be able to work in a diverse team
• Positive attitude
• Cash handling experience

Does this sound like the role for you? Don't let this role drive by, apply below.

Our recruitment process includes a Drug and Alcohol Test, a Ministry of Justice Check, Pre-Employment drive in a bus and reference checks.

Are you a people person & relish a challenge? Get on Board with Go Bus Transport and make a change in your life.

Join a dynamic & expanding company in Auckland Central/East and become a Go Bus Driver!

Being a Bus Driver is more than being professional and driving a bus. It's also about looking after passengers, all of which takes a special skill set. We work hard to provide the very best quality of service, so it's vital that we recruit the right people for this important job.

We are looking for full time and casual drivers. We offer ongoing training, career progression, supporting work environment and competitive remuneration.

What you need:

• Class 2 Licence
• P endorsement (we can assist you in obtaining this)
• Excellent customer service skills
• Cash handling experience
• A positive Attitude
• A desire and passion to showcase Auckland.

Does this sounds like the role for you? Don't let this role drive by, apply today!

Our recruitment process includes a Drug and Alcohol Test and Ministry of Justice Check.

Get on Board with Go Bus Transport and make a change in your life.

We provide the very best service and have a strong history of success. We are looking for part-time staff for School Bus Drivers in the Gisborne area.

We offer Ongoing Training, Career progression, Competitive remuneration and a supporting work environment.

What you'll need:

• Class 1 is essential (must have for over 2 years).
• Positive attitude and teamwork.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Desirable but not essential:

• Class 2 & 4 License (although we can assist you in obtaining this).
• A current P endorsement (although we can assist you in obtaining this).

If you want to be part of our special team or want to know more, then we want to hear from you! Our recruitment process includes a Drug and Alcohol Test and Ministry of Justice Check.

Don't let this role drive by! Apply today! You can also contact Bill on 021 281 1403 or gisborne@gobus.co.nz