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
Requirements
- If driving: meet the minimum age to drive in your city
- If driving: have at least one year of driving experience
- If biking: be at least 18 years old
Documents
- If driving: valid driver’s license, registration, and insurance
- If biking: government-issued ID
- In many markets, registration and proof of residency are required
Sign-up process
- Submit documents and photo
- Provide information for a background check
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
- Can I drive with Uber in my city?
Uber is available in hundreds of cities worldwide. Tap below to see if yours is one of them.
- What are the requirements to drive with Uber?
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 ❯
- Is Uber safe?
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.
- Do I need my own car?
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.
- Are trips insured?
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
Auckland
Bay of Plenty
Canterbury
Manawatu-Wanganui
Otago
Waikato
Wellington
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