The Opportunity
We are recruiting for a Workshop Administrator to join Ritchies, at our Rotorua Depot on a permanent basis, 30 hours per week. This role reports into the Workshop Manager.
You will oversee and undertake the day-to-day operation of the workshop administration tasks– VMS being the primary system for workshop & maintenance operations. You will also be responsible for department purchasing, stock control (including stock takes), and booking in the fleet with external repairers/contractors as required.
About Us
Ritchies is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading passenger transport companies with a team of more than 3,000 people providing coach and charter services right across the country. We partner with regional councils and schools to supply public transport services as well as offering a range of bus and coach hire services to businesses and the general public. You would be joining us at an exciting time in Ritchies’ history as we gear up to decarbonise our fleet and move to a more sustainable public transport model.
About You
You are an administrator who takes pride in your work. You're used to juggling multiple priorities and have great time management skills.
You've got a genuine interest in public transport and/or mechanics and can pick up the lingo with ease.
You’re a great team player and can communicate with a variety of people and groups in a manner that is concise and easy to understand. You take health and safety seriously and are an advocate for it’s importance.
Your Skills
- Proven experience in administration
- Self-starter
- Ability to pick up systems quickly
- Strong communicator
- Flexible and resilient
- Interest in public transport
- Health and safety savvy
What you get
- Flexible hours (with consultation)
- Supportive team
- Training provided
- Work with an essential NZ business
Want to learn more? Just ask us.
We are an equal opportunities employer, that focuses heavily on Health and Safety. As such, our pre-employment checks include drug testing, Ministry of Justice checks and reference checking.
To be considered for this role, apply through the link with a current CV and cover letter.
Candidates for this position must be in New Zealand and have the right to work in New Zealand at the time of application.
We will be assessing suitable candidates as they apply- don’t hesitate to join Team Ritchies!
Skills Required
- Proven experience in administration
- Self-starter
- Ability to pick up systems quickly (VMS familiarity advantageous)
- Strong communicator
- Flexible and resilient
- Interest in public transport or mechanics
- Health and safety savvy / advocate
- Right to work in New Zealand (must be in NZ at time of application)
- Willingness to undergo pre-employment checks (drug testing, Ministry of Justice checks, references)
- Availability to work approximately 30 hours per week (flexible hours)
What We Do
Ritchies Transport is a leading New Zealand-based passenger transport company specializing in urban and charter bus services. Founded in 1935, it has grown into one of the country's largest privately owned operators, providing a nationwide network of safe and reliable public transport, school bus services, and coach tours to keep communities connected and moving.
