Chauffeurs need excellent knowledge of their local area
Chauffeurs drive passengers to the places they wish to go, making sure that passengers and their luggage get there safely.
He whakamārama
Mahi ai ki te taraiwa i nga pahihi ki nga wahi e hiahia ana ratau ki te haere, me te ata whakatika kia tae pai atu ratau me a ratau tueke.
Entry Requirements
To become a chauffeur you need to have held a Class 1 licence for at least two years and have a passenger (P) endorsement, which includes police clearance.
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"The people who are best at being chauffeurs are those who will bend over backwards when things go wrong," says Colin, who has over 15 years' experience in the job.
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Pay
Salaries vary, but chauffeurs usually earn between $22,000 and $45,000 per year.
Job Outlook
Tourist numbers expected to continue growingChauffeurs are mostly employed by government officials, international business travellers and wealthy tourists, who require the security, personalised service, expert local knowledge, anonymity, luxury and style of a chauffeur-driven vehicle.
