Village Bus Driver - Start Now - Part-Time

Nau mai ki te roopu Parklane Auckland | Welcome to Parklane Auckland 

About the role

9.00am to 12.00pm -  Friday 

Located in the heart of Forrest Hill - just minutes from Milford, Campbells Bay, and Mairangi Bay - Parklane is a much-loved community surrounded by landscaped gardens. It is part of the innovative and progressive Arvida group of Aged Care and Retirement Communities. In choosing to work with Arvida, you will be passionate about looking for ways to improve residents’ lives, putting people first, and finding better ways to do things.  The village bus driver contributes to the quality of lives of our residents by providing an exceptional customer service in a role that has meaning and purpose 

Experience and knowledge preferred

• Demonstrated competence in a similar role
• Excellent driving record
• Highly motivated and able to take initiative
• Flexibility
• Compassionate and sensitive with the capability to manage varied situations.

Our ideal candidate be able to.

•  Provide a bus transportation service for Facility/Village residents.
• Honest, reliable with complete integrity
• Be a good communicator, patient, and calm -someone who is genuinely interested in people and can build meaningful relationships
• Demonstrate past examples of solid initiative and calm thinking that contributes to safe driving and great customer interaction
• Must have a clean and valid  Full NZ driver's license applicable for Bus Driving (P Class ) .
• Facility/Village residents are transported in a safe manner consistent within the standards of the New Zealand Road Code and according to Village timetable.
•  100% compliance with O.S. & H. requirements.      
•  Action is taken to maintain or repair equipment according to requirements specified in relevant equipment manuals in conjunction with the Facility Manager 
• Ensure that Facility/Village relationships are harmonious by respecting rights and privacy of Village residents. 
• Contribute to maintaining an environment that ensures positive and cooperative working relationships. 
• Assist with ensuring a safe and healthy environment for all Facility staff, residents & visitors. 
•  Comply with Arvida’s sustainability framework.

Benefits and perks

• A competitive market rate.
• An experienced and supportive culture
• An engaging and positive work environment
• The opportunity to work with a dedicated and enthusiastic village team

As part of our ongoing commitment to our residents' safety, police checks will be requested for the successful applicant.

As we are an Essential Service business, you should be prepared to work during any civil emergency, and during all COVID levels.

Applicants must hold New Zealand citizenship, New Zealand Permanent Residency, or a Valid New Zealand Work Permit.