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Opportunity is everywhere

Make the most of your time on the road on the platform with the largest network of active riders.

An alternative to traditional driving jobs

Driving with the Uber app offers a flexible earning opportunity. It’s a great alternative to driver jobs or seasonal employment. Or maybe you’re already a rideshare driver and want to supplement your income by becoming a driver with the Uber app.

Drivers who use the Uber app come from all backgrounds and industries, setting their own schedule to make work fit into their lives, not the other way around.

Uber offers opportunities in all major cities in New Zealand, including Auckland, Dunedin, Queenstown and Wellington—plus other locations across the country.

Earn on your time

Whether you want to work morning or evenings, you can always make it work.

Set your own hours

Unlike traditional jobs, you decide when and how often you work. Work as much or as little as you want.

Get paid fast

Your earnings are deposited into your account every week. And with Flex Pay, you can cash out your earnings once a day.

Get support whenever you need it

If there’s anything that you need, you can reach us anytime 24/7. We offer in-app and phone support to all our driver-partners.

Here’s what you need to use the Driver app

  • Requirements

    • Meet the minimum age to drive in your city
    • Have at least one year of driving experience
    • Clear a background check
  • Documents

    • Valid driver's license
    • Proof of residency in your city, state, or province
    • Insurance if you plan to drive your own car
  • Sign-up process

    • Submit documents and photo
    • Provide information for a background check
    • Find out if your car is eligible, or get a car
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Driving and delivery requirements

To sign up, you need to have access to an eligible car, meet age requirements and provide all the necessary documents. Requirements vary by city according to local laws and regulations.

Driving and delivery requirements

To sign up, you need to have access to an eligible car, meet age requirements and provide all the necessary documents. Requirements vary by city according to local laws and regulations.

Safety on the road

Have peace of mind wherever you go.

Safety features

Tell your loved ones where you are. Keep your contact details confidential. Get help at the tap of a button.

Help if you need it

From emergency assistance to 24/7 support, the app is designed with your safety in mind.

An inclusive community

We're a community of millions of people who share community guidelines and depend on one another to do the right thing.

The new app: built for drivers, with drivers

The new Driver app helps you earn smarter and supports you – like a partner – at every turn.

Top questions from drivers

  • Uber is available in hundreds of cities worldwide. Tap below to see if yours is one of them.

  • To sign up to drive, you need to be at least 21 years old, have the right to work in New Zealand, and have held a full New Zealand driver’s licence for at least 12 months. For more information on the sign-up process, visit the Get Started page. Vehicle rental options are available in some cities if you do not have access to a vehicle. Get started ❯

  • Your safety matters to us. Uber has a Global Safety Team dedicated to doing our part to help prevent incidents. Learn more about the safety features in the app, as well as safeguards such as GPS tracking and phone anonymisation, by visiting the link below.

  • If you want to drive with Uber, third-party vehicle providers give you options to start driving and earning even if you don't have a car. Explore the Uber Marketplace to see what's available. Please note that vehicle options may vary by city.

  • Yes, if an accident or injury occurs on an UberX or Uber Assist trip anywhere in New Zealand, the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) provides coverage, regardless of fault. What's more, Uber also provides driver-partners with contingent liability coverage that works with your personal car insurance policy to help ensure that other road users are protected in the event of an accident.

Top cities in New Zealand to earn driving with the Uber app

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