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Ritchies Transport

Nationwide bus, school, and tour operator

Operations Supervisor

Vehicle Operation & DeliveryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeQueenstown, New ZealandNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience in a supervisory, team leadership, or operational role.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Organisational and problem-solving abilities.
  • A proactive attitude and the ability to think on your feet.
  • Commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day leadership and support to driving and operations staff.
  • Ensure services operate safely, efficiently, and to schedule.
  • Monitor compliance with company policies and transport regulations.
  • Investigate and resolve operational issues as they arise.
  • Support driver performance, engagement, and development.
  • Maintain a strong health, safety, and wellbeing culture.
  • Deliver customer service and represent the company positively.
  • Assist with rostering, reporting, and other operational administration as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in transport, logistics, tourism, or a similar industry.
  • A Class 2 or Class 4 New Zealand licence and P Endorsement.

About the Company

Ritchies Transport

Nationwide bus, school, and tour operator

Ritchies Transport is a large New Zealand transport operator that runs public transit services, nationwide school bus operations, and tourism charters. It grew from a single Temuka bus in 1935 by acquiring many local bus lines, building a nationwide fleet of over 1,600 vehicles and sustaining a family-owned business for decades. Today, it operates primarily through contracts with cities for public transport, school run networks, and charter work, leveraging its extensive, multi-service fleet. The company differentiates itself by its long history, scale achieved through a series of regional acquisitions, and, since 2021, ownership by KKR with the Ritchie family retaining a stake to preserve continuity and focus on long-term infrastructure and greener transport solutions. The goal is to support New Zealand’s public transport network while accelerating the transition to greener transportation options.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Christchurch, New Zealand
Founded
1935

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