Opportunities for driving instructors are average due to the small size of the occupation.
Good demand for Class 5 truck driving instructors
Demand is good for driving instructors to train drivers of Class 5 trucks as there is a shortage of people holding this type of driver's licences.
Employers of heavy truck drivers may also use qualified driving instructors to conduct employee driving assessments and teach fuel-saving skills.
According to the Census, 705 driving instructors worked in New Zealand in 2018.
Some demand for in-house instructors
Driving instructors may be employed as in-house instructors for organisations or companies that have vehicle fleets. For example, New Zealand Army, Salvation Army, St John Ambulance and New Zealand Police employ driving instructors.
Self-employment common among driving instructors
Most driving instructors are self-employed. They may find their own clients, or be contracted to a driving school.
New driving instructors contracted to driving schools may have higher chances of securing clients as they get bookings directly from the school. However, they must give the school a percentage of the fee for each session.
Driving instructors need to build their brand and network to increase their client base.
