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. You also need to pass a medical test, a driving theory test and a full licence driver's licence test.

Further information on driver licensing is available from Land Transport New Zealand, which also provide a list of Approved Courses for Occupational Drivers.

Chauffeurs may attend courses that teach them how to drive cars in special situations such as skid training and handling a car in a crisis. Internal training, in topics such as etiquette, may be offered by some companies. Chauffeurs may also receive first aid training.

Any experience working with people or driving vehicles is useful.