Vacancy - Driving Instructor
As a result of HLC expanding its driver licensing programme in 2021, we are looking for a new Driving Instructor to join our team. This is a full time position.
Hours of work will be 8.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.
Our Driving Instructors teach our students/clients how to drive and how to advance their driving skills and road safety knowledge.
Skill requirements:
• Hold an I (Instructor) endorsement on your Driver’s Licence
• Advanced driving skills
• Be able to operate manual and automatic vehicles to a high level
• A thorough knowledge of the road code
• Awareness of defensive driving techniques and transport regulations
• Good health and safety knowledge
• Have held a current full Driver’s Licence for at least two years
• Pass an approved driving instructor’s course
• Pass a fit and proper person test (police check)
• Pass a medical check if you have a medical condition that could affect your ability to drive, if you haven’t passed one within with last five years.
Personal requirements
Driving instructors need to be:
• Able to work as part of the HLC team
• Friendly and patient, with excellent communication skills
• Able to react quickly and remain calm in an emergency
• Punctual, mature and responsible
• Able to inspire confidence in learner drivers
Job Description
HLC Driving Instructors will be able to:
• Explain the basic mechanical workings of vehicles to clients
• Demonstrate and explain how to drive a vehicle
• Coach clients while they are driving
• Teach clients the road rules and about road safety
• Teach defensive driving courses
• Teach advanced defensive driving courses
Applications close: 2 July 2021
Apply by sending your CV and cover letter to:
careers@hlc.ac.nz
Attention: Patrick Rennell, CEO
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.