Nework Team Member | North - West - Central

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Love the pool, fitness spaces, and working with people?

Join Auckland Council’s Network Support Team; a unique hybrid role where no two shifts are the same. You’ll move across our leisure centres supporting lifeguarding, customer service, recreation programmes, and fitness operations.

This is perfect for experienced lifeguards or recreation professionals who want variety, flexibility, and the chance to make a real impact in their community.

What you’ll be doing:
You’ll rotate across four key areas:

1. Lifeguarding – Keeping our communities safe by actively supervising pool spaces and maintaining a safe environment.
2. Customer Support – Welcoming customers, processing memberships and bookings, and helping visitors have a great experience.
3. Fitness & Facility Support – Assisting gym operations, bookings, and keeping spaces clean and running smoothly.
4. Recreation Programmes – Supporting activities, setting up equipment, and helping deliver fun programmes for all ages.

The roles
We’re hiring for two permanent part-time positions:

• 24 hours per week
• 32 hours per week

You’ll work on a variable fortnightly roster between 5am – 10pm, including at least one weekend day, across sites such as West Wave and North Shore centres (Birkenhead, Albany and more).

He kōrero mōu: About you 

You’re someone who:

• Loves being active and working with people
• Brings strong customer service and communication skills
• Is reliable, mature, and safety-focused
• Can adapt to different sites and teams
• Holds a full driver’s licence and has access to a vehicle

Lifeguard qualified? Great.
Not yet? We’ll train you.

We provide fully paid lifeguard training and cover the cost of your Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate (PLPC).

You’ll just need to pass a pre-training swim assessment:

• 200m freestyle < 6 mins
• 50m breaststroke
• 25m sidestroke
• Object retrieval (5m pool)
• 5-minute tread water

Training dates:
West Wave Leisure Centre (Henderson)
7–17 April | Mon–Fri | 8am–4pm

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer 

• Free use of leisure facilities
• Auckland Council staff benefits (including Zoo passes & discounts)
• Career development across New Zealand’s largest council
• A fun, supportive, team environment
• Real pathways into recreation, fitness, and leadership roles

As one of New Zealand's largest employers, Auckland Council provides a range of development opportunities, allowing you to grow both laterally and vertically in your career. You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including the option of a Zoo pass and a range of partnership discounts. And as a Leisure Centre employee, you will enjoy free use of the facilities. 

Join our highly motivated and capable Network Support Team and take advantage of an exciting hybrid opportunity to develop your leadership skills. As a valued member of our team, you'll have the chance to work as a lifeguard or a customer service representative. 

Tono Mai: Apply Now! 

Click link to access the Position Description 
Pay Rate: $29.32/h   
Applications Close : Tuesday 24th February at 23:59

Our employer KiwiSaver contribution is in addition to the base salary offered. 

Auckland Council is committed to the protection and well-being of children.  This role is classified as a Children's Worker role under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. As such applicants will be required to undergo police vetting prior to commencing employment.